Module 1

Choosing a Niche and Creating and Account

In this module, you will learn all of the tricks to creating a successful Instagram account. Without attention to detail, a page will gain little to no traction. Lets start!

Choosing a Niche

Picking a niche means deciding what kind of content you’ll consistently create and share. Virtually any topic imaginable can become the foundation of your content, but the key is choosing something you’re genuinely passionate about and deeply knowledgeable in. You’ll likely be producing hundreds—if not thousands—of posts, so your niche needs to be something you enjoy and can speak on endlessly. Ask yourself: What topic do I truly love? Whatever comes to mind first—whether it’s politics, history, motivation, cars, sports, dogs, or beauty—lean into it. Don’t worry if your niche seems too specific or doesn’t appear to have mass appeal; passion is magnetic, and there are millions of others out there who share it. While niche topics can sometimes grow more slowly, they often build stronger, more loyal audiences.

Finding a Name and Profile Setup

Hundreds of similar pages already exist, which makes choosing the right name more challenging—but also more important. Before creating your account, take time to research. Start by searching relevant keywords from your niche on Instagram. For example, if you’re launching a motivational page, try terms like motivation, hustle, or grind. Look at the top-performing pages that appear and analyze what works; then, create a name that follows a similar structure or tone. Don’t overthink it—if something works in your niche, use it as a framework. A clean, familiar name helps you blend into the space while leaving room for your content to stand out. If you’re struggling to find an available handle, use any AI tool to generate names similar to the top accounts in your niche.

Once you’ve chosen a name, select a profile photo that’s simple, bold, and easy to recognize, even at small sizes. Logos or minimal icons with strong contrast often perform best. For your bio, make every word count: explain what your page offers, who it’s for, and include a subtle call to action (e.g., “Daily mindset boosts | DM for collabs”). Keep it short, direct, and value-driven. Say what you’re about, and why they should follow in three separate lines!

Here are some examples: simple wording, a profile photo that gets people ESTATIC, and a bio that jumps out to everyone in the niche. Try to utilize this same strategy when setting up your page. Try to use language and photos that convey meaning; meaning drives followers.

Here are the most important settings you need to have turned on. First, make sure your account is set to public and switched to a professional (creator or business) profile. Enable cross-posting for broader reach, and disable “flag for review” to allow all followers to access your page. Turn on all sharing and content reuse options to maximize the exposure of every post. If you’re unsure where to find these settings, a quick YouTube search will show you step-by-step how to activate or adjust each one. It’s important not to link a specific Facebook page to your content page, as you may not want any of your content from Instagram being posted on your page.

Niche Validation

Now your account is fully set up and ready to post, but there are a few necessary steps to take before jumping in. Start by searching Instagram for creators in your niche. Follow 50–100 large content pages that post at least once a week. Ask yourself: are these creators pulling big numbers? Is there a clear demand for this type of content? Do the top pages in the niche have over 1 million followers? Hyper analyze everything, how they write captions, the tone of their voice, the structure of their posts, and how their profiles are set up. Look at what performs best and figure out why. If it works for them, it’ll likely work for you.

Turn on post notifications for the biggest pages in your niche so you never miss trending content or news. This helps you stay ahead of the curve and catch on to viral patterns early. If you find very few creators posting in the niche or if the niche seems inactive it may be worth reconsidering. Either pivot to a more active niche or set up a call with one of our team members to evaluate its true potential. That said, 95% of the time, almost any niche can work if you approach it with the right content strategy.

Module 2

Content Creation and Strategy

This module focuses on optimizing your content strategy for maximum engagement and consistency. You’ll learn how to schedule posts effectively, avoid shadow bans, and leverage trends through smart timing and content choices. We’ll cover the best tools and templates for producing high-quality content quickly, so you can stay consistent without sacrificing quality. You’ll also discover how to use colorful language, powerful captions, and storytelling techniques to boost engagement, along with proven formatting strategies that make every post more impactful.

