How to Make Your Pet Instagram Famous
Does your pet have what it takes to become Instagram famous? We all see these Instagram accounts that have hundreds of thousands of followers and the star of the account… an animal! Instagram and Facebook alike have become this online world that can make normal people (and animals) celebrities. One of the most famous being the beloved Grumpy Cat (rest in peace) and now there are too many famous pets to count.
So many viral Instagram Reels from this past year involved animals. Did anyone else see the dog that tried on clothing that they loved but couldn’t wear? This blew up on Tik Tok and Instagram and we couldn’t get enough of the remakes either.
So, what does it take to make your pet Instagram famous in 2021? We’ll give you all the top dog tips in this blog post.
Is your pet ready to become famous on social media? We’re sharing all of the tips on how to make that happen in 2021.
What’s in a name!
If you’re super serious about getting famous, you may want to pick your animal’s name based on what social media handles are available. Creating a social media account for your pet allows your friends not to be bombarded with all of your pet photos on your personal accounts. And it allows for your pet’s personal account to grow separately from yours.
So, what’s in a name? Your social media handle should be easy to type in. Ideally all one word without periods or underscores. Names that are a play on words, catchy or clever work the best! Be sure to put your Instagram name as the pet’s name for easy searching ability too.
Consistency is key.
If you want to grow an engaged following, consistency is key, especially with the ever-changing algorithms. Posting at least once a day will help increase your engagement. You could even post two times a day to add an extra boost in the beginning!
Don’t forget to Instagram Story your pet too. People love to check what accounts are up to on an everyday basis and that includes famous pet Instagram accounts too! Show your pet in its natural habitat. Whether they’re snuggled up on the couch or chasing their tail… adding that fun behind-the-scenes content is what makes an account different from the rest.
Additionally, when it comes to consistency, you’re going to want to use the platforms correctly. With Instagram, focus on tagging pet brands, pet talent agencies, other famous pet accounts, and anything that is relevant to your photo. Then, add in a location and don’t forget about hashtags. Find the right hashtags for you and your pet and focus on the more specific ones.
Throw in a “#PetsofInsta” hashtag sometimes, but remember that broader hashtags like that one are so saturated, it probably won’t bring many fans to your account. But, if your dog is a Boston Terrier, you can use “#BostonTerriersofInsta” for a more specific hashtag.
Hashtags are super important when it comes to growing your pet’s social media account! Make sure you mix in large following hashtags with more unique ones based on the breed of your pet.
Time to get social.
Wanting your pet to be famous and actively doing the work to make it happen is the secret sauce to success. You’re going to have to put in the work to take your pet from just an average four-legged friend to a household name.
These things will include working on getting featured on larger accounts like Dogs of Instagram! Once your pet is featured there, their followers will get a taste of your pretty pet and follow your account for more. You should also spend time engaging with larger accounts and their followings. You know that their followers and commenters are the type of audience that you’re looking for. So, getting social with them will bring you in all those new followers you’re looking for.
Focus on your photography! Grab your camera whenever your pet is doing something extra cute and be sure to share that on their account whether it’s a story of a feed post.
Be more than a pretty photo.
Great photography is important for making your pet famous on social media, but it’s not everything. Take time with your captions. Don’t just post to post. Share a story, tell a joke, share something that your pet does that makes them unique. Be clever! Find your pet’s unique voice.
Use your caption to engage with your audience. Ask a question and ask for responses in the comments. A caption on social media makes your audience stop and not scroll past the photo.
Leave them with something worth sharing.
Reach out to brands.
Nothing should stop you from reaching out to brands that you want to work with! Even while you’re growing your pet’s social media account, being a micro-influencer has so many perks.
Reach out to those brands you want to work with and give them posting options. Whether it’s a photo for a free product, a sponsored post, shouting the brand out on stories, etc. Dream up your biggest, most ideal collaborations and go after them!
Nothing is stopping you from reaching out to brands that you want to work with. One way to boost your pet’s fame on social media is through sponsored posts with big brands.
Growth takes time.
Remember, growth takes time! Your pet most likely won’t become an overnight success. Those barely happen nowadays on social media. Instead, it takes hard work, strategic planning and some pretty fun and creative posts. But, it’s completely possible!
We hope this blog post helped you get a basic understanding of what it will take for your pet to be the next big social media star. We can’t wait to see all of your pets online. Be sure to tag us in your posts, so we can see your cute furry friend.