how I'm growing on instagram in 2024 after losing followers for years.

[@KatnippStudios]

I hope you guys find this helpful! 🌷 I'd love to know your thoughts on instagram, do you guys love it or have you fallen out of love too? It's been really lovely to let go of numbers, and fall back in love with Posting again! Anywayyy I mentioned my Moft Tripod stand for my phone if you guys want to check it out i'll leave a affiliate link right here for you: amzn.to/4cHJq0a YOU DA BEST Love, Catherine xxxx

[@project.barbarella]

Definitely fallen out of love with it. I deffo fell in the trap when i posted a few videos that went viral, but that's given me "ghost followers" they never engage with anything i post. Or well , maybe I'm not that interesting (also an option😅)

[@KatnippStudios]

@@project.barbarellaohhh gosh I totally get that! Viral is the worst because it doesn’t feel like it builds strong roots! A blessing and a curse some times! You got this! ❤❤❤❤

[@heyyitsmona19]

how are you still genuine from day 1? you’ve grown so much but still managed to stay the same! Thank you for being our ‘big sister’ with all these online thingssss

[@itsdaksha]

I so agree about the big sister thing! She is a gem in art community 🥹🩷

[@KatnippStudios]

Oh wow 🥲🥲🥲🎀🌷 thank you so so so much! This comment is so kind and has completely made my day 😂❤❤❤❤ YOU DA BEST!

[@flyaiselatus]

Hey fellow Bornean🤩I'm hyped! Which part of Borneo are you from? I agree about the sister thing too but for me, she is like a younger sister 🥰

[@LL-ex1gp]

I’ve been much more reengaged since you’ve been posting more and showing more behind the scenes. It gives the feeling we are in it with you. And can root for you as we go along. ❤

[@KatnippStudios]

Oh wow 🥹🥹🎀🌷 that actually makes me so so happy! Heheh ❤ I feel like I’m connected more again! I’m so happy you feel the same hehe YOU DA BEST! ❤

[@K000H]

Very inspiring! I feel the last 5 years have been a sort of great depression era for artists. Time to let go and start with a fresh mind.

[@KatnippStudios]

🥲🥲🌷 let’s do it! A fresh new start!

[@paperpliers]

I really appreciate how instead of sharing your lessons like a guru (like “you should do this, do that”), you instead shared your own realizations and plans - which makes them authentic because it’s coming from an honest place and personal experience! I love that ❤ Thank you for sharing! I’ve always wondered if it’s even worth it to share our business lessons because it would attract the wrong kind of people, and might not even turn into sales (because that’s the whole point of running a business anyway). I don’t know if you have talked about this, but if it’s okay to hear your take on this, I’d appreciate it!

[@arisuolait]

You're so right about people not looking at our posts nearly as long as we do 😭🤣 that was a great reality check, it reduces the stress and pressure I put on myself so much! Thank you for this video

[@KatnippStudios]

😆🤣 right?! Why do we do this eheheh ❤ just post it! It doesn’t need to be perfect ❤

[@TheMstupers]

It also happend when Instagram changed the way they show your timeline. There is moments you get more suggestions for New content creator than Posts of the one you allready follow.

[@fabrylucy]

Thank you for sharing your tips 🥰 I’ve been on Instagram since 2020 with my pet portraits but growing is still a struggle; I see my peers growing hugely in small amount of time and I don’t think it is about my art.. certainly I’m doing something wrong, or let’s say I could do much better. Love these chatty videos 💕

[@GloriousMiniatures]

I used to love Instagram when it was photos only and to an extent the stories - but unfortunately between the pushing of reels and timeline change, my interest completely nosedived. Combining that with putting my business on hold for two years, also didn't help. I do want to finally get back to it, so looking into the achievements and not caring quite as much as putting out polished images all of the time will be a great help. Thank you for your insights!!

[@KatJonesCrochet]

This is so timely 🥰 I closed my small business back in '20 and I'm trying to make a comeback

[@AnikaByun]

You are so right! I have had the same exact experience as you which I want to believe is very common for a lot of creators 😭 This has motivated me to be more consist with instagram again! Cheers to all of us!

