Instagram and social media may as well be the new form of ID for society. With that blue checkmark being the coveted achievement for anyone wanting to be recognized as an influencer on social media. Getting verified on Instagram is something that has befuddled users for years. It was even confusing for those who miraculously got one.
At first, there was no “clear” way to earn an Instagram verification badge. Besides becoming, at least, regionally famous which most likely isn’t going to happen for most of us. Now, while Instagram verification still isn’t easy to achieve, It’s at least easier to find out what you need to do to become verified.
Benefits Of Getting Verified On Instagram
Besides the obvious clout you’ll receive from your friends and community, there are plenty of reasons to want to be verified on Instagram. First and foremost, there’s the increased attention from other users and business. The blue badge at least shows you have something to offer and this will bring more people to check out your page.
Ultimately leading to more interest and followers. It also builds brand awareness, in a way legitimizing whatever it is you’re doing and helping to leave a lasting impact on the viewer. With becoming verified, you’ll gain access to having links in your story which you will otherwise need 10,000 followers to be able to unlock. Lastly, that little blue checkmark provides a huge boost in building trust amongst your current and potential followers that you are a real account and not spam or just buying engagements.
4 Tips To Help With Instagram Verification
If you’ve come this far you’re probably at least interested in how to help build up your Instagram if not get verified. So, here are 4 quick tips to help boost your page and possibly get verified.
- Complete Your Instagram Bio
This seems simple but it is actually one of the core requirements for Instagram verification. Make sure your bio completely filled out including a profile picture and at least one post on your account.
- Work On Getting Published On Major Websites
You don’t need to become the next J.K. Rowling but having your name out there is a huge help. Each Instagram account is verified manually by an Instagram employee, who performs a check for multiple news sources. So sending out press releases, media kits and connecting with local news agencies will be a huge help in earning your Instagram badge.
Reach out to us via email for information and pricing on select PR packages to help you gain the press needed to help with verification. RMR Email Contact Information: info@respectmyregion.com
- Groom Your Web Presence
Optimize your web page and other social media in order to help your profiles appear appear highly in a web search. If you are only utilizing Instagram it will be much harder to become verified. But, grooming your web presence and dominating the search around your name are integral in your efforts to gaining Instagram verification.
- Continue To Grow Following
There is no official number of followers you need in order to be eligible for verification. But, it holds true that the more followers and real engagement you have the more likely you are to become verified. So keep on pushing your name and content out there. Memes are one good way to get into it, sounds funny but everyone loves a good meme and there’s never too many followers to gain.
How To Increase Engagement
By now you’re almost ready to get your Instagram verification, but there’s just one thing left to go over. We mentioned you must continue to grow your following and engagement. But that’s not always the easiest to do so here are a few pro tips to increase your engagement.
- Use Popular hashtags
- Cross-promote your social media accounts
- Personalize your post
- Post at the best times for your target social network
- Try and be newsworthy
- Avoid bad social practices
Alright so you’ve built your following, groomed your web presence, and got published in some other media. Now you are ready for the responsibilities that is the clout of the IG verification badge. All it is is a few steps in your Instagram settings.
1. Visit your profile and tap the Menu button in the top right corner
2. Tap the Settings icon (it looks like a little gear)
3. Tap the Account icon
4. Tap Request Verification near the bottom
5. Fill out your full name, professional name, and category
6. Upload a picture of your ID or business documents
7. Click Send when your application is complete!
While all this will help your Instagram grow by leaps and bounds. These steps aren’t guaranteed to get you that Instagram verification badge. Most important things to remember is to be unique, authentic, complete, and notable. Good luck!
Don’t forget that you can get verified using Respect My Region’s elite PR partners. Send an email to info@RespectMyRegion.com with ATTN Mitch & Joey in the subject and make sure to mention that you’d like info on what our verification packages includes.
