5 Insta-Famous Girls Share Their Top Tricks On How to Stand Out Online

NILU YULEENA THAPA

@bighairloudmouth

“My Instagram page is, first and foremost, for myself; it’s a documentation of everything I love doing. Before someone starts their own page, they need to remember what they want to project— there’s a lot of content on the Internet RN and one needs to bring in something new and non-repetitive with each post. It’s okay to be inspired, but definitely not cool to copy—originality is key. With the new Instagram algorithm, it’s getting harder to get your pictures noticed, but my trick is to stick to one kind of theme (currently, I’m focusing on Travel)—it gets people to visit your profile and see what’s up with you. And with any kind of picture, frames are essential. I always follow the rule of thirds, it automatically makes a picture more aesthetically pleasing.”

 

SEJAL KUMAR

@sejalkumar1195

“I started my ‘blogging’ journey through YouTube. I always found it so intriguing, that I decided to hop on to the bandwagon. In my opinion, the most important skill you need to create good content, especially on YouTube, is to be able to take something really ‘normal’ and transform it into something captivating and engaging. That’s how bloggers take their ‘daily night routine’ and make it into something people would watch. But before you start, do your research. See what genre you want to follow, stick to it, and learn about the technicalities of it. When it comes to Instagram, I find that the posts where I’m genuine and authentic get the most traction. The key is to be yourself. I would also suggest using an app called ‘Preview’ to get a ‘pretty’ feed. With it, you can plan your posts ahead of time, see how they’ll look on your feed and ensure that you follow a similar colour theme. Last tip: find your angle, hold the camera at eye level (sometimes a little higher helps, too), and flash a big smile.”

URMI DAGA AND HEMAL VED

@whatwearhow

“We found a passion for fashion and jumped right it, and that’s the advice we give everyone. Don’t overthink, just do it. We started with using a host of fashion hashtags to attract as many people as possible, and that’s a good place to start building your fan following. When it comes to actually taking pictures, our one-and-only tip is to focus on the lighting. Golden hours work best (early mornings, or between 4 to 6pm). A little editing after that, and you’re good to go. We swear by Snapseed, TypoRama, Lightroom CC, Photoshop Fix and VSCO. They’re all pretty easy to use, but try them out and see what works best for you.”

RIYA JAIN

@caughtinacuff

“This may sound like a start to orientation week, but trust me—to be a blogger you need to have the three C’s—confidence, creativity and consistence. Have a clear set of goals, keep your content original and always be constant with your posts. People get bored easily, and having something cool pop up on their feed even once a day helps a tonne. A little secret: post when you think people are most likely on their phones. For me, anytime after 8pm works best. Use topical content hasthags (they’re the most searched!), see what’s trending around you, and remember to use them in your posts. That said, don’t think too much about your pictures, work in some crazy angles and goofy poses to keep it fun.”

 

KAYAAN SHIRAZ CONTRACTOR

@kayaancontractor

“I look at Instagram like a photo album—it’s mine, and all my posts are real...that’s what gets me the most followers, I feel. I know people get into this hole of ‘buying followers’, and I would strongly urge them not to. You need to create a niche and stay true to it. If you’re really concerned about Likes and followers, look at your insights. See where your biggest fan following comes from and post your content according to that. While starting a professional Insta page, I also think you should create your own hashtag and slowly build that up. There’s nothing special about going with a generic #FollowMe; you’ll never stand out from the crowd. Also, concentrate on the first nine pictures at a time, and tell a story with them; then change it up with the next nine frames.”