How do I grow followers when I'm just starting out with very few followers?

Use a targeted follow strategy: Search for hashtags directly related to your subject matter (for example, if you paint octopuses, search #octopus). Look at the top 20-30 posts with the most engagement. Hover over the names of people engaging with those posts and follow 10 people per day. When someone follows you, they naturally check your account. If they see content related to what they’re already interested in, they’re likely to follow back. Combine this with posting three reels per week. Many artists reach 1,000 followers within six to eight months using this method consistently.

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Asked by an artist with 61 followers · Answered by Juan · Office Hours · 2026-07-14