“Unlocking the Secrets: How Freelance Writers are Turning Instagram into a Goldmine for Job Opportunities!”
Of course, you can’t just throw more hashtags into your caption to draw more attention. Using too many hashtags may result in a “shadow ban”: having the algorithm omit your posts from the search results for certain hashtags. A good benchmark for how many hashtags to use, based on recent data, is between five and ten.
If you’re using direct messages (DMs), there are just two things to keep in mind. First, be direct and respectful when you actually send a message. But before that, be sure to choose your targets well. Target individual (but professional) accounts, rather than brand pages; when you do, go over their work to make sure your pitch is something relevant and, preferably, new.
