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Albert Luka
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Which types of actions will Kicksta do on your Instagram Account

In this article we'll take an in-depth look into what kind of actions Kicksta will do on your IG profile. By the end of this read, you should have an understanding of what the service exactly looks like and how it can fit into your needs. The service revolves around the following key points: - Unique Targeted Audience - Following of accounts - Unfollowing of accounts - Liking of posts - Story Viewing Unique Targeted Audience (UTA) The first thing you need to do, after connecting you Instagram account to our system, is setup your Unique Targeted Audience (UTA). The targeting should encompass people that you would like to attract to your Instagram account. It can be based on Geo Location, Interest, Gender or all three! Let's take a closer look at each of these. Geo Location Targeting If you're looking to increase your local reach, then this is what your primary focus should be on. This is usually a great fit for local businesses, trainers, real estate agents, restaurants, barber shops or any other type of Instagram account for which you wish more local recognition. Based on our experience the best way to get the highest % of follow backs is to target by inserting usernames of Instagram accounts which you know have a good local audience. This can be IG accounts of significant local meeting points such as recognisable restaurants, coffee shops, and other local businesses. Basically, any Instagram that you think is followed by people locals! Even if the "interest" of this audience might not be fully in line with what you're looking for, they are still local and that in itself means a lot! Pro tip: Make sure to check each of these IG accounts prior to adding them to the system. Make sure that the number of followers is matched by 5-15% engagement on posts. Interest Targeting When setting up your targeting make sure to include usernames of Instagram accounts you know are followed by people which have a similar interest to what you're offering. The safest bet is to go for competitor's Instagram accounts and target their audience. This usually yields great results, since those people are bound to be interested in your content. If you don't have competitors per se use your best judgment. Add usernames of Instagram profiles which fit into the interest of your UTA persona. If you're selling jewellery made from recycled plastic, try targeting Instagram accounts from environmental groups or influencers that have an influence in the sphere! This might take some trial and error, but once you tap into the right audience you're set to get some amazing reach. Of course, your dedicated account manager will help you iron the path out! Gender Targeting This highly appealing feature can be very useful for gender specific products and services. However, you have to keep in mind that this does not work 100% of the time. The reason behind this is that Instagram does not require its users to define their gender and also does not publicly disclose that gender. Our system classifies users into 2 genders based on their first names. In our experience this is the best way to make an educated guess at scale. You can turn this filter on or off by selecting the gender you'd like to focus on. Following of Accounts Once we've identified your Unique Targeted Audience (UTA) the engagement cycle can begin. The first thing we do is that we Follow the Instagram account of your targeted user. At that point the user will see the Follow and will decide whether to follow you back or not. When doing Follows we need to adhere to Instagrams daily and hourly rate limits. In short, Instagram lets you do only so many Follows in a day or even in an hour. We always try to make sure that we never cross these limits. Since these are not set in stone we use our accumulated experience and knowledge to determine how much is enough. With this in mind, you might see that some days our system will decide to do fewer follows than the day before. We are always trying to get the most growth for your account, but we will never put your account in jeopardy in order to get you more followers. It's in nobody's interest. In most cases we do hundreds of follows per day and we aim for a 10% follow back. So, the follows should get you dozens of new followers per day. Keep in mind that Follows are only one of the things we do to grow your account. Keep reading to learn more! Unfollowing of Accounts Before we get into other ways we grow your account we need to make sure you keep a healthy Following to Followers ration. This means that your "Followings" are not just going to skyrocket. That'll make you look desperate and unprofessional. After following an account we give the user 2 to 4 days before unfollowing them. Keep in mind that most of the users we followed will not follow you back, so this clean up is justified. However, there are always those that do follow you back. If you establish a relationship with a user (which is our ultimate goal) you have the option to "Whitelist" them. This means that we will not unfollow this account. By default your total Followings number will never increase more than 800 followers from your starting point. Of course, these settings can be tweaked and changed based on your needs. Liking of posts We use likes to enhance engagement on your account. Let's us explain. On Instagram in order to get likes on your posts, you need to actively like posts of people you follow. You gotta share love to get love! As soon as a user follows back your account we re-visit their profile and like 1-3 of their posts. They're bound to love it! As a reaction to this action we expect that they'll go to your account and like a few of your posts! We don't just get you followers. We grow an engaging audience for you to capitalize on. Story Viewing We do two different types of Story Viewing. We view stories of people you're following (from your "Home Feed") but we will also view stories of people that have not followed you back yet i.e. UTA. The later is a growth method which yields great results in terms of new followers. Home Feed Story Viewing This is an important contributing factor to your account engagement on one hand, and on the overall account health on the other. Firstly, as for the Liking of posts, people like to see you engaging with their content and they'll return the favour. Secondly, when we do interactions through your account we need to make sure that we behave as you would in order to avoid triggering red flags from Instagram. A normal users does a number of different actions on their Instagram account. This is part of that general health score process. UTA Story Viewing This has much the same goal as Follows. We engage with people at scale and hope for them to re-engage back and follow you back. When we say at scale we mean it. We'll view thousands of stories from people that fit into you Unique Targeted Audience. Although followback % are much lower, we compensate that by using Instagrams much higher Story Viewing limits. You can expect dozens of followers per day when working at full pace!

