Whether you’re looking to become an Instagram influencer, bring attention to your own blog or fashion journal, or just to get more likes on your photos, that moment when you aren’t getting as many followers and likes as you want can be frustrating.

Everyone has their own social media “plateau,” when you’ve run out of new people to follow and you’re not getting many new likes or comments on your photos.

It’s so frustrating, and it takes some work to push past these plateaus and grow your account.

Sometimes you might plateau because the people you follow aren’t on Instagram as much, or because of the new algorithm that pushes the posts with more engagement to the top. (This means it can be harder for people to see your posts without having to scroll way down.)

If you’re trying to break out of your Instagram rut or get more traffic to your page, here are a few tips to help you grow your Instagram account!

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Refine Your “Look”

The first thing people are going to notice when they get to your page is, well, your page! The most important aspects of any Insta page are your profile pic, bio, and feed.

A profile pic is fairly easy – all you really need is a photo of yourself that you feel confident in! Most of the time, it’s better if you’re alone in the photo so people can see what you actually look like if you have a private account.

One profile photo I love is of model @biancafinch

It’s a simple, black and white photo where you can actually see her face. That way, people know exactly who she is when she pops up on your “Suggested Follows” list.

A good and eye-catching bio can be a bit trickier to master.