The Instagram Stories - Social Media News 2-11-26 - Starting from Zero Followers - Strategically
Feb 11, 2026
Madison Brave, creator documenting a restart from zero while aiming for 10K followers. She discusses starting Instagram from scratch with short-form strategy tips. Topics include crafting strong hooks, improving content quality, and maintaining consistency. Conversations also touch on platform updates like Threads' Dear Algo and TikTok's local feed.
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Control Your Threads Feed Directly
- Threads introduced "Dear Algo" so users can request more or less of specific content for three days.
- Reposts of a Dear Algo post apply the same personalization to the reposter's feed.
Use TikTok's Local Feed Regularly
- Use TikTok's Local Feed to surface community-relevant posts about events, restaurants, and small businesses.
- Check the Local Feed to discover timely nearby content based on location and topic.
Hook Fast And Keep Quality High
- Start strong with a visual or verbal hook to capture attention within the first second.
- Prioritize daily posting but maintain high production values like good lighting and 4K back-camera filming.