how to grow a food blog on IG?

i have wanted to have my own food blog for a while and i started it a few days ago, im trying to do everything i can but i barely have any reach beyond people that already know me (friends, colegues). any tips?
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Chechu
Chechu•2y ago
I assume you have already done it if you've tried everything, but reels are a strong tool rather than posts (which can be strong too but I believe not as much) Posting something in a specific hour can help too (note that I am not an expert, but this is what I have discussed with other people and experienced..) For example, there's content more likely to be interacted with at 13h and not at 17h. It also depends on traffic I suppose, don't think posting it at 2am will do any good.
sal
sal•2y ago
thank you, though my reels aren't really reaching people... i use relevant topics, hashtags, popular audios ect.. ive tried the timing thing but idk if its doing anything
Chechu
Chechu•2y ago
Do you use a lot of hashtags? I've heard, but I am not any sure, using too much isn't great, and using 5 at most is ideal, if that makes any sense
sal
sal•2y ago
oh, really? why? ive seen posts of others creators do great with like 20 #
Chechu
Chechu•2y ago
Dont know how true are this sources But both have the same point I have seen a lot of posts with a lot of hashtags, too. I've also seen that a lot of these have the hashtags in the comments, I don't know the point of that, sorry, but it might have something to do. But this is what I've heard and read I don't know if someone here can confirm this 🤞
DukDolan
DukDolan•2y ago
Personally I use 3-5 relevant tags per post to avoid breaking any of instagrams guidelines try some flashy editing on some food reels and it will probably do good I think thats the current meta
Dr. Curvy
Dr. Curvy•2y ago
Just try and make the posting presentable if its a food blog. I think blogs like this have a certain type of aesthetic if u have any reference or inspiration then great
sal
sal•2y ago
thank you guys! im trying all this stuff currently, rn not much is happening but imma try to stay consistent and hope 4 the best
probablyraging
probablyraging•2y ago
That is the most important part, consistency. You can use all the tips and tricks in the world, results may vary, but being consistent is probably always going to be the best method to growing, however slow that may be lol