Getting Started with Kicksta

Lesson 1

How to Add Your Instagram Account

In this lesson, we’ll cover how to add your Instagram account to Kicksta:

1. Navigate to the Kicksta dashboard and click 'Add Account'.
2. A pop-up window will appear, asking you to log in to your Instagram.
3. Enter your Instagram password.
4. Accept the logins from the Kicksta servers by clicking “this was me” within the IG app.
5. Once verified, Kicksta will connect your account securely.

Bonus tip: Accept the Kicksta logins right away to speed up the connection process!

Lesson 2

How to Add Targets

In this lesson, we’ll cover how to effectively search and add targets to start engaging with the right audience on Kicksta:

1. Navigate to the Targeting section of the dashboard.
2. Click on the 'Add Targets' button.
3. Search for specific usernames & hashtags.
4. For example, target fitness influencers or hashtags like #fitnessmotivation if you're a fitness brand.

Bonus tip: Make sure to regularly refine your targets to maximize the chances of reaching the right audience!

Lesson 3

Utilizing the Targeting Suggestion Feature

In this lesson, we’ll cover how to effectively use Kicksta’s targeting suggestion feature:

1. Navigate to the Targeting section of the dashboard.
2. Click on the 'Add Targets' button.
3. Click on ‘Recommended Targets’.
4. Search through relevant accounts or hashtags based on the selected niche for your account.
5. Review the suggestions and add them directly to your target list.

Bonus tip: Use the suggestion tool to expand your ideal audience and make targeting faster and more accurate!

Lesson 4

How to Track Your Progress

In this lesson, we’ll cover the key graphs Kicksta uses to display the overall growth of your account:

1. The Growth Graph shows how many followers you gained each day.
2. The Interactions Graph displays the number of follows and unfollows that occurred daily.
3. The Followers Graph tracks your follower growth rate over time.

Bonus tip: Regularly check these graphs to get a better understanding of the impact your targeting has and adjust the strategy as needed!

Lesson 5

Understanding the Activity, Queue, and Followbacks Tab

In this lesson, we’ll cover three key tabs Kicksta uses to keep track of your interactions:

1. Followbacks Tab: Displays followbacks categorized by the target.
2. Activity Tab: Shows which users have been followed or unfollowed in real time based on each target.
3. Queue Tab: Lists users waiting to be followed or unfollowed.

Bonus tip: Use these tabs to monitor Kicksta’s progress and get a better understanding of which targets are generating the best results!

Lesson 6

Whitelisting and Blacklisting Features

In this lesson, we’ll cover how to utilize the Whitelist and Blacklist features:

1. To whitelist accounts that should not be unfollowed, go to the settings and add users to the 'Whitelist.' It’s important to add that accounts followed before using Kicksta are automatically whitelisted.
2. For blacklisting, add accounts you want to avoid engaging with.

Bonus tip: Utilize both features to keep important connections and avoid unwanted interactions!

Lesson 7

Choosing Your Growth Mode

In this lesson, we’ll cover two main growth modes Kicksta uses to grow your account:

1. Targeted Growth Only focuses on organic and gradual growth which is ideal for building a highly engaged community.
2. Maximum Growth Speed is designed to generate faster results by promoting your account to more global users in a shorter timeframe.

Bonus tip: For better overall results, leave the Maximum Growth Speed on, Targeted Growth Only always works in the background!

Lesson 8

Like After Follow

In this lesson, we’ll cover Kicksta’s ‘Like After Follow’ feature:

1. To kick things off, go to the dynamics section of the dashboard and toggle on the ‘Like After Follow’ feature
2. Kicksta will automatically like 1-3 posts from the user who gave a followback to boost the engagement.

Bonus tip: Monitor the number of posts that have been liked and use the data to plan the next engagement steps!

Lesson 9

Sending Welcome DMs

In this lesson, we’ll cover Kicksta’s ‘Welcome DM’ feature:

1. Navigate to the dynamics section of the dashboard
2. Toggle on the ‘Welcome DM’ feature and craft your personalized message to set things in motion.
3. Kicksta will begin sending messages to every new follower you obtain.

Bonus tip: Use this feature to start meaningful conversations and pitch your services or products to every new follower!