What is the Algorithm? The Secret to Riding Trends
Here’s what separates random posting from world-class growth:Know how each platform ranks content, adopt new features early, and tailor your posts to what the system rewards. TikTok ranks For You by signals like interactions and video info; YouTube optimizes for viewer satisfaction; Instagram explains ranking across Feed/Reels; LinkedIn prioritizes relevant expertise and advice. If you want to rise fast and unlock new videos, here’s the formula 👇 💡 Step 1: Learn the Signals (1 hour, once a month) - TikTok: your interactions + video details shape For You. - YouTube: help people watch more of what they enjoy (retention, satisfaction). - Instagram: ranking varies by surface; clarity, interactions, and originality matter. - LinkedIn: relevance + expertise + engagement on professional topics.Bookmark the official pages and scan updates monthly. 🔥 Step 2: Ride New Features Early (smart, not spammy)Platforms regularly roll out tweaks that change distribution—e.g., Instagram’s push toward original content and giving smaller creators more chances in recommendations; new creation tools and series-style Reels; shifts to views as a key metric. Early adopters often see outsized reach because fewer creators use the feature well. 💬 Step 3: Translate “Signals” into Content Moves - Retention: tighter hooks, clean cuts, one idea per post. - Saves/Shares: checklists, scripts, maps, mini-templates. - Meaningful comments: ask specific questions; reply fast; add micro-advice. - Metadata: searchable titles, clear captions/keywords, helpful thumbnails. (YouTube and TikTok explicitly use these fields.) 🏆 Step 4: The Weekly Algorithm Sprint (60–90 minutes) - Check last week’s watch time, retention, saves, comments. - Keep the top idea, cut the weakest, and iterate one variable (hook, length, CTA, cover). - If there’s a new feature this week (e.g., Reels series/linking, experimental tests), ship one controlled experiment in 48 hours. 🛠 Step 5: Platform-Fit Examples (steal these)