For the past month, I've been putting some energy into social media.  Social media is such a great tool and I've seen it make businesses - through followers, connections, and brands.  It is not something that comes natural to me, in fact it feels very unnatural and revealing, but I am working on it.  No matter where on the scale of social media comfort you are, the following tips are sure to help you get more eyes on your business.  

I know this because the person I asked to give me her tips on growing your Instagram following amassed over 10,000 followers in about a year.  In fact, I'm pretty sure most of them came in the last six months.  Her name is Meg Hosler from Meggie H Interiors.  Meg told me that with little to no money to spend on marketing and advertising Instagram has become invaluable to getting her name out there.  She said, "The Instagram community within design and architecture is very supportive and interactive.  I have met a number of my Instafriends in person and have made some great friends.  It has also been the number one way my clients find  me.  Instagram is also how I was discovered by The Glam Pad blog which has been invaluable to launching my career."  Below are Meg's tips on how to grow your followers: