My Organic Instagram Growth Strategy

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[@daplug__]

I really appreciate someone making videos like this who doesn't have a super huge following because your advice is a lot more realistic to take than someone who is already at hundreds of thousands to millions of followers. we get to watch you grow and actually see what's truly working for you instead of listen to your come up story once you've already got to a huge following. this stuff is really good and for the first time i feel like I've found some advice that's relative to my social platforms. you're doing good girl I've been watching you for awhile and I can see steady progress.

[@ItsPeaceofMine]

Me too

[@ashleybondbeauty]

I'm a simple person, you tell me how to grow on IG and I listen 🖤

[@thelatashajames]

Aww thanks 🤗❤️

[@kareenabhaskar7300]

Love how detailed and realistic your videos are

[@lisamitchell3812]

Brand new to social media marketing and I will be following you. I love your delivery and your style, thank you!

[@kritisaini6036]

I have been following you since last month.. Your content is really informative and you've a very genuine vibe ❤️

[@coachkimbettie]

Really enjoyed your talks, listened to two today (first time) and I will be subscribing. Thanks for the downloads and links to other resources. You role model what to do as you are doing it and that is so helpful!

[@amberalbergottie2166]

This was very helpful! I just found you literally yesterday and I’ve watched quite a few of your videos already. I learned some knew things about Instagram from you that will help me greatly! Thank you!!

[@_Odinaka]

I really appreciate this video .Having the opportunity to learn a lot from you is really heart warming. Thank you so much latasha James.

[@BiOshOCkRAMBO]

Awesome video Latasha, thanks for the quick tips!

[@TheUnchainedCEO]

This is great!! I've been watching a lot of your videos because I've felt like my social media game needs improving. Thank you for the tips!! 🙏🏾

[@HansvanPutten]

Thank you for clarifying! Especially "Quality over Quantity"!

[@user-sc9mk5jn7b]

I just love you and your strategies! You are great and you are very generous.

[@lexnotlexy]

Super helpful! I will definitely be implementing these ideas and checking my insights.

[@dals613]

i listened to your videos over the last couple of weeks....a real eyeopener!! thank you so much for your good suggestions and direction. Keep it up!!

[@wilfredewah1802]

i just love your genuine interest for other to benefit from your instincts. thank you am learning everyday and am growing gradually. soon i will unleash all i have learned from you.

[@Lenimida]

Appreciate how transparent and thorough you are with all your social media growth tips!

[@TheRealStoryWeaver]

Thanks very much for this Latasha! Practical and informative!

[@ammridda]

I completely agree with posting on stories being almost if not more important that grid posts- when I'm on Instagram after a long day, it's easier to just tap or let stories automatically play through. I get views from people that almost never see my grid posts sometimes. The swipe up feature is also a game changer (even thought I am nowhere near getting that feature yet lol) because it makes it easier for followers as well. I swipe up ALL the time when someone links something because if we're being honest, we forget about a link or something quickly if it's not easily accessible to us on our phones. Unless it's something super amazing that I want to check out right now, I usually make a mental note and then forget later lol. Thank you so much for these videos, they're helping a lot as I work on my own social media and personal branding and as I study in my marketing career!

[@jeetjoshi9707]

You made me sit and watch and take notes when I am all confused and hoping for a mentor. Thankyou so much.

[@ridamalik6789]

These were quite great tips Latasha, thanks!

[@suzybaker4329]

I am really enjoying your content! I am starting out from scratch and your presentation style is engaging and honest. Easy to digest Thank you!

[@arlenecoutee164]

Thank you soooooo much - Im old trying to re-boot. Your channel has been a huge help. I think I need a one-on-one session for tools and platforms

[@hazelcreationsnamibia6159]

love love your channel, just came across it today. keep up the good content. xoxo

[@xxBorn2Bluvd89xx]

Love your content! And love that your surpassed 10k!

[@suite141]

Another great video! Thanks for the insight.

[@Books_Simplified]

This is very helpful Latasha 🙌🏼❤️

[@BhupendarSingh]

love your videos. Because of creators like you, this community is thriving. thank alot for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@thelatashajames]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words!

[@taramichellemixon]

It's all about the swipe up for me too!

[@trinawilliams2837]

Social media has revolutionized marketing. I agree that interactions can grow an individual's network.

[@alvinreysuplac8551]

Thank you for the knowledge

[@intimateportal]

thank you for the tips

[@ontherocks89]

You didn't even need to ask - instantly followed you the moment I stumbled on your amazing KZbin content ;) Thanks Latasha, keep up the great work!

[@AnitaBarneycastle]

Me too!

[@suite141]

Loved the outro

[@ItsTiaRacquel]

Love this! Content pillars allow you to create higher quality content easier. You stop playing the guessing game about what to post and simplify the process!

