My Instagram Story

I almost didn’t feel like writing this post. I struggled to get the words out on how I feel about Instagram at the moment. The platform is still almost as confusing as ever! I am not 100% sure of what is working and what is not working. It is still just a trial and error process.

 

 

However, I am determined to make it work, so I will keep at it. I may not continue with the monthly update post, but I will post updates when I feel I have something to shout or moan about.

I have been very busy on Instagram; I post regularly now, and I am loving it. I like the challenge of finding an Instagram worthy photo to share. It keeps my creative juices flowing!

I am still in the pursuit of 10,000 followers before the end of the year. I have over that in my other social media platforms, so I am hoping to smash this target easily. I am currently at 3,820, which is not too bad. My followers keep going up and down, which is frustrating, but I hear that is the norm with Instagram.

 

 

The following and unfollowing thing does get to me a lot. I don’t get why anyone would think to run their social media accounts like that, but I know many do and it works for them, but I find it so wrong. I follow accounts I am interested in, regardless of whether they follow me back or not, and I would never dream to follow an account, only to unfollow when they follow back! That should be a social media crime!

 

 

In other news, the beautiful and talented Christina Milian liked my tweet the other day, and as a proper fan girl, I shared it on Instagram.

 

 

 

How are you finding Instagram these days? Has it been good to you? Please share your thoughts.

 

 

Instagram Update March 2017

Today is the 7th day of March 2017, and I have another Instagram update post for your reading pleasure. Last month, I wrote about my love and hate relationship with Instagram, and how I struggled to understand the platform. Well, I am still struggling to fully understand it. It is not the easiest social media platform to understand, the algorithms seem to keep changing and it feels like a game of chess most of the time, but I am getting there.

 

 

Just to elaborate on how confusing this platform is, I posted this picture below on my Instagram Page some minutes ago, and I got over 80 likes within the first 5 minutes. I know it is  pretty picture, but I think I have posted prettier pictures and got a lot less likes so I really not sure what I did differently. Have you had this experience?

 

 

As at time of posting, I have 3704 followers which is a good improvement. I have about 100 new followers since my last Instagram update post so I am heading in the right direction. My target is to hit 10,000 followers by the end of the year, so wish me luck, and follow my page if you haven’t done so already.

My engagement has also increased since my last update post, and I like that a lot.

 

 

So what am I doing differently?

  • I upload more regularly. I aim for 2/3 Instagram posts a day.
  • I use relevant tags, I aim for 20/30 tags on each post.
  • I post pictures I really like.
  • I play around with the filters to get the right mood right for each shot.
  • I like and comment on posts I like/have something to say about.
  • I follow pages that truly interest me.

 

 

I hope to carry as I am, and hopefully smash my targets very soon.

How are you finding Instagram? Do you have any tricks or tips to share?

Giveaway – Dorothy Perkins Black Chain Front Cross Body Bag

Happy new month peeps! Welcome to the lovely month of March. I can’t believe how quickly this year seems to be going. We are almost at the end of the first quarter of the year, and it still feels like the year only just started. I guess that is how it feels when you are having a good start to the year. 2017 has been good to me, and I can’t wait to see what sweet things this month brings.

To start of the month, I have a giveaway. It is this stunning Dorothy Perkins Black Chain Front Cross Body Bag.

 

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I really like this bag. I think it is chic and pretty with the chunky chain detailing, and it would be a great accessory addition to any wardrobe. I also like the fact that it is a cross body bag.

 

To take part in this giveaway, here are the steps you need to follow –

  1. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram.
  2. Retweet this post.
  3. Leave a comment stating how you would style this Dorothy Perkins Black Chain Front Cross Body Bag. The more descriptive, the better. Also please include your Twitter name so I can find you.

This giveaway is open to UK residents only. You must be 18 years and over to take part in this competition.

This giveaway will run for 1 week; it ends on 8th March 2017, 10pm.

Good luck everyone. Have a lovely day.

 

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