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The video, hosted by Millie, offers a comprehensive strategy for growing an Instagram account from 0 to 10,000 followers in 30 days. The first week is dedicated to preparation, defining personal branding, and optimizing the profile to attract followers effectively. Millie emphasizes the importance of creating a strong bio, conducting thorough content research, and using competitor content for inspiration while maintaining a unique voice. Throughout the plan, tools like Trello, Notion, and Metrial are recommended for organizing content and managing a posting schedule.
Millie stresses the importance of setting up a visually cohesive feed and acknowledges that initial posts serve to establish presence rather than drive high engagement. The strategy includes posting reels daily, leveraging Instagram's algorithm, and using relevant hashtags to increase visibility. Engagement with influencers and followers is crucial, as is staying consistent with content creation through batching—recording, editing, and preparing videos in one session.
From days 8 to 21, the focus shifts to more intensive interaction, targeting relevant audiences, and collaborating with other creators to expand reach. The overarching goal is to deliver valuable content, foster engagement, and adapt strategies based on analytics to understand what resonates with the audience. Millie concludes by promoting additional training sessions for those interested in becoming full-time influencers and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content.
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In this part of the video, the creator, Millie, shares a detailed plan for growing an Instagram account from 0 to 10,000 followers in 30 days. She emphasizes the importance of preparation in the first week, explaining that she wouldn’t start posting immediately but rather set up the account to attract followers effectively. Key actions for day one involve clearly defining your personal brand and long-term goals for the account, deciding on the niche and the type of content you want to be known for. On day two, Millie advises switching to a Creator account and optimizing the profile with a strong profile photo, a relevant username, and a name plate that reflects your niche and positioning. The idea is to ensure all profile elements are consistent and appealing to potential followers.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker explains the importance of crafting a bio that focuses on why someone should follow you, emphasizing that it should highlight how you can help your target audience rather than personal details. The speaker aims to attract aspiring influencers by mentioning their expertise in helping them grow on social media and secure paid brand collaborations. They then transition to day three’s activity, which involves in-depth content research within their niche. Emphasizing the need to stay topically consistent to make content binge-worthy, the speaker advises starting fresh to identify current trends, questions, and topics in their niche. They suggest using various platforms like Pinterest, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Reels, as well as free headline generator websites. Additionally, analyzing competitor content to see what performs well and garners interest is recommended to better capture the target audience’s attention.
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In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of using competitor content for inspiration rather than copying it. They discuss the value of maintaining a unique voice to attract the right audience and prevent stagnation in growth. The speaker also encourages viewers to subscribe to their channel for more content. They recommend organizing new content ideas using tools like Trello or Notion and detail how to set up a content calendar.
Next, they introduce Metrial, a sponsor and an all-in-one social media scheduling tool, highlighting its advanced analytics, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with multiple platforms. The speaker suggests planning initial posts strategically to create a cohesive and inviting profile. Lastly, they mention using a single photo grid to enhance the visual appeal of an Instagram feed.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses strategies for Instagram growth, including using countdown graphics and vision boards to create cohesive branding. The emphasis is on setting up a visually appealing feed for new visitors. They recognize that these posts may not generate high engagement but are crucial for establishing an initial presence. If this step feels overwhelming, the speaker suggests focusing on creating content and posting reels, emphasizing the importance of taking action over perfection.
The speaker advises posting at least one reel per day, citing the algorithm’s favoring of reel content for reaching new audiences. They outline a plan for the first nine Instagram posts, recommending creating and planning them in advance. Day five involves finalizing and creating these initial posts, using tools like Canva and image splitters. The first nine posts can follow a strategic introduction to oneself and one’s brand or be simple to get started quickly.
By day six, the focus shifts to batch filming as many videos as possible, ensuring a steady flow of content for the future. The segment highlights the need for a proactive content strategy, especially for those aiming to grow as influencers and potentially turn Instagram into a full-time job. The speaker also mentions offering a free 60-minute training session on becoming a full-time influencer.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses a strategy for creating and posting content on Instagram. They emphasize the importance of batching content, where videos for the week are created in one session to streamline the process. Key steps include recording videos on one day, editing them the next, adding text, and preparing them for posting. On day eight, the focus shifts to triggering the Instagram algorithm by posting one reel per day consistently and using relevant hashtags to categorize content accurately. Additionally, the speaker stresses engaging with other influencers in the same niche and their followers to build an audience. The overall goal is to maintain a routine that enhances visibility on Instagram.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses strategies to engage with the Instagram algorithm from days 8 through 21. They emphasize targeting audiences similar to other successful accounts in the same niche, which can help trigger the algorithm to show the content to more relevant people. The importance of dedicating significant time to Instagram engagement without burning out is highlighted, suggesting more frequent posting leads to faster growth.
Between days 8 to 14, the focus is on content creation and preparation, including batching Reels and following trends. Starting from day 15 into week three, the strategy shifts to include daily posting of Reels and engaging with followers through stories and collaborations. Collaborations with similar accounts help reach larger audiences as posts and live sessions show up on both collaborators’ feeds. The speaker advises to ensure all content provides value to the target audience, including Q&A sessions to foster engagement.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses effective collaboration strategies for creating and sharing content, emphasizing the importance of delivering value specific to one’s audience. They share personal experiences with Real collaborations and mention the value of understanding what is important to your audience. The speaker encourages studying analytics to learn why certain videos perform well and advises against engagement groups, as they can hinder authentic growth. Additionally, they highlight the importance of adapting content strategies that work well within your niche and not pressuring oneself to innovate immediately. Finally, the speaker mentions additional training available for those interested.
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In this part of the video, the speaker promotes their training on becoming a full-time influencer and growing an Instagram account, encouraging viewers to check the description for more information. They also urge viewers to subscribe and turn on notifications to avoid missing future videos. The video concludes with expressions of gratitude and a farewell message to the audience.