[@thelatashajames]

Totally agree! Thanks for watching 🙌🏾

[@LeahTackles]

Thank you for this! Content Pillars and daily IG stories help me a lot!

[@thelatashajames]

You are always on it with the Stories! 🙌🏾😄

[@iamritambhar]

what gets measured, gets accomplished - Dan Pena

[@kiranrijhsinghani7335]

This is great - Thank You

[@qmccall0328]

People like it ( the photos) because you are beautiful and the outside just enhances the beauty ( in the photos). Additionally, yes you are correct - people do like to see people doing everyday life things and in your environment.

[@JobyP]

Great advice as always... I appreciate these.

[@thelatashajames]

Thanks for watching, Joby!

[@anthonyvanas2867]

Excellent content 👍

[@sufferplenty]

Your thumbnails are really good? Do you think you could make a video about how you do them? + tips

[@abhinav9004]

Go to learn so much in less than 20 minutes, this is so much valuable especially for someone like me who is just starting out.

[@thelatashajames]

So glad it was helpful! 🙌🏽

[@yavarkhanonlinemillionaire6931]

love Your Videos

[@bibliotay]

So many great tips!

[@thelatashajames]

So glad they were helpful!

[@TroyBlyden]

this was great

[@Food_and_Tourism]

can you please make special videos for e-commerce? thanks

[@oneDigitus]

Simply put so professional all true video. Really Impressed. Trying to leverage Instagram so Followed you there. And waiting to DM you there. hahaha

[@The-illuminoid]

Thank you

[@nicolen9883]

Thanks for always sharing valuable infor!!!! I am also tryna get to 10k for the swipe up honestly. I used to DM ppl when I follow and they woupd follow back and I stopped. I will try it again

[@RhyseNails]

Latasha, I am a new real estate agent in Florida and have just started watching your videos. In love. Is there any advice you could give for trying to find people in more of a specific location

[@SociallyChrissyTV]

Use hashtags of the location and geotags.

[@tommie3700]

The best way that I developed content is by thinking really carefully about my target or dream follower - everything from age, gender, location, passions and salary - created a follower profile, pointed out their pain points, and then just said, "If I felt like this, what would I want to know or hear?" Got heaps of ideas right there :) Remember, you want to attract people to you, not the other way around, so yes of course post what you like, but ensure it's valuable to your target audience as well.

[@janetownley]

I’ve tried that method many times and have never come up with anything! How would I know what a bunch of imaginary people want??

[@GeminiCaron]

I am a new startup - plus a one woman company of a certain age! Do you do a course to teach me all of your social media ideas? I am not a complete beginner with over 36 years in the IT industry, but I’m on my own in this ! I love your KZbin videos, thanks very much! X

[@thelatashajames]

Hi Caron! If you're looking for a DIY solution, this course gives a good overview of all of the social media platforms: offers.internationalopenacademy.com/LatashaJames/course/social-media-manager-course And if you want something more personalized, I also work with business owners one-on-one for customized marketing mentoring. Here's the link for that: latashajames.com/coaching

[@marclouiemarc]

The SMM starter kit sign up link doesn't work? :/

[@TWEETYDOTPIE]

how to create content? from where do we get them?

[@karladeniceinso9596]

Hey Latasha! New subscriber here! Super love your content! It's very helpful since I am just a newbie in the world of freelancing as a social media manager. I was wondering if how can I gain access to my client's ig without knowing the password, like through Fb pages? Everytime i try to cross post from fb to ig it keeps on asking for the password. Thanks so much!

[@sarahly8341]

Hi Karla, I hope you don't mind I hop on to answer your question. I use last pass it's a program, online that Latasha mentioned in other videos I've watched and I have my client just make the account explain to them it's a safe way for them to give me access to their accounts without me knowing their passwords. You make one, download it on your computer & phone and you'll be able to log in throughout platforms. I hope this helps.

[@joymae]

I just went and unfollowed a lot of people from Instagram

[@suite141]

How do you view most saved posts on IG?

[@thelatashajames]

Go to Insights -> Posts -> Sort by Saves

[@suite141]

@@thelatashajames Wow!🤦🏾‍♂️...I had no idea that they had this much detail within the app. I was wondering why managing sites like Hootsuite and Later changed their format and free capabilities after the IG/FB merger. Other than paid ads is it possible to view/analyze IG metrics in FB?

[@ArtfulShelley]

Interesting... I cannot stand only faces on a feed. I have recently unfollowed those. Too narcissistic to me.

[@thelatashajames]

I hear you! I am kind of the same way. There are exceptions to every rule :)

[@wrestlingwithdisney]

Seeing the Wix Instagram linked gets me everytimeeeee when I see it on someone’s site. And yes this video of yours has been on my ever-growing watch list for over a year now…but I got to it! 🤣