The Follow/Unfollow method isn’t new — but when done right, it’s still one of the most effective growth tactics out there. At Flock Social, we’ve refined this into a subtle, strategic flow that mirrors real user behavior.
📝 How It Works (Step-by-Step)
You connect your Account
Log in to your Instagram account via the Flock Social dashboard.You set the Targets
Choose accounts and hashtags your ideal audience already follows or engages with. (Tip: our Targeting Suggestions can help during setup!)We engage with real users
Flock follows users who follow or engage with your Targets — in small batches. Once your account is warmed up, the activity increases.They check you out
You follow them → you appear in their notifications → you view their Stories. If your profile is optimized, many will follow you back.We unfollow
After 2–4 days, we unfollow the same users. This keeps your following-to-follower ratio clean.
👉 Important note: Everyone you followed before joining is automatically whitelisted so they’re never unfollowed.
💡 Why It Works
When someone gets a new follower, chances are they’ll check who it is. If your profile feels relevant or interesting, they’re far more likely to hit Follow and stick around.
This way, you’re not just collecting numbers — you’re attracting people who are genuinely into your content. Over time, your engagement becomes authentic as your audience naturally reflects your niche.
📊 What About Limits?
Instagram enforces daily action limits. Flock Social’s system keeps you under the radar by:
✅ Gradually ramping up activity
✅ Adjusting daily limits based on your account’s age and activity
✅ Spacing out follows/unfollows in natural shifts
✅ Final Thoughts
The Follow/Unfollow method is still around for a reason — it works when you don’t treat it like a numbers game.
What makes it click is intent. You’re not following random accounts hoping for luck. You’re showing up in front of people who already engage with content like yours, giving them a real reason to follow back.
Flock Social just handles the heavy lifting. 🚀