Hi There, Social Media Lovers. Are you Googling “Instagram tips” at 2 a.m. while your cat judges you from the couch? Maybe you’re shouting ‘Instagram help!’ in a recurring nightmare where the algorithm keeps unfollowing you? 😩🕵️♀️🐾
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Alright, then pull up a chair, darling, because you’ve just found your people. Seadbeady's Blog to the rescue. 😎💻☕️
I’ve been on Instagram for nine years now – which, fun fact, is exactly as many lives as a cat. To my regret, just like a cat, I’ve already used up a few of those lives trying to survive all the changes, updates, glitches, and algorithm drama. 🐾😹📱
I’ve seen filters come and go, hashtags rise and fall, and more algorithm changes than my cats have had naps. Trust me, they are professional nappers. 😴🐈🛏
And yet... I still often feel utterly lost. 😕🌀📉
Like someone handed me a selfie stick and dropped me into a never-ending feed of lip-syncing teens, glow-up transitions, and cats doing dances I didn’t even know cats could do. (I'm Looking at you, TikTok cross-posters.) 🤯🎭📱
If you’re also trying to figure out how to get seen on Instagram without selling your soul (or your last decent outfit), I’ve got you covered. At least I hope I do. 😬🧥🔮
Here are my 10 Instagram tips – some learned through trial and error (and mild panic), others borrowed from clever corners of the web. Served with sarcasm, examples, and a side of cat hair. 😉😹📱
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1. Keep Your Style Consistent-ish (But Don’t Panic)
People always shout “BE CONSISTENT!” like it’s a battle cry.
But honestly, it just means: try to have a vibe.
Example:
- I use soft tones – think pastels, creamy whites, and warm neutrals – for a dreamy, cozy aesthetic. Even when I post a pic of my cat after one of them knocked over a plant, I try to make it look *intentional* (don’t ask how – it involves a lot of cropping).
- 👉 Pick 2-3 go-to filters or a color palette and stick to it like it’s your last chocolate cookie.
2. Use Hashtags Like a Pro (Or at Least Like You Know What You’re Doing)
#love and #instagood? Cute, but about as effective as shouting into the wind.
Example:
- If I post a pretty flatlay with a new skincare product, I go for: #skincareover60 #belgianblogger #beautywithhumor #naturalglow ...
- Also, I’ve never used it before, but hey—maybe it’s time to start sprinkling my own magic with the tag #seadbeadystyle. Because a girl’s gotta dream big, right?
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3. Reels Aren’t Just for Dancing Teens
I avoided Reels for ages. I thought they were just for people with six-pack abs and choreography skills. Spoiler: they’re not.
Extra tip: check out the Capcut app to make fun Reels
Extra tip: check out the Capcut app to make fun Reels
Example ideas:
- A 10-second morning skincare routine (bonus points for realistic chaos).
- Before & after makeup with a dramatic reveal.
- Cats chasing around the living room – slap on some suspenseful music, and you’ve got content gold.
4. Post Regularly – But Don’t Lose Your Mind
You don’t have to post every day. You’re not a machine. You’re a fabulous human with a cat and a strong tea habit.
Example schedule:
- Monday: Carousel of your blog post with catchy captions.
- Wednesday: Story with a poll (“Which lipstick should I wear?”)
- Friday: A funny Reel, blooper included.
- No ideas? Just post your mug of tea and say, “Still waiting for inspiration to kick in.”
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5. Make Your Stories Click-Worthy
Instagram Stories love interaction. Give your followers a reason to tap!
Ideas:
- Poll: “Nude lipstick or Red Diva Energy today?”
- Question box: “Your weirdest beauty tip – GO!”
- Quiz: “What is Ninoe’s life goal?
A. World domination
B. More treats
C. Both”
People LOVE pushing buttons. It’s science. Or psychology. Or both.
6. Be Social (It’s Literally Called SOCIAL Media)
Don’t just post and ghost. Instagram wants you to mingle like it’s a digital cocktail party.
Example:
- Leave thoughtful (or funny) comments on other people’s posts.
- “Gorgeous outfit! That jacket is screaming my name – in a sexy French accent.”
- Or share someone’s post to your story – instant karma points.
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7. Craft a Bio That Says “Hey, This Is Me”
Think of your bio like your online handshake – friendly, firm, and with a hint of charm.
Example:
- 👩🦳 Fashion & beauty blogger (60+ and fabulous)
- 💄 Reviews with sarcasm | 😺 Catmom x2 | ☕ Tea-powered
Also: your profile pic? Make sure we can *see* your face. No blurry shadows from 2012, please.
8. Create Recurring Themes (So You Don’t Go Mad)
Having a few go-to formats will make your life easier AND help people know what to expect.
Examples:
- #MakeupMonday – quick reviews or glam shots
- #TestedBySeadbeady – brutally honest beauty talk
- #NinoeNonsense – weekly updates from the feline frontlines
- Consistency *without* boredom. Like wearing black pants with different tops.
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9. Peek at Your Insights (Brace Yourself)
Instagram Insights are a bit like bathroom scales. Sometimes scary, always enlightening.
Example:
- I noticed my beauty Reels get way more views than flat photos.
- Also? My followers love a good Friday night scroll.
- Post shiny things on Fridays. No shame in playing the algorithm.
10. Be Your Fabulous, Weird, Glorious Self
Instagram might look like a highlight reel, but the stuff people *really* love? It’s real, relatable, and sometimes ridiculous. I am still working to get better at that one.
Example:
- Post the selfie that took 17 tries. Or the makeup look where your eyeliner wing turned into a whole bird.
- Caption it with: This look brought to you by caffeine, cats, and chaos.
People want *you*, not a clone of someone else. Unless you're cloning for science. Then okay.
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Bonus: It’s Okay to Take a Break
No likes? No problem. Didn’t post today? The world keeps turning.
You’re not an algorithm. You’re a person with a full life and possibly mismatched socks.
Final Words (Before My Cat Steps on My Keyboard)
Instagram can be a wonderful space – for connection, creativity, and showing off your new nail polish that chipped five minutes after applying it. 😅
Want to see more of my Insta madness? Follow me at [@seadbeadyblogs] – where cats, fashion, makeup, and slightly chaotic vibes collide.
And tell me – which of these tips will you try? Perhaps you already break every rule and still thrive? Either way, I’m cheering you on! 🥂
Feeling a little overwhelmed by algorithms, outfits, or the mystery of blog growth? 💻👗🌀 Then head over to my Tips & Inspiration page – your one-stop corner for blog tricks, Insta hacks, Pinterest magic, fashion flair, and the occasional cat cameo. 😸💡✨
Hope you like my blog.....Until next time.....Have a nice day
Renata (Seadbeady)
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