How Popular Are Your Instagram Pics? Play the Game of Likes to Find Out

What's This?

By Dennis Green2014-04-28 17:05:12 UTC

When you play the game of Likes, you win ... or you don't.

There just isn't a way to consistently predict how many Likes an image will garner on Instagram. You could have the most appetizing #foodporn, but if you didn't use the right hashtag, only your friends are likely to Like it. How lame.

See also: 11 Tips for Breaking Up With Someone on Social Media

Enter the Instagram Like Predictor. Created by Michelle Rial for The Bold italic , the predictor is equal parts flowchart and board game. This clever illustration will show you exactly how many of those precious Likes your latest 'gram that "basically is just a postcard" will accrue.

Taking the guesswork out of getting validation on social media — that's what the Internet is all about.

Image: Michelle Rial for The Bold Italic

Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.

Topics: charts, Conversations, infographics, instagram, Pics, Social Media, Watercooler

Image: Flickr, Michael Gil