I used a bot to grow my partner’s Instagram account
After experimenting for 24 hours with a bot that would guarantee a boost in her partner’s follower count, marketer Elysia Raphael realised Instagram’s algorithms now ensure there’s no such thing as free #instafame.
I did the unthinkable – I used a bot service to grow my partner’s Instagram account.
Most social platforms are now saturated, and with more competition between savvy users, it’s near impossible to organically grow an engaged audience from scratch these days.
I actually think it’s detrimental. Most people aren’t stupid.. with apps like unfollowers showing who has unfollowed you, I now unfollow anyone who has unfollowed me. I’ve also called out a few people directly, because it seems almost underhanded. I’d never follow (or buy from) a business who engages in such business practices. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth.