tips for becoming more popular on instagram anyone?

[Scarlet Starlet]

So before people start judging me here, I'm not trying to become famous!
I was wondering if it is possible to become popular on instagram without being on twitter?
a lot of people I know seem to have wayyy more followers, way more likes and comments on their photos.
Is it just a matter of, keep posting and over time people will notice me more?
I would be very thankful for any advice at all.

[Iamthemockingjay]

put down follow back, use popular hashtags in your captions, make sure your not on private, try not to go so random etc