Problem: Article: Once your Instagram becomes famous, people will refer to it by your account's username; for this reason, your username should be memorable, distinctive, and easy to say out loud. Your username's style should reflect your content theme; if you're an artist, for example, you'll probably want to stick to some derivative of your real name (or your artist alias). There are a variety of things you might have readily available for users here: A rich but concise description of your content, motives, and/or intent. A link to your website if you have one. Your work email address. It's worth setting up a dedicated email address for your Instagram account. Usernames for any pertinent social media accounts (e.g., Twitter and Facebook). Usernames for any IM services you'd like to share. Your PayPal or Venmo ID for donations. A resume. Posting this on a static blog page and then linking the blog page in your bio is the best way to display your resume. Unlike your personal Instagram or Facebook page, anything you post here needs to fit a singular theme (e.g., fitness or food). In a pinch, find something you believe society doesn't have (or something it would benefit from having more of) that correlates with your talents. Make sure your content adheres to the Instagram Terms of Use. This process includes making the photos aesthetically pleasing through use of filters and other editing options as well as placing pertinent information in the photo's description. If you're advertising, for example, a short sentence describing the product or service you're promoting in relation to how it betters your life followed by appropriate links should go in the photo's description. Posts tend to be best-received at around 2:00 AM and at 5:00 PM. Make sure you're around these times for your target demographic's specific timezone. While it is important not to inundate your followers with content, providing quality posts a few times per day will keep them satisfied. Try to vary your content within its thematic scope; you don't want to deviate too much from the kind of stuff you normally post, but you shouldn't be posting the same thing every day. Users will generally give you feedback--whether explicitly or implicitly--that can help you tailor your future posts to the majority of your followers. You won't be able to incorporate every user's suggestions; instead, focus on common themes from the bulk of your Instagram followers. This will both promote your account name and increase your overall likability: Respond to comments often. Once you reach a certain follower amount, you'll no longer be able to respond to all comments; still, try to respond to a couple of users per post. Favorite posts from brands, users, or accounts with which you'd like to work. This is a way to practice Instagram altruism while simultaneously promoting your account name. Links to your pertinent social media accounts should already be in your bio, but it's important to keep these pages updated with relevant content: Facebook - Create and maintain a dedicated Facebook page for your Instagram content. You can then promote this page on Facebook. Twitter - Create a specific Twitter account for your Instagram content. You can cross-post Instagram content to Twitter, though you should endeavor to post unique content here too. Other sites that will depend on your intended demographic include Tumblr, YouTube, and Pinterest.
Summary: Make a creative but descriptive username. Flesh out your bio with pertinent information. Decide on a theme for your content. Fine-tune your posts and their descriptions. Post several times a day. Read your posts' comments. Maintain an active presence on Instagram. Complement your Instagram account with other social media accounts.

Problem: Article: One way to deal with the silent treatment is to simply address it directly. Ask your friend what's going on, and see if you can get an answer. Sometimes, just bringing up the fact that there's a problem will open up the gate between you two. You could call him up and ask, "Hey, I've noticed you haven't been returning my emails or texts. Is there something bothering you?" Of course, this tactic may not work if your friend is screening your calls. It may work better to show up in person. Don't respond with anger or laugh at the person who is giving you the silent treatment. Getting angry or upset will give the person more power, while laughing at the person is likely to enrage the person. Tell your friend directly that you would prefer she talk to you about what is bothering her. For example, you can say something like, "I understand from your silence that you are upset or angry with me and I want to figure this out. Please let me know when you are ready to talk about it because I care about you and I want to make things right again. I will not bother you again by attempting to contact you when you do not want to talk, but I am ready to fix this when you are." The silent treatment is a form of control, and often, someone who uses it will feed on you looking hurt or down, or you trying to contact them repeatedly. If you don't let the silent treatment bother you, then your friend can't feed on those negative feelings. You may also need to give it time before the person starts speaking to you again, and you can use this technique in the meantime. If the argument was at least in part your fault, it never hurts to apologize. However, try telling the other person you are sorry, while also explaining that you would like to talk more about what happened so that you understand her side. You want to make it clear that you will not put up with the silent treatment, but that you are willing to listen to her side and try to sort out what happened. Apologizing can make the person realize they're being silly, plus it can get the conversation rolling to help fix the situation. If you can't get the person to pick up a phone call, consider sending them an email or even a regular letter to say you'll apologize if you can have a conversation. Try saying something like, "I am sorry for what happened, and I would like to talk more about it so I can understand your side better. However, if you keep giving me the silent treatment, then that will not be possible. I am willing to listen whenever you are ready to talk."
Summary: Ask your friend about it. Indicate it doesn't bother you and set a limit. Apologize.

Problem: Article: Ask for sandwiches without the bun and without ketchup. Learn which dishes you can substitute for high-carb sides like French fries. Choose low-carb foods that you have never tried before, particularly at restaurants with an ethnic flair. You'll find a variety of new dishes and flavors that you will enjoy eating even though your carb intake is limited.
Summary:
Become a fast-food expert. Try new foods.