Last updated on Jan 27, 2025

Cancellations & Refunds

At Kicksta, we strive to provide a seamless and transparent experience for all our clients. To ensure clarity, the following outlines our cancellation policy. 🚀 Cancellation During the Free Trial - Clients enrolled in the 7-day free trial can cancel their trial at any time during the trial period. - Cancellation during the free trial ensures that no charges will be applied to the client’s account. - To cancel, clients can simply log in to their account and navigate to Settings page and under Subscriptions click the thrash can icon for the particular subscription they want to cancel and follow the on-screen instructions or contact our 24/7 Support Team for assistance. Cancellation After the Free Trial Ends - Once the 7-day free trial ends, the subscription will automatically convert to an active, paid subscription. - To cancel an active subscription, clients must contact our Support Team, which is available 24/7, through one of the following options: - Live Chat: Accessible via the client’s Dashboard and official Kicksta Website. - Email: Contact our Support Team via email [email protected]. - Clients should include their account information (e.g., registered email) when requesting a cancellation to ensure the process is completed promptly. Important Notes - Cancellation Requests: Cancellation requests for Active Subscriptions must be initiated before the next billing cycle to avoid additional charges. - Support-Managed Cancellations: Once the subscription is active, it cannot be canceled directly by the client through the dashboard. Instead, contacting the support team is required. - Confirmation: After the support team processes the cancellation request, the client will receive a confirmation email. The subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing cycle unless otherwise specified by the client. Refund Policy - Refunds, if applicable, are subject to the terms outlined in Kicksta’s Refund Policy, which can be found on our website. Support Availability Our Support Team is available 24/7 to ensure all cancellation requests are handled quickly and efficiently. Clients can contact us via: - Live Chat on the Dashboard and official Kicksta Website. - Email : [email protected].

