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Feature Breakdown

Detailed guides about our features and how you can use them to maximize your growth.
Luka Albert
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Welcome DMs Explained 💬

This short guide will tell you everything you will need to know to effectively use the Welcome DM feature on your dashboard. 💬 What is a Welcome DM The Welcome DM feature allows you to send a personalized welcome message to all new followers you gain with our service. It’s a great way to build engagement with your new followers - share a coupon, survey, or invite them to check out your YouTube and TikTok channels, the possibilities are endless! 🚀 How Welcome DMs work Welcome DMs are configured from your dashboard Dynamics Page. You can turn your DMs ON or OFF at any time by clicking on the toggle button next to the feature. To set a DM, simply click on the text field and enter what message you would like to send to your new followers. Any text that you write will be saved as a “Draft”. Once you are satisfied with your message, click the “Save” button to save that message and start sending. Don’t worry if you make a mistake or change your mind - you can change your message whenever you want. P.S. It never hurts to sprinkle in a few emojis and make your message more interesting. 😉 Important things to note Since Welcome DMs are part of our Core Growth Features, it’s important to keep a few things in mind: - Welcome DMs are sent out just before Unfollowing - Because of this, there is a delay of a few days between someone following you and them receiving a Welcome DM - You can see how many Welcome DMs have been sent out in the Welcome DM section of the Dynamics page - You Need to be in Auto Mode (Default) to send Welcome DMs

Last updated on Oct 11, 2023

Suggested Targeting

Whether you’re a business, e-commerce store, influencer, blogger, or any other type of Instagrammer, the best way to grow on social media is to find your target audience and get them hooked on your content. 🎯 Finding your target audience requires a lot of research, knowledge, and experience. And while no one knows your profile better than you, it never hurts to have a little help along the way. That’s where we jump in! How Suggested Targeting Works Targeting Suggestions will show up automatically every time you add any targets to your account. You can add as many as you like - up to 30. 📈 Our system automatically researches and suggests top-performing Targets for your account, so they’re always ready when you need them. We use the data from the millions of Targets added to our system and filter out the best ones that will be a good fit for your profile. 🤖 Instagram accounts are categorized into dozens of different groups, all of which are decided by Instagram directly. We automatically detect what type of account you have and only show you suggestions that fit your niche. If you are not satisfied with your suggestions - you can always change your group and receive targeting suggestions that work better for you. 👌 Important things to note Suggested Targeting is a feature that works straight out of the box, but there's still a few things to keep in mind when using it. - Suggested Targeting is based on total Followback % and interactions for that Target - Targeting Suggestions do not take your Location into account, so you may for example get targets that perform well in Europe, even though your account is in the US - Suggested Targeting categories are dictated by Instagram, which means they may also heavily vary in number. Certain older categories can have hundreds of targets, but other newer ones might only have a few

Last updated on Oct 11, 2023

Like after Follow

Growing on Instagram isn’t just about building an audience, it’s also about keeping them engaged and coming back for more. ❣️ That’s exactly why we have built our Like after Follow feature, which will automatically Like posts of your targeted audience and get them to engage with your account. Like after Follow is a core part of our service, and is available on all plans. It’s advised to keep this feature ON at all times, since it has a tremendous impact on performance and growth. How Like after Follow works Like after Follow is a core system feature, and can be toggled at any time on your Dynamics page. The feature is ON by default, since it significantly boosts your performance, growth, engagement, and makes your activity seem genuine and organic. So - how does it work? Our system is designed to follow and unfollow targeted users in order to organically grow your account, and this feature is perfectly integrated with that process. ⏱️ Like after Follow automatically likes anywhere from 1-3 posts from an account that has followed you back, ensuring they get one last reminder to engage with your account. We always make sure to avoid liking old posts, and we adjust the number of likes to the number of posts the account has. This ensures that your activity seems authentic and prompts them to check out your account again. 🚀 Important things to note Since Like after Follow is a part of our core service, it’s important to keep a few things in mind: - We only Like posts from accounts that our system followed, and that have followed you back - You can see the number of Likes done in your Dynamics Screen, in the Like after Follow section - We Like posts before unfollowing an account - Because of this, there will be a delay of a day or two before you notice an update to your Like after Follow counter

