Creating a Comment Strategy That Builds Real Relationships

The reason most comment strategies fail is that they treat comments as a growth hack instead of a genuine conversation tool. I want to build deeper relationships with other creators in the wellness space on Instagram, but I am not sure how to move beyond generic comments like Love this or Great post. My goal is to become a recognizable and trusted voice within my niche community by the end of this year. Should I commit to commenting on ten specific accounts every single day? How do I balance leaving thoughtful comments with actually creating my own content? Have you ever formed a meaningful collaboration or friendship purely through consistent commenting? I would love to hear specific frameworks or routines that turned passive scrolling into active community building. Share what has worked and what felt like wasted time.