Our History
Ascend Viral’s journey from an ebook to a trusted Instagram growth agency has been guided by a commitment to ethical, sustainable growth.
2014: The Beginning
Our founder, Ethan Adams, started experimenting with Instagram in 2014. While managing theme pages across niches like fitness and health, he realized the power of Instagram to build real connections and grow authentic audiences. This hands-on experience helped Ethan understand what worked and what didn’t, shaping the foundation of Ascend Viral.
2016: Instagram Domination is Born
In 2016, Ethan launched Instagram Domination, an ebook sharing his strategies for organic growth and engagement. The ebook quickly gained popularity, but it was more than just a guide; it was the beginning of a community. Buyers gained access to a private message board, where they could share tips and learn from each other. The success of Instagram Domination marked the first big step for Ascend Viral and set the stage for a more hands-on approach.
2018: The Launch of Personal Growth Assistants
With demand growing, Ethan officially launched Ascend Viral’s Personal Growth Assistant service in 2018. This was one of the first fully manual Instagram growth services, avoiding bots and automation in favor of real engagement. Partnering with Shivankar Gupta, Ethan established a team of Growth Assistants in India, providing personalized growth for clients across industries. The Personal Growth Assistant service quickly became the core of Ascend Viral, offering an ethical alternative to the industry’s automated options.
2021: Expanding Globally
To meet increasing demand, Ascend Viral expanded internationally in 2021 by opening a second office in Northern Africa under the leadership of Nabil Aissa. With teams in both India and Northern Africa, Ascend Viral could now better serve clients around the world. This expansion solidified our commitment to ethical, client-focused growth and allowed us to improve service consistency and availability.
2022: Making Growth Knowledge Accessible
In 2022, Ethan released a free three-hour Instagram marketing course on YouTube, replacing the Instagram Domination ebook updates. This course offered a comprehensive look at organic growth strategies and quickly gained popularity, amassing over 60,000 views. The course marked Ascend Viral’s commitment to not only providing growth services but also sharing knowledge to help users grow on their own.
2023: Launching Growth Grades
Ethan took Ascend Viral’s transparency a step further in 2023 by launching Growth Grades, a YouTube series reviewing 50 other Instagram growth services. The series exposed unethical practices in the industry, from bots to fake engagement, and showed viewers the importance of choosing ethical growth providers. Growth Grades strengthened Ascend Viral’s reputation as a trusted, transparent service in an often murky industry.
2024: Adding Content Creation
In 2024, Ascend Viral plans to expand its offerings by introducing a content creation service, led by Ethan’s brother, Caden Adams. This new service allowa clients to benefit from not only growth assistance but also high-quality content, creating a full-service Instagram growth solution.
Today: A Commitment to Authentic Growth
Ascend Viral has grown from a single ebook to a trusted Instagram growth agency, helping clients worldwide build real, engaged followings. Our journey is about staying true to ethical growth, building real connections, and adapting to meet the needs of our clients. We’re excited about the future and grateful to everyone who’s joined us on this journey.
