How do I grow my Instagram followers when I'm under 1,000 followers?

Use the before-1,000-followers strategy: search for relevant hashtags related to your subject matter or art type, then follow people who actively engage with those hashtags. This gets you in front of the right audience and many will follow you back. It’s a proven strategy that’s been working for several years and is effective for growing your initial follower base.

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Asked by an artist with under 500 followers · Answered by Juan · Office Hours · 2026-07-02