How to become an influencer?

You could answer that there is no such thing as a miracle formula, it's a bit like asking us, how do I get popular in my school? It cannot be decreed and it depends of course on your personality, your charisma. But hey, let's get started and give you some ideas because there are still actions to put in place if you want to one day make a living from “social media” accounts. "

1 - Choose a niche     

First of all, you must select a niche that you are very passionate about. It should suit your personality. You must have very good knowledge on the subject in question and the curiosity to deepen it.

On social media marketing services, you can't pretend and it will show if it's not your passion. Be very careful and don't follow a trendy niche, instead build what interests you.

2 - Study the value of #Hashtags         

Before becoming an influencer, it is essential to understand the value of #hashtags. Social networks give a lot of importance to hashtags because they allow you to search for your posts. Keep your audience in mind and select trending hashtags in your niche when posting content.

The golden rule is not to exceed certain limits. Don't go overboard, just use 3-5 hashtags on average and coordinate phrases, popular words in your niche and create something "relayable." "

Warning: if you put too many #hashtags, social networks will be wary and assume that you are trying to fool your audience by trying to artificially create a buzz and your post will be penalized (fewer people will see it).    

3 - Your bio is unique     

Your bio in your profile must create a lasting impact on your followers. It should be eye-catching and appealing, say what your account stands for. Remember, it's like an invitation to a party, so think about it carefully and then create a remarkable bio.

4 - keep your style

Once you've decided on a niche, try to keep a graphics unit. This includes the style of the photos, their sizes, specific filters, any borders, etc.

5 - Post regularly

Becoming an influencer takes hard work, you need to post regularly, but also be careful not to “get drunk” your audience. You have to find the right rhythm. In reality, there is no real magic number for how often you should post. Some accounts are extremely popular with one or two posts per week while others produce photos every half hour. But that's not 10 messages a day and nothing for a week.

6 - interact with subscribers

The very purpose of social networks is to be “social”. Which means you need to do more than just post content. You have to engage with fans and your followers, which is true no matter what social platform you use.

 

Engaging with your community includes such things as responding when a subscriber comments, using polls to take action, promoting giveaways, curating or following other people, and commenting on their photos.

People like to be called or hired by other internet users on social networks. It gives them the feeling of being "important", which they are;). Finally, making connections on a personal level dramatically increases your effectiveness as an influencer.

7 - Mention by tagging brands

If you want to immediately grab a brand's attention, tag them on photos first. It is also not a bad idea to send direct messages to brands or other influencers closely related to your niche. When you start to build a network, you meet a myriad of people who may be able to help you grow and progress.

It is also best to do this if you have steady growth in your subscribers. Brands are less likely to pay you for a sponsored post if you only have 50 subscribers.

8 - Share Stories      

Simple photographs and captions can do little to attract and retain audiences. To get the most out of your role as an Instagram influencer, you need to add Stories.

Stories are effective because they allow you to tell a story using pictures or by recording short video clips. And since they appear at the top of a user app, it doesn't clutter its flow. So if you produce a 50 image story on Instagram, it all comes together in one actionable piece.

One of the reasons “Stories” are so effective is that they give you a chance to be “real” with followers. By adding the human and narrative element, you seem more accessible to your fans.

9 - The final recommendation       

The ultimate recommendation is in 3 words. Do you want to become an influencer? OK then: NEVER GIVE UP!