Most people think social media is āluck.āItās not. Itās systems + behavior.
Algorithms donāt hate you.They just reward what keeps people on the platform.
Hereās the starting framework š
š§ What the Algorithm Actually Cares About
Every platform is asking one question: āDoes this content keep people here longer?ā
Thatās it.
It measures this through:
- Watch time (how long people stay)
- Engagement (likes, comments, shares, saves)
- Consistency (do you post regularly?)
- Relevance (who interacts with you)
If your content helps the platform win ā you win.
ā±ļø The First 3 Seconds Matter Most
The algorithm tests your post on a small group first.
If people:
- Stop scrolling
- Watch past 3ā5 seconds
- Interact quickly
ā”ļø Your content gets shown to more people.
No hook = no distribution.
š Why Consistency Beats āViralā
Posting once and hoping it blows up is a bad strategy.
Algorithms trust creators who:
- Show up consistently
- Stay in a clear topic lane
- Donāt disappear for weeks
Consistency builds data & data builds reach.
š¬ Engagement Is a Signal, Not a Bonus
Comments, replies, saves, shares = signals.
Thatās why:
- Asking questions works
- Responding to comments matters
- Talking with people beats talking at them
Silence kills reach.
šÆ The Takeaway
If you want growth:
- Make content people actually watch
- Keep it simple and clear
- Post consistently
- Start conversations
The algorithm isnāt your enemy. It's a scoreboard; you just need to learn how it keeps score.