Last updated on Jan 30, 2025

Factors That Affect Your Follower Growth with Kicksta

While Kicksta is designed to maximize your reach and attract real, engaged, and organic followers, your final results depend on more than just our growth methods. Your content strategy, niche, and targeting preferences all play a huge role in determining how effectively Kicksta will work for your account. That said, we’ll cover some of the most common factors that can have a huge impact on your growth with Kicksta. 1. Targeting Preferences: Kicksta works by engaging with specific users based on the targets you set. The more precise your targeting, the better the results. - Use relevant hashtags to ensure you’re reaching the right audience. - Choose niche-relevant competitors for Kicksta to target similar audiences. - Update your targeting regularly to refine your strategy. Targeting plays a major role in the success of your growth, and fine-tuning these settings will help you attract followers who are genuinely interested in your content. 2. Quality of Content: Kicksta helps bring real people to your profile, but getting them to follow you depends on what they see. If your content doesn’t catch their interest, they might scroll past without engaging. - Share clear, high-quality photos and videos to make your posts more appealing. - Write captions that spark interest and encourage people to interact. - Experiment with different formats (Reels, carousel posts, and Stories) to boost engagement. The better your content, the more likely the audience Kicksta brings will follow and engage with you. 3. Niche and Audience: Some niches grow faster than others! Growth isn’t the same for everyone since different niches attract different audience behaviors. This ultimately can affect how quickly you gain followers. - Broad niches (fitness, beauty, travel, cooking, etc) attract larger audiences but come with more competition. - Smaller, specific niches (eco-friendly fashion, tech startups, business coaching, etc) may grow slower but attract highly engaged followers. - Trend-based niches (viral challenges pages, meme pages, gaming pages, etc) may grow quickly, but sustaining engagement can be tricky. Kicksta helps target the right audience for your niche, but understanding how your industry behaves on Instagram will help you set realistic expectations. 4. Posting Habits: Kicksta connects you with potential followers, but what you post will determine if they stick around. Here’s how to keep them engaged: - Post at least 3 times per week to stay relevant in their feed. - Use Instagram Stories daily to keep your profile active. - Stick to a consistent theme and brand voice to make your account memorable. The Instagram algorithm favours active accounts, so keeping a steady posting schedule helps maximize the results Kicksta delivers. 5. Account History: Every Profile Grows Differently! Some users see faster results than others, and that’s normal! Your account’s history plays a big role in how quickly you grow. - Newer accounts may take longer to build momentum, as Instagram needs time to analyze engagement patterns. - Older accounts with a strong history of engagement may see results faster. - Accounts with past engagement issues (like shadowbans) might need extra time to regain traction. Kicksta works to improve your visibility, but Instagram’s algorithm considers your account’s activity, consistency, and past engagement when deciding how much exposure you get. In Conclusion: Kicksta is designed to help you gain real, engaged, and organic followers, but your growth results can depend on how well you optimize your content, engagement, and targeting. By combining our automation with great content and consistent engagement, you’ll build an audience that’s not only bigger but also genuinely interested in what you have to offer. If you’re interested in seeing how Kicksta can further support your Instagram growth take a look at our plans to find the best fit for your needs.

Last updated on Feb 25, 2025

Follower Growth: What to Expect

At Kicksta, we understand that one of the most common questions about Instagram growth is, “How many followers can I gain?” While it’s a fair question, we believe transparency is the key to any successful start! Our goal is to help you connect with real people who genuinely care about your content. That said, we focus on natural growth rather than quick fixes. That means we don’t rely on fake followers or bots, as those methods often create more problems than they solve. Instead, Kicksta uses organic strategies to help you grow your audience steadily over time. While this approach takes time, it’s designed to build a solid foundation for lasting engagement and meaningful connections. What Kind of Growth Can You Expect? 🤔 Kicksta offers 3 plans designed to fit different Instagram growth needs: - Kickoff Plan: A great option for those new to Instagram growth or looking to gradually improve their engagement and follower count. This plan includes access to the Growth Pods Network, where users work together to boost post visibility and attract real followers. On average, users can expect to gain 600 to 800 real followers per month, with results starting to show within 7 days. - Growth Plan: Designed for accounts looking for steady and targeted audience growth. This plan combines the Growth Pods Network with Targeted Growth, which uses the follow-unfollow method to connect with accounts that align with your niche. At its core, Targeted Growth helps attract followers who are genuinely interested in your content. With this plan, you can expect monthly growth between 800 and 1,200 real & organic followers. - Advanced Plan: Best for businesses and influencers who want to expand their audience faster while building stronger connections. This plan includes all the features of the Growth Plan, plus automated DMs to help you engage with followers in a more personal way. Expect to gain 1,200 to 1,600 real & organic followers per month, with features designed to strengthen relationships with your audience. Disclaimer: The numbers provided are estimates based on what most Kicksta users typically experience, but growth rates can vary. Factors like your content, niche, and targeting preferences all influence your success with Kicksta. While some accounts may notice changes sooner, others may take longer to build momentum. We’ve said that transparency is the key to a successful start, but we also believe that consistency is the key to real, lasting growth. Remember, results don’t just happen overnight, and Instagram growth isn't one-size-fits-all. Explore our plans to see which one aligns best with your strategy.