[@Bunnymoonstone]

i have really fallen out of love with instagram over the past few years, it seems to be about people watching stories than engaging on posts. however i always post for joy and try not to think too much about perfection! your growth journey is very inspiring and you should be so proud of what you have created. amazing!!

[@mlyon1476]

I HATE that I don't see photographs on Instagram anymore. Everything is reels. And the feed is loaded with people I don't even follow. They need to implement a subscriber section so you can exclusively see the accounts you follow. Also, if they were to provide a mixture of photos and reels to the feed, or a division with a photo and reel tab it would improve the usability of the app. And I say that as an artist that posts both photos and reels so I don't hate the reels, I just hate that that's all we see now.

[@oyuink]

Instagram already has a feature where you can exlusively see just your followers posts. If you go to your home and click the “Instagram” at the top it’ll show a drop down “following, favourites” it is annoying that when you reopen the app it goes back to the normal feed rather than keep to the following page! 🩵

[@saintnikz]

They actually do have a "Following" option for your feed. On the main feed, in the top left where it says "Instagram," tap on that and it should bring up two options: Following and Favorites. If you tap on Following, it will give you a chronological feed of only people you follow. I know at first not everyone had this option but I think a lot more do now so you may want to give it a try!

[@mlyon1476]

@@saintnikz Well thank you for that! I've selected every aspect of the app at some point but not the name! I appreciate the main feed for discovering new accounts but missing out on the ones I'm actually following is no bueno.

[@Nilesedge]

Same!!! There are so many video apps, why does instagram need reels, I hate it.

[@alishahagenart]

Uhg, same! There are so many times I want to see some photos of an artist's artwork and I cannot find anything recent at all. It's all process or reels for entertainment, or recent "trend" audio videos. I just wanted to see a photo of your art! Sigh...

[@mirandahasplans3699]

You are such a genuine and kind creator. Seriously. You've inspired me so much over the years. I am a viewer and customer of yours forever.

[@Pwuffy]

This was so insightful! I needed this to light a fire under my butt and put effort into my Instagram again 😅

[@KatnippStudios]

🥹🎀🌷 you got this!

[@SR-fz7xq]

When Instagram changed it algorithm is when we all started to suffer. I went from having so many views and likes to having nothing at all in the span of a month a couple years ago, and it's been like that ever since. I feel like no one sees my art anymore.

[@emmakeegs6766]

thank you for this! I've been way more inactive on my socials for this very reason and trying to find the motivation to start up again! This is what I needed!

[@Hannah-ld5to]

Never felt so early! Great video I'm sure, watching now

[@KatnippStudios]

eheheh I hope you find it helpful 🌷🎀

[@patriciavanlierop6540]

Your such an inspiration!! Luv your being real!! Your talents are awesome. Luv your Team too. Luv to know what lipstick and makeup, super cute. thanks so much Keep being you!!

[@msellenandrea]

I also had to let go of my perfectionist tendencies and just stop caring about likes (easier said than done!) and its a lot more fun now!

[@WaddleArt]

I've been trying my hardest to get more into my socials, but it's always so difficult to find that 'groove' or to feel that what I'm doing is making my audience and/or those who enjoy what I do happy and feeling good. I really need to get way better about it, and that can actually go for many things, not just socials. I have been finding rather similar thoughts of 'oh, but it has to be perfect!' as a big issue as to why posting tends to be very silent, but I also just sometimes want to see stills and photos and not moving wee videos constantly. I like knowing that I can see a video of what's being made (I have the 30 second Procreate videos that I utilize, which is lovely) but there are times where just getting a still and seeing up-close details of what was worked on gives me a great hit to the happy zone of my brain. I miss those. Thank you for sharing your journey with your socials and art posting. It really does help, and I know that there are others out there who feel similarly for sure! Heck, I'm one of them.

[@FoxBodyFitness]

I’ve been wanting to step away from Instagram because I’m bombarded with ads. I follow Vanessa Lau and when she left the internet- her KZbin continued to grow and make money while her Instagram totally died. My thought is that we should be careful/selective where we put our energy- especially as our business grows.

