Make a note of the people that have engaged with your posts. If you have the memory of a goldfish, then track this on a simple spreadsheet: name, Instagram handle, niche and any other info on the creator (like their job). Then go through the list and interact with their page. Tit for tat!
Turn on notifications for small and popular accounts you like. When they post, you’ll be the first to show up with your #1 fan foam finger. As you comment in real-time, it’s the first thing the creator and their followers see, meaning more eyes on you. Showing support for other accounts is important to create a collaborative space over a competitive one.