<aside> 💬 First of all, I want to congratulate you on taking the first steps towards becoming a content creator. This is an exciting time to get involved because "attention is the new oil," and you definitely don't want to be left behind

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So, let's dive into it ;)

To begin with, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with Instagram. While it initially started as a platform for sharing pictures, Instagram has evolved significantly, especially with the rise of social media platforms like TikTok. As a result, Instagram is constantly working hard to keep its users engaged amidst tough competition.

Now, why does this matter for you?

The answer is simple. By understanding what Instagram wants and aligning your actions accordingly, you can benefit from their promotion. It's a win win situation; Instagram generates more revenue through ads while providing you with increased visibility.

So what exactly does Instagram want?

Simple answer: They want to earn more money, mostly from advertisements. Because Instagram doesn't cost anything, they have to display more ads to make money.

To achieve this, they aim to keep users spending more time on the platform. So, if you create interesting content that captures attention and keeps people engaged, Instagram will see it as worthy of promoting.

Let's simplify this. Have you ever scrolled through short videos or reels without even realizing it? Why? Probably because they were interesting or amusing. Your aim is to create content that evokes the same reaction in people.

Here's how the Instagram algorithm operates: It shows your posts to people who liked similar ones and boosts popular content. Seems tricky? I'll explain more later.