m getting than the followers I have. I love interacting with other bloggers, commenting on their posts and learning more about who they are.
I’ve always viewed Instagram as an extension of my blog. Those who know me know my goal is to treat every day like it’s an adventure. I love sharing those adventures both on my blog and my Instagram. For a long time, I had no idea how to reach out to other bloggers on Instagram. My engagement was terrible, and I didn’t know how to fix it. Then, I took Helene’s Instagram for Success course and realized part of the answer was hashtags. I used to put hashtags like “#tree, #sky,” things that no one would actually search. As soon as I changed my hashtag strategy, my engagement skyrocketed. When people would like my image, I would head over to their Instagram and interact with them. It’s been such a great way to grow and make new friends!
Today, I wanted to share five of my favorite hashtags to use. I like including a mixture of “big” hashtags and some smaller ones because on the larger hashtags, your photo will only be on the top of the feed for a few seconds.
#Mytinyatlas is one of my favorite travel hashtags. The world is really smaller than it seems! I love this hashtag because it is full of stunning images to explore, but it’s a little smaller than other hashtags, so your images will be at the top of the feed longer.
I love #myunicornlife! Everyone has a unique story to tell, and this feed really showcases that. I’m constantly browsing this feed for gorgeous photos and inspiration.
This is the best hashtag for finding other bloggers! I love looking through this feed and then clicking on the links in their profiles to find new bloggers to read.
Of course, I had to include Helene’s hashtag. She’s such an Instagram guru, and I love both her own feed and her hashtag.
This is another hashtag that speaks to me. It’s a beautiful feed filled with others’ stories that is always worth exploring.
I have loved being part of the Instagram community so much more after I took Helene’s Instagram for Success course. I still use all the strategies she taught me on a daily basis. The good news is Helene has relaunched her course, and it’s even better than before! She’ll teach you how to take the best photos, grow your community, and even how to monetize your Instagram. I feel so strongly about it that I signed up to be an affiliate. If you are serious about growing your Instagram, this is the best class out there! Helene is also including some amazing bonuses, including a live coaching call. Also, a fun fact: I am one of the case studies included in the class!
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I adore Instagram & wasn't aware of any of these hashtags. I'm heading to check them out now.
I'm terrible at remembering to use hashtags/using the right ones. I should keep a list of good ones (or just commit them to memory...). These all sound great!
I love these hashtags! I'm going to have to start including some of these from time to time on my photos. I really want to jump start my social media presence in 2017 & I've started playing around with things over the past week or so. These are really helpful.
These are really interesting hashtags. I like #myunicornlife, I'll have to check that feed out. I've definitely noticed a difference in my instagram account since I started using hashtags. I love following other people's journeys through pictures.
I was super sick and pregnant last time she offered this course, so I was SO pumped to sign up this time!!
Thanks for the ideas. I mostly end up using beauty related hashtags which seem to do well in terms of likes but not necessarily new followers. Will have to try some of these!
i quite like instagram... and i think it is important for bloggers who want to be more than just a hobby blogger, but i'm content keeping my instagram.. like small i guess? i've been thinking of putting it on private just so the weirdos who follow and unfollow can leave me alone lol. but then i don't want to not find actual people like bloggers. so i don't know. the blogger hashtag is a good idea! i'm terrible with hashtags.
Hashtags are definitely important, I've been playing around with my hashtags and it does make a difference on which ones you use!
I highly recommend the excellent free app Squaready to crop my images for Instagram. It easily preps tall or wide images for Instagram by adding white letterboxing that seamlessly blends with Instagram's background.
If you have followers on other social media channels like Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest, invite those people to follow you on Instagram. Make it be easy for people to connect with you in multiple places.
Hashtags are being used to let the tending go up. From Instagram Followers, you can easily know other tips.
of course this is a easy way but you should also buy these followers comments likes..
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It seems that lately, South Korea is having a sweeping influence on the rest of the world: from the rise of K-POP in Western music to the prominence of Korean style videos, such as daily vlogs or mukbangs on Youtube. If you’d like to get a visual experience of Korean culture, KoreanEnglishman is a great youtube channel to get you started.
Source: Peter Fitzgerald (2009) Wikimedia Commons.
Let’s start with the overall Korean culture. How is it different to Australia?
I haven’t been to South Korea for a while, but as far as I remember and according to K-Dramas, I am pretty sure South Korea has a more conservative culture than Australia. We bow to our elders when we greet them and have a very complicated system of language when talking to someone of a higher hierarchy than us. This is definitely a culture shock, as it is extremely easy to make mistakes when you first learn the language! Some words require completely different Korean words when you are referring to the elders, and this makes the language very complicated.
For example, you would say “드시다 (deu-shi-da)” instead of “먹다 (meok-da)” when you describe the action of someone older than you eating. They sound completely different, right? This is only the beginning!
What are some recommended places to put in our itinerary?
The seasons in South Korea are very distinct. Each season has its unique charm, and everywhere you go feels different depending on the season. A lot of people go for flower viewings in Spring! You should try visiting “Starlight Cherry Blossom Festival” at E-WORLD in Daegu.
Caribbean Bay is an indoor/outdoor water park located in Yongin, and trust me, it’s much better than Raging Waters (Wet’n’Wild) Sydney.
Source: Stephen (2010) Flickr.
If you are in South Korea during Autumn, try visiting Jeonju Hanok Village in Hanbok (Korean traditional clothes)! Autumn has the perfect weather for really nice looking Hanbok.
Source: Dan Ciura (2017) Flickr.
It usually snows heaps in South Korea during winter! Skiing is really nice, or you could also go sleighing and ice skating. By the way, eating street food in winter is the best.
Source: Tan Cheng Jong (2015) Flickr.
What are some must-try foods to have in Korea?
SOUTH KOREA HAS THE BEST FOOD! You must try the street food if you go to South Korea. They are legitimately so good! Convenience stores have heaps of quality food as well, and KBBQ in South Korea is so much cheaper than Australia (according to my memory). If you enjoy drinking, soju is less than $5 AUD in Korea.
Source: Yong Woo Park (2016) Flickr.
South Korea has a lot of indoor areas where you can enjoy various activities as a “one-day experience.” For example, you can make your own perfume that you can keep as a memento from South Korea – a special scent just for yourself. You can also make rings if you have a lover and want to have something unique and special just for you two! Korea also has places where they help you determine your personal colour, which you can refer to when you choose your clothes or makeup products.
Any weather tips?
If you are going in winter, be prepared to face the cold. It often goes