6 things I should have done to get my first 1K Instagram followers
I tried to grow my Instagram account to a thousand followers, and failed. Read six things I wish I did instead.

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Favour Daniel is a Social Media Manager, SEO content writer. She’s also a skincare enthusiast and a big fan of Korean skincare. When she isn’t writing on Medium, you’ll find her binge-watching K-dramas, horror, and crime movies on Netflix. You can connect with her on LinkedIn.
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I tried to grow my Instagram account to a thousand followers, and failed. Read six things I wish I did instead.
Favour Daniel · Updated Feb 20, 2026

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