[@ChantelleArts]

this has come at the perfect time as I'm so done with Instagram 😂😭

[@jennymarshall8340]

Such a great video, thanks for sharing your ideas 💡

[@KristinLynn0325]

Currently in the middle of my 'flop' era, but this video has given me hope! I feel like we just got a free SkillShare class from you! haha

[@wondroushaze]

Thanks this was very inspiring 😊

[@MillieScarlet]

Great video - I have fallen out of love with IG but need to get back into it so it's lovely to hear about what you did. Can I ask where you got the phone stand as it is just what I need? x

[@project.barbarella]

Hey , have you read Ali Abdaals book? One of the chapters covers "play" as a feel-good productivity tool. This is what you've just described about the Instagram challenges gamifying posting As always, loved your input ! Congrats on 140k that's amazing !!

[@rachelmirren]

I'm not a content creator (any more) but as a consumer I have a small amount of insight. In the most polite way possible, Instagram (well, any and all content) like most things, goes through trends. Currently, hyper realistic and less 'cutesy' is what seems to be capturing people's attention. Like most trends, there is still interest for things that aren't 'in fashion' so you should always stick to your own authentic style of sketches and not just follow the trends. Also, the trend cycle is exactly that, a cycle, things usually always come back around and then when they do you'll be ahead of the curve haha.

[@pau_and_party]

Hello lovely, for me the same feeling, my case more modest way of course, but I dont feel confortable in IG and I am more focus in KZbin, I feel like this is my place to share and connect with others that likes what I love to do crafting for parties. By the way I love to see your videos and your work.💌🎀💖

[@malurus_]

it wouldnt surprise me if the followers you lost were just people deactivating and deleting their instagram accounts. instagram went downhill over the years sadly. i've always been behind the curve with social media, i only just started my art instagram recently because i was always a tumblr girl years ago.

[@Sayler_ArtStudio]

I’ve been avoiding posting simple sketches cause it’s not like a full piece, but in reality like people only do look at it for a second 🤣😅 I’ve been worried about my account not looking pretty, but it’s nice to see I am not the only one who worries about these silly little things!

[@Gunheadchicka]

What about their new AI scrapping tool that will comb your account and use your art to train their AI?

[@amywoolsey6591]

Good content... ...but really, you just have to hang around to the end for the sweetest "good bye" ever . :)

[@illustratingchristy]

I don't know why instagram sucks so hard lately.

[@Kirstycolourandsketch]

❤❤

[@fuzzydragons]

I post what ever i want on instagram, dont really use it for business purposes tho, too much work for me lol

[@marklola12]

I think what people do not understand wheb they lose followers....or have followers but not many comments or likes and shares is people get bored and move on or they subscribe and follow soooo many people that alot yet left to the back of the line to never get picked up again. Its same on youtube when you subscribed to sooo many people that when they all get updates dinfs to new videos or notifications alot are way down the list where alot of people don't scroll down all the list and so views get less and less sometimes. There are loads on KZbin where they have millions of subscribers....but when you check video views its like 10k, even 30k....plus....but thats actually bad yo say they gave millions of subscribers. ...lets face it you can have millions of followers or subscribe but if you only get say 10k views on videos....thats not good when you have millions of followers. People find new people to follow and new artists and products and move on....its just the way of the world....always has been and always will be. You will have ups and down periods. And bounce back and this will continue for years to come as its natural thing to happen

[@Halloweirdo2013]

Instagram says 10 reels per week is the recommended amount to grow

[@AttackonGames]

I have been struggling on instagram for over 5 years just stuck at the same numbers only can get 5 likes on every post I feel like no one sees anything 😢

[@sonyaga.2065]

👏👏👏😃

[@countesshuge]

I was looking forward to this video since you mentioned you'd make it on the last vlog! Instagram has been a big question mark to me lately because I made a hard rule for myself that I am not to use highly addictive feed apps on my phone anymore. So that raises the question, how exactly do you make content for a platform you don't allow yourself to consume anymore? LOL. I'm hoping to find that creating the content in itself is easier when you're not getting lost in it yourself, because 10 out of 10 times I told myself I'd be doing "research" in the past when I actively used Instagram ended up in me waking up from the dopamine-drunken stupor of scrolling 2 hours later with nothing to show for. I'm calling this strategy the "Gus Fring of social media" LMAO. I actually do enjoy creating the content much more than consuming it, tho, so that will definitely be an interesting experiment to see if one can actually grow some while being slightly on your own lane.