Last updated on Feb 05, 2025

How Kicksta Works with Different Types of Instagram Accounts

Kicksta helps Instagram users grow their accounts organically by connecting with relevant audiences. However, different types of Instagram accounts can have varying levels of success. This breakdown explains how Kicksta works for different account types and the best ways to leverage its features for optimal results. 1. Private Instagram Accounts Kicksta interacts with Instagram users based on the targeting preferences you select. Since private accounts do not allow non-followers to see their content, Kicksta cannot operate quite effectively on these types of accounts. To take full advantage of Kicksta, consider switching to a public profile. LIMITATIONS - Kicksta cannot engage with other accounts on your behalf if your profile is set to private - Growth services in general are ineffective for private accounts due to Instagram’s visibility restrictions. 2. Public Instagram Accounts Public accounts allow Kicksta to engage with relevant users based on your targeting preferences, making it an ideal setup for organic growth. To maximize results, ensure your profile is optimized with a strong bio, profile picture, and engaging content. Posting consistently, using hashtags, and leveraging geotags will improve discoverability alongside Kicksta’s growth strategy. Learn more about the key factors that influence your growth with Kicksta in our detailed guide here. 🚀 LIMITATIONS - While Kicksta helps drive potential followers and engagement, content quality, and posting frequency are key to converting visitors into followers. - Aggressive changes in activity, such as sudden surges in interactions, may flag Instagram’s algorithm. Stick to natural growth patterns and avoid overperforming on the account while connected to Kicksta. 3.Verified & Business Instagram Accounts Verified and business accounts carry a level of credibility that makes them particularly well-suited for Kicksta’s organic growth strategy. By staying actively engaged—responding to comments, sharing interactive Reels and Stories, and maintaining a consistent posting schedule—these accounts can enhance their reach and audience interaction. Additionally, these accounts have access to extra Instagram tools, such as insights and contact options, which can further refine their targeting strategy and content approach. However, it’s important to note that Instagram tends to push verified and business accounts toward paid promotions, which may gradually impact their organic reach. LIMITATIONS - Instagram may prioritize paid content over organic reach for business accounts, which could affect engagement levels. - Kicksta helps attract potential followers, but high-quality content and consistent interaction are essential for converting them into long-term followers. 4.“New” Instagram Accounts Newly created accounts are highly sensitive to automation. If a new account engages in high volumes of activity too quickly, Instagram may flag, restrict, or even temporarily disable it. To avoid issues, avoid using Kicksta immediately after creating an account. Instead, spend the first few weeks engaging manually, posting high-quality content, and establishing credibility. Once the account has a solid foundation, starting with Kicksta’s "Moderate" settings ensures gradual and natural growth. LIMITATIONS - High levels of automation on new accounts can trigger Instagram’s spam filters. - Slow initial growth due to Instagram’s restrictions on new profiles. Check out how to properly set up your Instagram before using Kicksta in this brief guide! 5. “Old” Instagram Accounts (Not Verified, Not Business) Kicksta performs well on already-established Instagram accounts, especially those with a history of organic engagement. These accounts generally have more trust in Instagram’s algorithm, allowing for smoother organic growth. Ensuring your content strategy aligns with audience interests, maintaining consistent activity, and using Kicksta’s targeting features to engage with niche-specific users can make all the difference! LIMITATIONS - If the account has been inactive for a long period, engagement may take time to regain traction. - Instagram may deprioritize older accounts with no recent activity, so a consistent posting schedule is essential. In Conclusion: - For best results with Kicksta, use a public, aged account with a consistent posting schedule. - Avoid using Kicksta or any automation activity on new accounts to prevent Instagram restrictions. - Engage manually alongside Kicksta’s growth strategy to maintain authenticity.

