How can I get followers on Instagram?

[AskJeMma]

I have an account i just made it but I'm not gonna share it because it's a personal account for my friends and family. Anyways what do I do to get followers? I don't have a Facebook and I want to do hashtags because those are annoying.

[Blue Planet]

put up a post

[Rosita]

Follow other people so they follow you back or I know you said you don't like hashtags but you could search up followforfollow and follow people who's pictures come up

[Claire]

Text your friends and family with your Instagram name eg @yahooquestioner and say I've just joined Instagram, follow me and il follow back.
Also if you put a photo up then for example #american then other people who are interested in Americans will search #american they might see your photo like it and follow you xx

[Taylor]

I'm finding you contradictory. You said it is personal for friends and family. However, you are asking for followers.... Other than your friends and family? Make up your mind.