Finding Content

One of the most effective ways to find content that performs well is by reverse engineering what's already working for others. Start by identifying 10 to 20 of the top creators in your niche. These are people with high engagement and consistent growth, typically with 100k to several million followers. Follow them on all major platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter (X), Facebook, and YouTube. You want to be consuming their content daily. Pay close attention to the specific structure of their posts, how they word their hooks, what kind of images or videos they use, and how they format captions. When something performs well for them, it’s likely going to perform well for you with slight adjustments. Take their post and rebuild it in your own voice and branding. Use similar phrases but rewrite them so they’re not identical. Use the same type of image or layout but change the colors, cropping, or text formatting. If it’s a video, mimic the structure or tone using your own clips or footage. Always look for patterns. Are certain words, colors, headlines, or calls to action being used repeatedly by top pages? If yes, that’s likely a trend you should jump on.

To expand your content bank, don’t limit yourself to just one platform. A post that goes viral on TikTok may not even exist yet on Instagram, so you can be the first to bring it there. Use Twitter for punchy, controversial one-liners. Use Facebook meme pages to find older trends making a comeback. Screenshot, save, or bookmark any content that catches your eye and categorize it by topic or format so you can easily access it later. Over time, you’ll build a personal swipe file of high-performing content that you can pull from whenever you’re stuck. The key is to constantly be analyzing what works and then reapplying it in a slightly new way every single day.

Creating Viral Content


Maintain a balanced content mix—aim for roughly 33% hard posts (single images), 33% carousels, and 33% reels. Identify three high-performing post formats commonly used by successful pages (such as tweet-style screenshots, tweets layered over images, or bold headline graphics). Recreate those formats using your own unique twist—change the fonts, colors, layout, or visual style to make them feel fresh and branded to your page. While it’s important to maintain a consistent overall look month-to-month, don’t rely on the exact same format for every post. Test different variations to see what performs best, and adjust based on what gets results.


Start by identifying the top 10 pages in your niche and carefully study how they structure their content. Look for patterns in layout, text placement, and image style. From there, choose three high-performing formats that you can adapt and rotate through consistently. Use editing tools like Canva or Adobe Express to recreate these styles with your own branding and tone. Expect to go through trial and error—it’s part of the process. Test different layouts until you find what works, then double down on the ones that bring in strong engagement. Once you’ve locked in three effective formats, keep rotating between them to maintain variety while staying visually consistent.

Refer to the photo to the right as one good example, click on all of the hot spots (3), and read what they say. This will help you formulate some ideas.

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Content Strategy

Instagram’s current algorithm favors consistent, high-volume posting—often pushing content for up to seven days after it goes live. This means you don’t need to worry as much about oversaturation if your content is varied and engaging.

For accounts under 50,000 followers, aim to post between 5 to 10 times daily. The sweet spot is usually around 7 to 9 posts, where you’ll see strong reach without overwhelming your audience. Going beyond 10 posts a day can lead to a dip in engagement, as the platform may throttle visibility or your followers may start tuning out.

Once you pass the 50,000 follower mark, the strategy shifts slightly. Post 3 to 5 times per day during the week, and make sure to hit at least 5 posts per day on weekends—when user activity and engagement tend to peak. This balance keeps your page active without fatiguing your audience.

During breaking news events or trending moments relevant to your niche, feel free to temporarily scale up to 10 posts a day—regardless of your follower count. Timely, relevant content often performs better and is more likely to hit the explore page when paired with high posting frequency.

Pro Tips:


  • Engagement is typically higher on Saturdays and Sundays, so save your most shareable or viral pieces for those days.

  • Tools like Later, Metricool, or Meta’s Creator Studio help maintain consistency and allow you to plan content clusters in advance.

  • If you struggle to hit this 5-10 posts per day goal, take 15 minutes in your morning to schedule these posts. Choose 5-10 times throughout the day, and schedule it around peak engagement times. Then, you will not have to worry about making these posts throughout the day, and removes forgetful posting.

  • Spread your posts throughout the day—morning, midday, afternoon, and evening—to reach different segments of your audience and maximize impressions.

  • Not all days or times perform equally. Use Instagram Insights to determine when your audience is most active and schedule accordingly.

Consistent posting isn’t just about quantity—it’s about delivering varied, quality content that aligns with your brand. A strong posting strategy matched with solid content formats is the key to growing both reach and loyal followers.

Trend Hijacking

One of the most powerful strategies for explosive growth on Instagram is trend hijacking—leveraging what’s already working for top creators in your niche. If a post format, topic, or style is performing well for others, odds are it can work for you too—especially if you adapt it quickly and creatively.