Last updated on Feb 12, 2025

How to Prep Your Instagram Account for Organic Growth with Kicksta

Kicksta is a great way to grow your Instagram organically, but before you dive in, it’s worth taking a few steps to set yourself up for success. If your profile looks great and feels active, people are way more likely to follow—and Instagram is less likely to give you a hard time. Nobody wants to grow an account only to run into issues later. So before you start with Kicksta, here’s how to get your account ready for real, lasting growth. 1. Engage Manually Before Using Kicksta Newly created accounts are highly sensitive to automation. If an account engages in a high volume of activity too quickly, Instagram may flag, restrict, or even temporarily disable it. To avoid these issues, spend the first few weeks manually engaging with other users before activating Kicksta. What You Should Do: - Like and comment on posts within your niche to build initial engagement. - Follow relevant accounts gradually to establish credibility. - Respond to comments and direct messages to show that your account is active and authentic. This initial engagement signals to Instagram that your account is real and valuable, reducing the risk of being flagged when you start using Kicksta. 2. Post High-Quality Content Consistently A profile with engaging content attracts more followers and keeps new visitors interested. Without strong content, even the best growth strategies will struggle to convert visitors into followers. How to Improve Your Content: - Share clear, high-quality photos and videos to make your posts more appealing. - Write captions that spark interest and encourage people to interact. - Experiment with different formats (Reels, carousel posts, and Stories) to boost engagement. Bonus Tip: Before you start using Kicksta, make sure your feed isn’t empty. Aim for at least 9-12 solid posts so that anyone who visits your profile has something to explore—and a reason to follow. 3. Optimize Your Instagram Profile A well-optimized profile grabs attention right away and makes it way more likely that visitors will hit that follow button. How to Optimize Your Profile: - Pick a profile pic that clearly represents you or your brand—something clean, professional, and easy to recognize. - Write a bio that gets straight to the point. Let others know what you’re all about and maybe sprinkle in a few keywords to help with discoverability. - Got a website, shop, or anything else worth sharing? Add a link in your bio (Linktree is great if you’ve got multiple). - Use Highlights to showcase testimonials, product details, or behind-the-scenes moments that make people want to stick around. 4. Stay Active & Consistent Instagram prioritizes active accounts that consistently engage with their audience. Posting sporadically can slow down your growth and reduce visibility. Best Practices for Consistency: - Post at least 3 times per week to maintain a presence. - Interact with your audience by replying to comments and DMs daily. - Leverage Instagram Stories daily to keep engagement levels high. Being consistent before starting Kicksta ensures that new followers have fresh content to engage with! 5. Start Slow with Kicksta Once your account is well-prepared, you can integrate Kicksta to enhance your organic reach. However, it’s crucial to start increasing activity slowly to avoid Instagram’s spam detection. Best Way to Start with Kicksta: - Monitor your growth and engagement in the first few weeks. - Gradually increase activity if your account is responding well. - Continue posting and engaging manually alongside Kicksta to maintain authenticity. Disclaimer: All new Kicksta clients start with moderate settings, with activity gradually increasing over time. If your account requires extra caution, our support team can adjust the setup to ensure Kicksta operates even more safely during the initial weeks. In Conclusion: Preparing your Instagram account before using Kicksta sets you up for steady, safe, and effective growth. These simple steps will help Kicksta work even more effectively, making it easier to attract real followers who stick around. 👉 Want to learn more about the factors that impact your Kicksta growth? Check out our detailed guide here. 🚀

Last updated on Feb 12, 2025