So You Want the Gram Glitter? A Guide to Getting Verified (According to Us, Not Really Instagram)
Ah, the coveted blue checkmark. That little badge of honor that separates the A-listers from the, well, not-so-A-listers on Instagram. It's a mystery shrouded in secrecy, a social status symbol that makes the acceptance letter to Hogwarts look like a grocery list. But fear not, fellow meme-lords and aspiring influencers, for we are here to crack the code... maybe.
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What We Know (or Think We Know)
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Being Famous is a Plus (Surprise!)
This one's a no-brainer. Unless you're the world's most recognizable cat (looking at you, grumpy cat - RIP), you'll need a modicum of fame to get your foot in the verification door. Politicians, athletes, actors, that one guy who makes those hilarious balloon animals at birthday parties - all prime candidates. -
Impersonators are a Nuisance (Who Knew?) Apparently, Instagram is worried about us, the easily confused masses, falling victim to fake celebrity accounts. Bold Because apparently we can't tell the difference between Kylie Jenner and Kylie_Jenner_The_Balloon_Animal_Maker (it's the unibrow, people!).
The Verification Rumors: Fact or Fiction?
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Myth: You Need a Million Followers False! While a healthy following certainly doesn't hurt, it's not the golden ticket. There are plenty of micro-influencers with rabidly engaged followings who haven't gotten the blue badge love.
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Myth: It Costs a Small Fortune
Again, False! Verification is a free service from Instagram (although, we wouldn't mind a small verification fee if it meant getting a follow back from Beyonc�). -
Maybe Fact: Having a Publicist Helps
This one's a bit murky. While having a PR team constantly pestering Instagram on your behalf might nudge your application to the top of the pile, it's not a guaranteed shortcut.
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So How Do Us Regular Folk Get Verified?
The big question, and honestly, the answer is a bit hazy. Instagram keeps their verification process tightly under wraps, like the recipe for Colonel Sanders' secret herbs and spices. But here are some (possibly) helpful tips:
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Be Ultra-Mega-Authentic This means being the real you, even if the real you mostly involves posting pictures of your cat wearing hats.
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Get Featured in Legit News Sources Sorry, getting interviewed by your local news station about your impressive sock collection probably won't do the trick. Aim for Forbes, The New Yorker, or that one time your dog got mentioned in a Buzzfeed listicle.
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Build a Strong, Engaged Community
This means ditching the bot followers and focusing on real people who like your content. -
Post Consistently (and Maybe Pray a Little) There's no magic formula, but keeping your profile active can't hurt. And hey, maybe send a quick prayer to the Instagram verification gods. It can't hurt, right?
Remember: Verification is a marathon, not a sprint. Focus on creating great content, building a community, and maybe working on that side hustle to afford a blue checkmark bedazzled phone case (because why not?).
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