If you have around 1,000 followers and want to make money, you should look into coupling your Instagram with other marketing channels. For example, you could learn how to start a blog and link to your digital products or affiliate marketing articles from Instagram.
What happens after 10k followers on Instagram?
Once you have 10k followers, Instagram will make it easier for you to get people to your website via Stories with the swipe up to link feature. Swipe up is the only way to get a direct link from your Instagram to your other web properties. And, it’s available in STORIES, if you have 10k followers.