Question 1

Is buying Instagram followers safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it’s safe as long as you buy them from a credible source. Media Mister and Growthoid are good choices as they sell real and relevant followers that will engage with your account. All of the companies we presented are indeed safe but we can’t say the same for other choices. Some of them will look for ways to exploit you, ruin your credibility online, and make money off of you. Before buying followers on Instagram, do a thorough background check on the company you're buying them from and make sure it has a good reputation. If you find even a hint of malicious business practices, simply avoid the company and don’t risk ruining your business.

Question 2

Why is engagement important for Instagram’s algorithm?

Accepted Answer

An important thing is that your followers increase your posts’ engagement. You see, Instagram updates its algorithm every now and then and different rules might apply to how well your posts will rank. Let’s say you publish a post on Instagram – be it a video or photo. At that moment, this post is shown to a fraction of your audience, where Instagram measures all the interactions with the post. This includes not only likes but also comments and shares. If the post continues to have a lot of engagement, it will be shown to a wider audience on top of the page. That way, they have no chance of missing it. Reaching a very high level of engagement will make Instagram show it in the Explore menu where you can reach even those not following you. However, it's very important that the post has initial engagement. In this case, buying active followers that will comment and like your posts can help you a lot. Missing out on initial engagement can lead to your post being less likely to appear to a broader audience, and as such, it won't be recognized by relevant people who might be interested in what you have to display.

Question 3

Can I get Instagram followers and likes for free?

Accepted Answer

Usually not. However, some services offer a free trial where you can get 50 or so likes or followers on your account, as proof that the service is genuine. The companies need to pay real people to follow you and because of that, they can’t offer them for free. The good thing is that we’re usually talking about affordable prices, where you can buy 10, 15, or 20k followers for around $100 to $200. Compared to the time it would take you to build such a following otherwise, it’s really not expensive.

Question 4

Fake Instagram followers – do they work?

Accepted Answer

No. Fake followers are what we avoid recommending to anyone, although you can buy them as well. We instead opt for companies that offer real, active, and relevant followers. This means that your followers will be genuinely interested in what you have to show and will, thus, remain on your Followers list. The only downside is that people can lose interest in your niche and unfollow you. To remedy that, some companies have a refill guarantee, so if you lose two followers, they’ll give you two more to replace them.

Question 5

Can I buy Instagram followers if my account is locked?

Accepted Answer

No, you can't. Every company that sells followers will explicitly say that before your purchase. To buy followers on Instagram, your account MUST be set to public. Only then you'll receive followers who will start engaging with your posts. After all, if you're looking to build your audience, why would you make your profile private? This is a major mistake that many people make, so make sure you avoid it from the get-go!

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