Notes From The Video - Start with a personal account until you have built up at least 1,000 followers. You can then switch over to the business account if you wish.

Notes From The Video - Have a mixture of image and video posts. Video posts will get more interaction. Best time to post is 12pm to 6pm EST.

Useful Sites:

Canva.com - Use it to create your image posts.

Pixabay.com - Download royalty free images to use in your posts.

Video Downloader Professional - Chrome extension to download videos you can use from other accounts (always give credit)

Notes From The Video - Always add up to 30 hashtags in each post you make.

Useful Site:

All-Hashtag.com - Use it to create 30 hashtags based on your keyword.

Notes From The Video - You can use the app on a smart phone or tablet to post to Instagram. Or alternatively use a desktop application from a PC or a MAC.

Useful Sites:

HopperHQ - Paid Instagram posting tool with more features (free trial available)

Notes From The Video - Try and interact as much as you can. Reply to questions and comments, like comments and post on other related accounts. Encourage people to comment on your posts by asking questions.

Notes From The Video - Networking will help to get your 1,000 followers fast. Reach out to other users and ask for tips, collaborations and generally just let people know your account exists.

Useful Site:

Shoutcart.com - Use it for paid shoutouts on other Instagram accounts.

Notes From The Video - To get your first 1,000 followers fast, you need to post good content using searched for hashtags, be consistent and post daily and then collaborate with other accounts. That's the fastest and safest way to grow your subscriber base.

And of course, make good use of your Bio link. This is the only place in your account where you can link to an external website when you are just starting off. Link to your business, personal website or it can be an affiliate link. Encourage people to click on that link whenever you can in your posts.

Tony Newton