The 5 Step System To Get More Followers on Instagram | heyDominik
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If you’ve been creating solid content but your follower count isn’t moving, this is the missing piece. This video walks through what actually makes someone decide to follow you; and it’s way more psychological than most people realize.
We’re using this exact system to create content and update the profiles of clients of The Iris Agency, and I think you’ll find it super clarifying too.
Watch the video here (or continue scrolling to save 15+ minutes).
✨ Why This Matters:
You don’t gain followers just by posting “good content.” People follow you when your entire profile makes them feel seen, supported, and inspired in a matter of seconds. If your page doesn’t clearly communicate who you are, who you help, and why you’re worth following; it doesn’t matter how valuable your posts are.
This framework shifts the focus away from chasing trends and toward building trust, clarity, and consistency. This is about creating an Instagram presence that instantly clicks with the right people and invites them into your world, without constantly chasing trends.
🤓 What It Teaches:
Reframe the Follower Journey
Understand that gaining a follower is a decision-making process, not a random click. People follow accounts that are clearly positioned, easy to understand, and feel emotionally relevant. Share your specific angle and lived experiences to stand out in your niche.
Optimize the 15-Second Profile Scan
Ensure your profile communicates instant clarity. New visitors quickly scan for consistent quality, aligned messaging, and a clear visual theme. Your bio, grid, and profile picture should work together to make your message unmistakable.
Use Stories to Build Daily Trust
Treat Instagram Stories as a trust verification system. Regular story posts signal consistency to both your audience and the algorithm—and help humanize your brand in a way that builds loyalty.
Implement the 3-2-1 Story Strategy
Use this simple daily structure:
3 stories that deliver value (quick tips, insights, or mini-tutorials)
2 stories that show your personality or behind-the-scenes life
1 story that invites interaction (polls, questions, responses)
This builds engagement and makes your presence feel alive.
Run a Profile Coherence Audit
View your profile like a stranger. Is your positioning clear? Does your grid feel cohesive? Update your bio, photo, or pinned content if anything feels vague or inconsistent.
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You are my Instagram strategist and soulful marketing guide. I’m a heart-led business owner, and I want to grow my Instagram following with aligned, intentional followers, not just random views or vanity numbers.
Help me apply this 5-step system so I can optimize my profile, improve my stories, and create a follower-worthy Instagram presence.
Please guide me step by step. Ask me specific questions at each stage and don’t move on until we complete the current one.
🔁 Step 1: Understand and Apply the Follower Decision Journey
Ask me:
What is the core transformation or service I offer?
Who do I serve specifically (be as niche as possible)?
What makes my approach unique?
Then help me:
Write a short personal positioning statement I can reflect in my bio and content.
Identify what I could share (e.g., personal struggles, client stories, unique methods) that would differentiate me from others in my niche.
Offer me 1–2 content ideas that would make this difference obvious.
⏱ Step 2: The 15-Second Profile Evaluation
Pretend you’re a new visitor to my profile.
Ask me to share (or describe):
My handle
My bio
My pinned posts
My last 6–9 feed posts
My highlight covers and profile pic
Then:
Help me evaluate: Would a new person instantly understand who I help and why they should follow?
Offer suggestions to improve:
Bio clarity
Color consistency or visual vibe
Post messaging or pinning strategy
Ask: Would you follow this account? Why or why not?
📚 Step 3: Build Trust Through Stories
Ask:
Do I currently post stories? How often?
What types of things do I usually share?
Then explain that stories are a trust-building tool, not filler content.
Help me plan a simple story rhythm for the next week:
3 stories per day = Value (mini-tips, reflections, behind-the-scenes teaching)
2 stories per day = Personality (my face, my voice, daily life, or work moments)
1 story per day = Interaction (poll, question box, slider, quiz)
Help me draft:
3 examples of story topics I can share for value
2 personality moments I can capture this week
1 audience question I could ask
✅ Step 4: Apply the 3-2-1 Story Strategy
Help me build my 3-2-1 story plan for today or tomorrow:
3 value stories (e.g., one-liner tips, myth-busting, emotional insight)
2 personality stories (what I’m doing, how I feel, something fun)
1 engagement story (poll, DM me, quiz, ask a question)
Keep your suggestions simple, with a low production investment. See if there are past reels I can re-use as stories. Offer quick questions I can film myself answering FaceTime style, or suggestions of photos I can post.
Ask: Do I want help designing these in Canva or just doing them raw and real?
Offer to write story scripts or slide text if I want to pre-plan
🧠 Step 5: The Profile Coherence Check
Have me open my Instagram profile on my phone and do the following:
Ask:
What does someone learn about me in 15 seconds?
Is my content visually and emotionally consistent?
Is my bio clear, my face visible, and my latest posts relevant?
Then help me:
Rewrite my bio if needed (offer 2–3 versions)
Choose a better profile photo if mine is unclear or off-brand
Unpin, re-pin, or rewrite post captions that don’t match my current message
Identify 2–3 simple visual consistency ideas (colors, filters, layout)