The most important part of this module is learning how to hyperanalyze success. Instagram is constantly shifting due to algorithm updates, new features, and changing user behavior. What performs well today might fall flat tomorrow, so staying sharp and reactive is key.

Here’s how to stay ahead:

Start by following the top 10 to 100 creators in your niche—ideally those with between 500k and 10 million followers. These are seasoned content producers who understand the algorithm, trends, and post structures better than anyone. They’re your blueprint.

Pay close attention to what formats they’re using, what topics they’re covering, how they frame their headlines, and what types of visuals grab attention. Recreate the successful elements of their posts with your own spin—rewrite the captions in your voice, swap the photos for different ones, and insert them into your own branded format. You're not copying—you’re reverse engineering what works and personalizing it.

Also, keep an eye out for unusual or experimental content. If a top page posts something outside their usual style and it takes off, that’s a strong signal to try it yourself. These moments often reveal new content formats before they go mainstream.

Pro Tips:
- Use tools like Notion or Google Docs to track successful posts, noting format, caption length, time posted, and engagement levels.

- Try A/B testing by creating two versions of the same topic with different visuals or headlines.

- Look at the comment sections. Posts that drive conversation usually perform better—study how those creators provoke reactions.

- Save and categorize inspiration posts in Instagram’s “Saved” feature so you can reference them quickly during content creation.

The more time you spend analyzing what’s working, the faster you’ll start to recognize patterns, trends, and gaps you can fill. Eventually, you’ll move from following trends to starting them—and that’s when real growth begins.

Module 3

Growing and Networking

This module is all about turning visibility into real, measurable growth. You’ll learn proven strategies to convert views into followers by using platform-specific tools like polls, replies, and DMs to build a loyal community. We’ll break down how to tap into engagement groups, viral loops, and repost networks to scale fast—and how to get free traction from larger creators in your niche. You’ll also discover how to expand your reach across platforms like YouTube Shorts, Pinterest, and Threads, while building authentic relationships that lead to valuable collaborations. From reinvesting profits to multiplying growth to managing your pace and avoiding burnout, this module gives you the complete system for sustainable scaling in 2025 and beyond.

Funneling Followers

Once you've consistently posted a high volume of quality content, certain posts will naturally begin to gain traction. This is where your follower funnel becomes critical. The key strategy at this stage is giving viewers a clear and compelling reason to follow your page. One of the most effective methods is using a simple, niche-specific “follow if” call-to-action. For example: “Follow @yourusername if you’re serious about building wealth in 2025” or “Follow @yourusername for daily motivational content.” These CTAs should be customized to align with your niche and audience expectations.

Don’t limit this tactic to captions—leverage the comment section as well. When a post starts going viral, drop your “follow if” statement as a pinned comment. This ensures that users engaging with the post (especially those checking comments, who are more likely to convert) see your CTA a second time, increasing your odds of gaining followers. This approach should be reserved for content that’s already performing exceptionally well.

To stay on top of what’s working, review your analytics every 24–48 hours. Pay close attention to posts where 40% or more of the views come from non-followers. For those posts, immediately update the caption and comments with a strong “follow if” hook to capitalize on the traffic and convert viewers into followers.

Networking in Your Niche

Building strong connections within your niche is a crucial part of long-term Instagram growth. This strategy should be initiated once you hit the 5k–10k follower mark, but it remains effective regardless of your current size. One of the most powerful tools at your disposal is Instagram’s collab feature, which allows two accounts to co-author a post—giving both access to shared reach and engagement. After hitting 5k followers, begin reaching out to as many niche pages as possible within the 5k–20k follower range. Start with friendly small talk—ask how their page is going, how they’re doing—without jumping straight to a collab request. Once some rapport is built, naturally introduce the idea of collaborating on a post.

This strategy should be scaled as you grow. Whether you're at 5k, 100k, or 500k, the process remains the same: engage with similarly sized pages and nurture mutually beneficial relationships. Avoid reaching out to accounts far larger than yours, as the offer may come off one-sided and hurt potential opportunities down the line.

Create and maintain a list of 25+ pages in your niche that are open to collabs. Aim to run 2–3 collaborations per week, choosing 5 different accounts each time to keep exposure fresh and diverse. Schedule these posts during peak engagement hours for maximum reach.

Most importantly, always include a strong “follow if” hook at the beginning of your caption. Since most views on collab content will come from users unfamiliar with your page, this funnel strategy is essential for converting visibility into followers. Use the same techniques outlined in the previous module to turn exposure into tangible growth.

Building a Community

Building a strong community is essential for maintaining high engagement on Instagram. The goal is simple: every time your profile photo appears in someone’s feed, they should feel compelled to stop, watch, and read your full post. Achieving this level of loyalty requires consistent interaction with your audience on a daily basis—arguably the most time-consuming yet impactful part of your growth strategy.

Start by creating a broadcast channel, even if your audience is small. Use it weekly to share updates, ask questions, and run polls. These small interactions help you stay top-of-mind and build deeper connections with your followers. On your regular posts, incorporate engagement prompts like “Do you agree? Yes or no?” or “What would you do?” to encourage comments and boost visibility. Every interaction makes your page more familiar, which strengthens your community.

Leverage Instagram Stories to ask followers to turn on post notifications. This ensures your content gets a boost in traction the moment it’s posted—helping it reach more people and increasing its chances of landing on the explore or “For You” page.

Finally, prioritize interacting with your audience in the comments section—especially in the early stages of growth (under 10k followers). Responding to nearly every comment shows that you care, and it gives followers a sense of belonging and recognition. As your page scales, this level of interaction may no longer be practical, but early on, it’s a vital part of building a loyal, engaged community. Whenever you have free time, spend it interacting with your audience—these early bonds often lead to long-term retention and brand loyalty.

Shoutouts and Leveraging Your Page

Shoutouts are a powerful tool for growing your follower base—especially during periods when your content isn’t hitting the algorithm. No matter how optimized your posts are, there will be times when growth slows down due to algorithmic shifts. This is where "shoutout for shoutout" (SFS) strategies can fill the gap. The concept is simple: you promote another content creator in your niche, and they promote you in return. Both pages benefit from shared audience exposure and gain followers in the process.

To execute this effectively, start by building and maintaining a dynamic list of active creators in your niche (as discussed in the previous module). This list should be constantly updated—adding new creators as they emerge and removing inactive accounts. Next, create a strong, niche-specific ad that can be used for shoutouts. Every great ad starts with a hook—a question or bold statement that immediately resonates with the audience and sparks engagement. For example, a motivational page might lead with: “Do you need a daily dose of motivation to crush your goals?” or a political page might begin with: “Did you vote for Trump in 2024?”

Avoid starting your ad with “Follow @___.” Instead, open with a question that encourages likes and comments—this boosts post engagement and helps the ad reach more people. After the hook, include your “follow if” statement as the second sentence. The post should visually and verbally communicate the fix your audience comes to you for—be it inspiration, news, entertainment, or otherwise. Use eye-catching, emotionally relevant graphics, and test different ad variations until you find one that consistently performs. Once you’ve found a winning formula, create 3–4 alternate versions to rotate and keep your content fresh.

Shoutouts become most effective once you've hit around 10k followers. Before that point, the return on effort tends to be too low. At 10k+, you can begin leveraging shoutouts even with creators who have larger followings. For instance, you might offer three shoutouts on your page in exchange for one on a page with 50k followers. If you manage multiple content pages, you can scale this strategy by offering shoutouts across your entire network—allowing you to negotiate with even higher-tier pages.

However, use this tactic strategically. Limit shoutouts to 1–2 times per week. Overusing ads will fatigue your audience and hurt your engagement rate, making it harder for your organic posts to hit the explore page. Always make sure that the ad you're using for these collaborations has been tested and proven to convert—especially when you're only getting one shoutout in return for multiple on your end.

Module 4

Monetization


This module breaks down everything you need to know about monetizing your Instagram page efficiently and sustainably. It covers the most common and profitable income streams including paid shoutouts, affiliate marketing, product sales, and brand deals. You’ll learn how to price your content, pitch to brands, and structure deals that actually make you money. This module also explains how to set up payment systems, build trust with buyers, and avoid common scams. Whether you’re looking to earn quick cash through shoutouts or build a long-term brand with recurring revenue, this module gives you the blueprint. It also covers bonus strategies like leveraging your audience for external platforms such as email lists or paid communities. You’ll come away with both short-term tactics and long-term strategy to turn content into cash.

Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is a powerful way to monetize your page by partnering with brands that align with your niche. You promote their products, and in return, you earn a commission on each sale made through your efforts. It’s an authentic way to generate revenue while offering value to your audience.

To find brands, search keywords related to your niche on Instagram, followed by terms like “store” or “brand.” For example, a gym or motivational page might look for “supplement store” or “gym clothing store.” Once you find relevant pages, reach out and ask if they offer affiliate marketing opportunities. Keep your message simple and professional.

Commission rates usually fall between 10% to 40%, depending on your page size and engagement. If they accept, the brand will typically guide you through setting up your affiliate links and tracking system so you can start earning.

Bonus programs

The Instagram Bonus Program is offered to a select group of creators, with roughly 50–60% of accounts over 100K followers receiving access. It’s an invite-only program, meaning that even large creators aren’t guaranteed a spot—but for those invited, this is where serious earnings can begin. Once accepted, you’re allowed to post up to 150 times within a 28-day cycle, and every view on those posts counts toward your payout.

Instagram divides payouts into two periods: the 1st–15th and the 16th–30th (or 31st). To get the most out of the program, all posts from the first half of the month can be deleted after the 15th, once your views are locked in. This allows you to free up your post limit and maximize the second half of the cycle with another 150 uploads. However, since pay periods can vary slightly from person to person, always double-check that your pay period has fully ended before deleting anything. Deleting posts too early will remove their views from your final payout.

To make the most money, focus on uploading high-quality content as frequently as possible—volume and consistency are key. Refer to the Creating Content module for proven strategies on producing content that performs.

View campaigns

Some large companies offer view-based campaigns, where you promote their brand through logo placements or product features in your content. These posts are typically uploaded into the company’s tracking software, which monitors performance metrics like views and engagement. Based on the data collected, you’re paid accordingly for the exposure your content brings.

Once your page has a substantial following, you can begin reaching out to these companies through their support emails, usually found on their websites. Finding the right companies takes some research—platforms like Reddit are useful for discovering brands that are currently running these campaigns. A few well-known names include Stake, Rumble, Betway Casino, 888 Casino, DraftKings, and Rollbit. Reach out professionally and ask if they’re offering any logo promotion opportunities or view-based collaborations.

These companies typically pay based on how many views your posts receive—common tiers include per 1,000, 10,000, or 100,000 views. Your payout will scale depending on your page size and performance. This strategy is primarily suited for larger creators; smaller accounts may not qualify until they reach a higher level of influence.

Paid 24 Hour Advertising Post

Paid advertising can be used by pages of any size, but it’s recommended to wait until you’ve built up at least 10,000 followers before offering it seriously. At that point, you’ll have enough credibility and visibility to attract smaller creators and brands looking for exposure. There are two main groups that typically buy shoutouts: smaller content creators in your niche and small businesses that align with your theme.

Start by DMing creators with fewer followers than you, offering them a shoutout for around $5 to help boost their traction. You can use the same strategy with niche-specific brands—search terms like “dog toy shop” if you run a pet page and reach out to small businesses. For pricing, a good baseline is $1 per 2,000 followers. As your page grows, you can gradually increase your rate to reflect your reach and engagement.

You can scale outreach by sending DMs in batches—aim for 10 DMs at a time, three times per day. There are thousands of pages and brands out there, so volume matters. Just keep in mind: when you’re still a smaller account, you might get one-time clients who won’t return. If you want to save those potential clients for when your page is bigger and more valuable, that’s your call—start when you feel confident.

Buy Back Program (not guaranteed)

Depending on your page, we may offer a buyback program. Eligibility is based entirely on your page’s size, engagement, and audience demographics. If your account is enrolled in Instagram’s bonus program, we may propose taking it under our wing, scaling it significantly, and providing you with monthly percentage-based payouts while we handle the growth and strategy.

If your page isn’t part of the bonus program but you still need help monetizing, we may offer a shared-ownership model. In this setup, you maintain control of the content and daily posting, while our team handles advertising, outreach, and monetization strategy. This allows both parties to benefit while keeping your voice and creative direction intact.

If you're considering any of these options, reach out to one of our team members in our Discord. If your page qualifies, we’ll work with you to craft a tailored offer that fits your goals.

Final step - Joining our client chat


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