How I Earned $$$ on Instagram With 0 Followers! (Secret Method🤫)

Everyone believes you need followers to make money on Instagram. After all, that’s how influencers do it, right? But what if I told you that I earned my first real income from Instagram with zero followers, no posts, and no clout? Sounds crazy, but it’s 100% true. In this blog post, I’m going to walk you through the secret strategy I used to monetize Instagram without relying on traditional follower-based models.

If you’re someone who has no audience or is just starting out, this guide is going to blow your mind. Let’s break the myth and show how Instagram can become a money machine without followers.

Chapter 1: The Instagram Money Myth

Most people assume the only way to earn on Instagram is by:

• Becoming an influencer
• Getting brand deals
• Promoting their own products

But here’s the truth: You don’t need 10K followers to earn. All you need is traffic, an offer, and a system.

Here’s the trick: Instagram is a traffic platform, not just a social network. You can use it to drive people to affiliate links, landing pages, or CPA (Cost Per Action) offers even if you have 0 followers.

Let me explain.

Chapter 2: Instagram as a Traffic Source

Think of Instagram like a search engine. People are constantly searching, clicking, exploring Stories, hashtags, and bios. If you position your profile the right way, it becomes a silent salesman.

Here’s what you need:

1. A well-optimized profile with a bio that speaks to a niche pain point (e.g., “Lose 10lbs in 30 Days Without Gym!”)
2. A bio link pointing to an affiliate offer or landing page (use Linktree, Beacons, or a custom landing page)
3. A contentless or meme-based account that looks legit
4. A method to get profile visits (we’ll get into that soon)

Once you understand this, the real fun begins.

Chapter 3: The Secret Method 🪫 (Step-by-Step)

This method requires no followers, no ads, and no fancy software.

Step 1: Choose a Hot Niche

Pick a niche with emotional urgency. Great options include:

• Weight loss
• Make money online
• Dating/relationships
• Anxiety/self-help

These niches perform incredibly well with CPA (Cost Per Action) offers.

Step 2: Find a Good Offer

Sign up for CPA networks like:

• CPAGrip
• OGAds
• MaxBounty

Choose offers like “Win a free iPhone”, “Free samples”, “Get Paid to Take Surveys”, or digital courses.

Step 3: Create a Simple Landing Page

Use free tools like:

• Carrd
• Systeme.io
• Linktree

Your goal: make a page that presells the offer and filters clicks to your CPA link.

Step 4: Optimize Your Instagram Profile

• Username: relevant to niche (e.g., @fit_guru_tips)
• Bio: offer a solution + link
• Profile pic: niche-relevant or generic brand

Step 5: Attract Profile Visits (This is KEY)

Use the following tactics:

• Comment Marketing: Leave insightful comments on big niche accounts. People will visit your profile out of curiosity.
• Follow + Unfollow: Target people who follow competitors. Follow 50-100/day, then unfollow later.
• DM Outreach: Message 20 people/day with value or soft CTA (e.g., “I found this cool free tool for X, check it in my bio!”)

Boom! You’ll start getting clicks without followers.

Chapter 4: Scaling With Zero Followers

Once you validate the method and see clicks/earnings, it’s time to scale.

• Create multiple accounts (use phone emulators or aged accounts)
• Hire VAs to do commenting/outreach
• Test multiple niches/offers
• Use tools like Jarvee or InstaHero (with caution) to automate growth

Always track which profiles are generating the most clicks using link shorteners like Bitly.

Chapter 5: Real Results

In my first 30 days:

• I created 3 Instagram accounts
• Promoted 2 CPA offers (one survey, one free trial)
• Used comment marketing + DMs only
• Earned $487 in commissions

All without followers. No posts. Just smart positioning and targeted traffic.

Chapter 6: Tools I Used

Here are the actual tools that helped me succeed:

• Canva: create profile graphics
• Linktree: host my links
• Bitly: track clicks
• Google Sheets: manage my DM strategy
• OGAds/CPAGrip: get offers
• Ingramer (Inflact): for competitor research

Optional but helpful:

• Systeme.io: for building landing pages
• Notion: to track progress and scripts

Chapter 7: Tips, Warnings, and Final Thoughts

• Don’t spam. Instagram bans spammy behavior fast.
• Rotate your actions between accounts.
• Focus on quality conversations, not mass DMs.
• Track everything. Optimize what’s working.
• Treat this like a business. Reinvest small earnings into better tools or outsourced help.

Conclusion

Making money on Instagram with 0 followers is not only possible—it’s repeatable. You just need the right system, mindset, and consistency. Don’t wait to build a 10K following. Start now. Test small. Scale smart.

Want my free Instagram DM templates and niche list? Click here to download.

Your future self will thank you.

Let’s get that $$$ 🚀