Hey Genesis Residents!

I can hardly believe it myself, but my faceless Instagram accounts have earned me over Fifty Grands in passive income

Yes, you read that right, 50K dollars💰

And the best part?

I started as a complete newbie just two years ago

I barely knew the basics of Instagram, yet here I am, with a successful business that practically runs itself

In today’s issue, I’m sharing my foolproof blueprint 101—a step-by-step guide that can help you achieve similar, if not better, results.

Let’s transform your Instagram Game!

📝 Today’s Menu

• 🤩 Step 1: Dive into Your Passion

• ⚒️ Step 2: Gear Up with the Right Tools

• 🧑🏻‍💻 Step 3: Master the Instagram

• 🔥 Step 4: Crafting Killer Posts and Reels

• 🚀 Step 6: Test for Virality

• ⚡ Step 7: Post Consistently

• 📊 Step 8: Analyze Insights

• 🤑 Step 9: Monetize Your Account

• 📈 Step10: Think Long-Term

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🤩 Dive into Your Passion

The first step to creating a successful Instagram account is to focus on something you are truly passionate about.

Your content should revolve around a topic that excites you.

If you don't love what you're posting about, it will become overwhelming and unsustainable.

From my own experience, my accounts have thrived in niches like travel, sports, health, and fitness.

Believe me, there's an audience for almost any passion.

So, take a moment to identify yours.

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⚒️ Gear Up with the Right Tools

To run this smoothly, you'll need a couple of essential tools:

📽️ Video Editor: For those catchy reels, a good video editor is a must.

Adobe Creative Cloud offers a sweet deal for students at just under $15 a month, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

But if you're looking for something more budget-friendly, CapCut is fantastic for video editing, and Canva is a design wizard.

🖼️ Design Studio: Canva helped me skyrocket my first account to 1.5 million followers.

It's user-friendly and incredibly powerful for creating eye-catching posts.

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🧑🏻‍💻 Master the Instagram Algorithm

Before you start posting, it's crucial to understand Instagram's ever-evolving algorithm.

To hit the viral jackpot, you need to focus on three major factors: watch time, saves, and shares.

Forget about likes; they are not the golden ticket anymore.

👀 Watch Time: How long viewers are watching your content.

💎 Saves: How often viewers save your content for later.

♻️ Shares: How often viewers share your content with their friends or on their stories.

Statistics show that on average, a post grabs someone's attention for just three seconds, and out of a thousand viewers, only two might share it.

However, viral sensations smash these averages, sometimes magnifying them tenfold.

The potential here is massive.

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🔥 Crafting Killer Posts and Reels

Creating a Killer Post Using Canva

Start with a bold and powerful first slide designed to grab attention. This is called the "hook."

It's about contrast and curiosity, making viewers think, "I have to see what's next."

Next, use to generate motivational quotes tailored to your niche.

For example, if your page is about sports, ask for quotes from renowned athletes.

Once you have your quotes, copy-paste them into your Canva slides, adding snazzy colors and graphics that resonate with your audience.

Posts like these are viral gold mines.

Crafting Viral Reels

Ever since TikTok exploded, Instagram has been pushing reels hard.

This competition is a huge opportunity for growth. I've seen simple meme videos rack up millions of views.

For instance, one of my meme videos got over 3 million views, skyrocketing my follower count.

To create a viral reel:

🤖 Use ChatGPT for punchy motivational quotes.

🗣️ Consider using a text-to-speech AI like ElevenLabs for a specific tone.

🎨 Avoid copyrighted art and use AI-generated images from services like MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, or Leonardo AI.

📽️ Use CapCut to sync your images with audio and add captions.

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🚀 Test for Virality

Before posting, use this simple litmus test to gauge the virality of your content:

• Will it make folks pause and soak it in?

• Is it share-worthy?

• Will it spark conversations and get people commenting?

• Is it the kind of content someone would want to bookmark and revisit?

• Does it pack a punch in terms of value?

If you nod yes to all these, congrats! 🎉

You've got a potential viral hit. Bookmark this checklist or snap a screenshot. It's a game-changer for Instagram success.

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⚡ Post Consistently

Aim for daily posts. Prioritize quality over quantity.

Overposting can wear down your audience's interest, while underposting can make you fade into the background.

Consistency is key.

Show up every day, and each post should be better than the previous.

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📊 Analyze Insights

Instagram's Insights feature is a treasure trove of data.

It shows you reach, traffic sources, likes, shares, saves, and more.

The real champs on Instagram dig deep into these insights, decode the patterns, and weave that magic into their upcoming content.

Be a champ, study, learn, and evolve.

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🤑 Monetize Your Account

All your hustle leads to this moment. Monetization is not just possible, it's achievable.

Companies are willing to invest big bucks to tap into niche audiences like yours.

Here’s how to turn potential into profit:

⚡ Partner with Companies: Imagine your account is about investing. Partnering with day trading firms or finance apps like Robinhood can be a goldmine.

Reach out to these companies via LinkedIn, introduce yourself, and propose a partnership. 

Include a media kit with your insights to give them a clearer picture.

⚡ Negotiate Deals: Once you have their interest, negotiate the deal.

The heftiest paycheck I've ever pocketed for a single post was a cool five grand.

This shows the potential of the goldmine you're sitting on.

Here’s a sample message:

"Hi [Name], I hope you’re doing well. I’m the face behind [your@] on Instagram. I  have an amazing community of over 100,000 followers passionate about [your niche]. I’m lining up some spots for June and thought [Company Name] might be a great fit. Fancy a chat about it? Thanks in advance."

Include a media kit with your insights for a clearer picture, and negotiate confidently.

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📈 Think Long-Term

Instagram is a marathon, not a sprint. Many start with a bang but fizzle out quickly.

Focus on the long game.

Consistency and quality will help you outlast the crowd. Each post should be a notch better than the previous.

This is a race you can win.

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