Shoutout Instagram: what it is and how it works

Browsing the Internet, you have discovered a particular function proposed by Instagram call Shoutout and now you would like to find out what is it and how it works. We at ChimeraRevo we have created an ad hoc guide to explain specifically how to best use this interesting feature.

Instagram Shoutout: What is it

For those wondering, one Shoutout it is practically a mention that is made by a Instagram profile to another using the @. This is done by posting a photo or video on the popular photo social network by inserting in the Description the mention of another user via the @. Shoutout Instagram, in short, it is a really interesting feature that allows you to create a sort of direct link to the profile mentioned which could result in new follower.



Shoutout Instagram: how it works

The operation of this functionality proposed by Instagram it's really that simple. Currently, there are 3 types of Shoutout: those who come exchanged between two users (S4S), those Bestsellers and those bought yourself.

Taking a practical example, you have a profile dedicated entirely to technology and would like to increase your followers. In this case, you can rely on a profile with many followers dedicated to technology.

Just contact the latter via Direct o the desired method, establish the payment methods and the number of photos and / or videos that the latter will have to publish and the maximum time that the mention must remain. Usually, one Shoutout lasts 24 hours.


During these hours, if the chosen profile has a good engagement rate, you will acquire new followers interested in your content. Basically, through this function you will be able to get new followers and greater interaction (engagement) with photos, videos and stories.


As anticipated in the last few lines, it is possible Shoutout on Instagram using 3 methods: exchange, purchase o sale. In the first case, the free exchange of Shoutout between two profiles that have a fairly similar number of followers. Just contact the other person via Direct or your preferred method and submit a simple request for S4S (Shoutout exchange). Therefore, you will publish a post mentioning the other user and the latter will do the same thing with you.

If you decide to buy one Shoutout su Instagram, then we advise you first of all to carry out a direct search on the social network in order to find the profiles followed in the sector that interests you most (eg technology). Once you have analyzed in detail all the posts published (taking into consideration the number of likes and comments and comparing them with that of followers), contact the profile by sending a private message, by phone or by e-mail.

As the default format, you can use the following:

Hi username,

I took a look at your Instagram profile and noticed that you post some really interesting content.

For some time I have decided to open a profile on Instagram that deals with content very similar to yours.


For this, I was wondering if you would be willing to do a Shoutout in one of your next posts.

In case of positive outcome, I kindly ask you to provide me with the price and methods.

Waiting for your reply, I wish you a good day!

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Shoutout Instagram: what it is and how it works

Alternatively, it is possible buy a Shoutout using a special marketplace such as Shoutcart. It is the first platform in the world created forinfluence marketing and inside it groups over 400 million active followers that you can consider for your purpose.


Once connected on the website of Shoutcart, just press the button KATEGORIEN Influencers, enter the keyword within the field Search influencers by keyword (e.g. technology, tech or technology) and evaluate the proposed profiles. In this case, we suggest you take the authenticity score of the profile (via the Score) or the number of followers. Remember that the higher the authenticity score, the higher the visibility and interaction of users. To view the price and to continue with the purchase, it is necessary create a free account pressing the button Register for Free at the top and follow the guided procedure.


If you have a profile with a lot of followers and particularly active, then you can start earn something relying on the aforementioned marketplace, that is Shoutcart. All that needs to be done is register a new account, connect yours Instagram profile to the platform and enter all the required information. The marketplace team will analyze and evaluate all the content posted by you and, if your profile is valid, will enable the account for sale. A authenticity score in the form of a percentage.


If you want to operate privately, without going through marketplaces such as Shoutcart, then you can agree directly with your customer by providing information on the content, price and maximum period of stay of the mention. Of course, we suggest that you get paid in advance through PayPal or by using another secure payment method.

At this point, to proceed with the publication of the promotional content, just open Instagram, select the photo or video to publish on the social network and, after entering the various details, mention the user or company profile using the @. Once the deadline has expired, it will be enough change il post through the appropriate function by deleting the mention.

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