Last updated on Oct 11, 2023

Targeted Growth vs Growth Pods Network

When it comes to Social Media Marketing, every Instagram user has unique goals—there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Some Instagram users aim for rapid exposure and a broader audience, while others focus on deepening engagement and fostering loyal connections. 🎯 No matter your approach, we’ve designed solutions that work with your goals—whether it’s building a vibrant, engaged community or maximizing your account’s visibility. 🚀 Targeted Growth Building an engaged audience starts with authenticity, and that’s exactly what our system is designed to achieve. By tailoring your targeting preferences on your dashboard, we help you connect with the right people who align with your niche and vision. 🎯 The process is straightforward yet highly effective: Kicksta engages with potential followers by following, liking, and even sending DMs, creating real connections that foster growth. Over time, we streamline your account by performing a series of unfollows, ensuring your community is made up of those who truly resonate with your content. This personalized approach is unmatched when it comes to fostering meaningful engagement and driving real, organic growth! Our Targeted Growth method is available on Growth and Advanced plans, and here’s what you need to know: 1. Login Required: To enable Targeted Growth, you’ll need to log in to Kicksta with your Instagram credentials. Keeping your credentials up-to-date ensures uninterrupted service. 2. Targeting Setup: Choose how you want to grow by selecting Instagram accounts or hashtags as your targets. If you target accounts, Kicksta will engage with their followers. If you target hashtags, it will interact with users who have used them. To make things easier, we also offer niche-based targeting suggestions to help you reach the right audience. 3. Warmup Phase: All accounts undergo a 72-hour warmup phase. During this time, Kicksta simulates natural user behavior—viewing stories, scrolling, and exploring feeds. This ensures that real interactions like follows, unfollows, likes, and DMs appear organic and stay fully compliant with Instagram’s guidelines. Keep in mind that organic growth is a journey, and while it takes time, it’s one of the most rewarding ways to create a loyal audience. Your content, niche, and targeting preferences all play a role in shaping your success with Kicksta. Our Customer Support Agents, a team of growth experts, are here every step of the way to provide you with the right strategy to unlock your account’s full potential and create a community that aligns with your brand. 🚀 Growth Pods Network Success on Instagram starts with meaningful interactions, and our Growth Pods Network is designed to amplify your presence. With advanced machine learning, Kicksta analyzes your account and strategically places it into Growth Pods tailored to your niche and goals. 🌟 These aren’t random groups—they’re made up of real Instagram users who have opted in to be part of Growth Pods. Each pod is organized based on account type and niche, ensuring your profile is placed where it fits best. This helps increase visibility and create opportunities for authentic interactions. Whether you want to expand your reach or deepen audience engagement, Growth Pods work alongside any organic strategies to give your account an extra boost. 🚀 The Growth Pods are available on all plans Kicksta offers. However, the Kickoff plan exclusively relies on Growth Pods as its main growth method! Important Notes - Every account is automatically pre-set to the Growth Pods Network, as most clients prefer rapid growth and increased visibility! - Switching between the types of growth is simple—just head to your Dynamics page and toggle the option to match your goals! - The Growth Pods are available on all plans Kicksta offers while the Targeted Growth is exclusively available on Growth and Advanced plans! In Conclusion The main difference between Targeted Growth and Growth Pods Network lies in their approach. Targeted Growth focuses on building an organic, loyal audience through personalized interactions like follows, likes, and DMs based on your selected targets. Meanwhile, the Growth Pods Network boosts visibility by connecting your account with real users in niche-specific groups, offering faster exposure and follower growth. No matter what your growth goals are, you have the flexibility to choose what works best for you—whether it’s organic engagement, increased visibility, or simply…both. 🚀

Last updated on Jan 29, 2025