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INTERMEDIATECREATIVE60 DAYS

Grow to 10,000 Instagram Followers

Build engaged Instagram following to unlock brand deals. 60-day intensive growth challenge.

Starting Capital
€100
Target Earnings
500
Participants
9,834
Success Rate
41%

🎯 Challenge Goal

Reach 10,000 real, engaged followers and land first paid sponsorship

Day-by-Day Roadmap

1

Define niche and aesthetic

4 hours

Choose profitable niche (fitness, fashion, food, finance). Plan content theme.

3

Create 30 posts in advance

20 hours

Batch-create high-quality content for first month.

5

Post daily + 5 Stories

2 hours daily

Consistent posting at peak times (1pm, 7pm Irish time).

10

Engagement strategy

1 hour daily

Comment on 50 posts daily in your niche. DM collaboration opportunities.

20

Launch Reels strategy

3 hours daily

Post 1 Reel daily. Target trending audio and formats.

35

Reach 5,000 followers

Ongoing

Milestone! Start pitching small brands for gifted collabs.

50

Reach 10,000 followers

Ongoing

Unlock swipe-up links. Land first EUR 200+ paid sponsorship.

60

Monetization launch

10 hours

Pitch 10 brands for paid posts at EUR 200-500 each.

Success Stories

N

Niamh B., Dublin

+€800

Grew from 800 to 12,000 followers in 52 days. Landed EUR 800 in sponsorships.

Pro Tips

  • Post Reels at 7pm for maximum reach
  • Use 25-30 hashtags per post (mix of sizes)
  • Engage first hour after posting to boost algorithm
  • Collaborate with accounts 2-5x your size
  • Quality over quantity - never post low-effort content

Common Mistakes

  • Posting inconsistently
  • Using banned or irrelevant hashtags
  • Buying fake followers (kills engagement)
  • Not using Instagram analytics
  • Ignoring Stories feature

Required Skills

PhotographyVideo editingSocial media strategyPersistence

Rewards

Badge: Micro-Influencer Badge
1,500 Points
Brand Partnership Database

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Disclaimer

Results vary. Success rate: 41%. Not guaranteed. See terms.

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