Introduction
Setting up ideal targeting for Instagram automation is crucial for effective growth and engagement. This guide will walk you through the process of building a comprehensive set of targets using keywords, usernames, locations, and hashtags.
1. Username Targeting
Start with the account you're growing:
- Add your own account as People (Likers)
- Identify 2-3 competitor or similar accounts in your niche
- Use IG Exporter Chrome extension to scrape 100-200 "Following" from each account
- Import these as People (Likers) or People (Followers) targets
2. Location Targeting
Focus on relevant geographical areas:
- Add your home city and state as Places targets (minimum 10)
- Use the US Cities Generator for Places (Likers) if targeting a US audience
- For international reach, use the World Cities Generator for Places (Likers)
- Include popular landmarks or venues related to your niche
3. Hashtag Targeting
Utilize relevant hashtags:
- Add at least 20 niche and industry-related hashtag targets
- Use both "Hashtags" and "Hashtag (Likers)" options
- Leverage the Topics Generator for Hashtags & Hashtags (Likers)
- Include trending hashtags in your industry
4. Keyword Targeting
Use relevant keywords to find interested users:
- Search industry-specific terms (e.g., "vegan", "fitness", "home decor")
- Use the Career & Professional Title Generator for People (Followers) & People (Likers)
- Add keywords related to your target audience's interests and behaviors
5. Explore and Reels Targeting
Leverage Instagram's discovery features:
- Add Explore as a target
- Include Explore (Likers) as a target
- Add Reels Feed (Likers) as a target
6. Refine and Optimize
Continuously improve your targeting:
- After 2 weeks, remove BAD and POOR targets
- Aim for a mix of 60% Likers and 40% Followers in your targeting
- Regularly review performance and adjust targets accordingly
- Use the Target Quality Tracking feature to identify high-performing targets
7. Advanced Targeting
For more precise targeting:
- Enable language filtration to target users based on their bio language
- Use the Username & Full Name Filter to skip users containing specific words
- Implement Active Target Filtering for finding the best audience, but note it may slow down the service
Conclusion
By combining these targeting methods and regularly refining your approach, you can create an effective and dynamic targeting strategy for your Instagram automation. Remember to stay within Instagram's usage limits and regularly monitor your account's performance for optimal results.
