As an Instagram user, you are probably aware of the explore page, sometimes called the search and explore tab. Having a video or photo featured on the explore page can have a viral effect with the potential to attract hundreds of followers in a very short period of time.
Posting interesting content is important, appearing on the explore tab. However, here are some tips you can use to get featured on Instagram explore page.
Make Sure Your Profile is Public
If your post is set to public, nothing you post will show up on the explore page. Your posts are protected from being seen by anyone who is not already following you. Go to your account settings and set your profile public.
Make Sure Your Account is Old Enough
Although it does not seem to be a huge factor in determining photo popularity, chances are if your account is just a few weeks old, it won’t be eligible for an explore page appearance, even if it has many followers and likes.
Continuously Work on Building Your Following of Active Users
Even though having a large number of followers on Instagram is important, engagement is key to this social media platform. You want followers that interact with your posts. Many users have tens of thousands of followers, but due to low engagement, their profile does not seem as valuable. So focus on building your following active users continuously.
Encourage Followers to Interact With You
To increase followers engagement on Instagram, ask your followers to like your photo or ask them a question in the caption, and advise them to answer in the comments section. Another good technique is to ask your followers to “tag-a-friend” in the comments to let them know about something you shared. Getting more likes and comments by a wider network of Instagram users may improve your chances of being displayed on the explore page.
Posting Time and Day of the is Important
Timing of the post matters. You are not going to receive engagements equally ever hour of the day. Try to maximize the chances of being seen and post at times of the day when you think people might be on their phones. You can post after school or work time, and early in the evenings.
