10d • 💬 General discussion 💬
🚨Facebook has a hidden feature that boosts distribution (almost nobody uses it). Here’s how to unlock it 👇
1.Define the real win (more of the right reach, not just more reach)
Principle: Distribution is not a vanity metric, it is a delivery system.
Strategy: Pick one clear win condition before you touch any feature (more comments from buyers, more saves, more profile taps, more DMs).
Why it works: Facebook learns what your post is for based on early signals.
If you chase “reach” with no target, you get random views and weak engagement.
Example: A coach says “I want more reach,” but what they actually want is more consult requests.
Their win condition becomes “more thoughtful comments and DMs,” not “more impressions.”
Common mistake: Measuring success 1 hour after posting.
Early reach can look good while the post dies because the wrong people saw it first.
Starter move: Write one sentence that starts with “This post is a win if…”
Make it behavior based, not ego based.
Do this now: Finish this line, “This post is a win if I get _____ from _____ people.”
2.Turn on the “signal booster” (use built in prompts to create actions)
Principle: Facebook distributes what it expects people to do, not what you hope they do.
Strategy: Use Facebook’s built in prompts and actions (the stuff that makes it easier to comment, react, share, save, or message) to create clean signals.
Why it works: When action is frictionless, more people do it.
More actions means Facebook has more confidence in who to show it to next.
Example: Instead of ending with “Thoughts?” you give one simple choice.
“Comment A if you want the checklist, B if you want the example.”
Common mistake: Asking for everything at once.
“Like, comment, share, save, follow” makes people do nothing.
Starter move: Choose one primary action for this post.
Then make the last line match only that action.
Do this now: Pick one action, comment, save, or message, and rewrite your last line to ask for only that.
3.Make the feature work for you (clarity, context, and one clean trigger)
Principle: Features do not boost weak posts, they amplify clear posts.
Strategy: Before you “unlock” anything, tighten three things: topic clarity, audience clarity, and the trigger that makes someone respond.
Why it works: Facebook can only distribute to interested people if your post is easy to understand fast.
Confusing posts get mixed signals, so distribution stalls.
Example: “Hidden feature boosts distribution” is a strong pattern, but it needs a clear promise.
Boost for who, and for what result (more comments, more shares, more local customers, more video views).
Common mistake: Being mysterious to sound smart.
Mystery creates curiosity for a second, then people bounce.
Starter move: Use the 5 second test.
If someone skims your first two lines, can they answer “what is this about” and “who is this for”?
Do this now: Rewrite your first two lines so a stranger can say “This is for _____ who want _____.”
4.Package the unlock (teach the idea, not the button)
Principle: The “hidden feature” angle works when you teach the behavior behind it.
Strategy: Explain the feature as a distribution signal, then show how to use it without turning it into a step by step tutorial.
Why it works: People share posts that make them feel informed and capable.
If it is only a trick, it gets ignored or distrusted.
Example: You frame it like this:
“There is a built in action that tells Facebook exactly who should see your post.
When you use it, Facebook gets a clearer label for your content.”
Common mistake: Overpromising.
“Almost nobody uses it” plus “boosts distribution” can sound clickbait if you do not ground it.
Starter move: Add one sentence that lowers hype and raises trust.
Something like “This is not magic, it just reduces confusion in the algorithm.”
Do this now: Add one calming line: “This won’t fix bad content, it just helps good content travel.”
5.Drive the right early signals (small group, fast feedback, clean engagement)
Principle: The first wave matters more than the biggest wave.
Strategy: Get your post in front of the right people first, then let distribution expand.
Use your strongest connections and communities to create early relevant activity.
Why it works: Facebook uses early engagement as a quality and relevance check.
If the first signals come from people who care, the system has a better path to scale.
Example: You share it to a relevant group, or you message two peers who will actually read it and respond honestly.
Not a spam blast, just a small, aligned nudge.
Common mistake: Chasing big accounts or random tags.
That can bring the wrong viewers, and your post stalls.
Starter move: Make a “first 10” list.
Ten people or places where your post is truly relevant.
Do this now: Write a list of 10 specific people or groups that would genuinely benefit from this post.
6.Iterate like a pro (one variable at a time)
Principle: Distribution improves when you run small tests, not when you constantly change everything.
Strategy: Keep the core idea the same, then test one variable per post (hook, first two lines, primary action, format).
Why it works: You learn what drives signals for your audience.
That learning compounds, and Facebook starts rewarding your consistency.
Example: Post the same idea twice, but change only the call to action.
One version asks for a comment, the other asks for a save.
Common mistake: Blaming the algorithm every time.
Most posts underperform because the promise is fuzzy or the action is unclear.
Starter move: Create a tiny “post review” note after each post.
What got comments, what got saves, what got shares, what got nothing.
Do this now: After your next post, write 3 bullets: what worked, what didn’t, what I’ll test next.
7.The Real Timeline (Based on real world pacing):
Days 1 to 3: Pick one win condition, tighten your first two lines, and choose one primary action.
Week 1: Publish 2 to 3 posts using the same core idea, testing only one variable each time.
Weeks 2 to 3: Notice which action you can trigger most reliably (comments, saves, messages), and keep your packaging consistent.
Month 1: Build a repeatable pattern, one topic, one promise, one action, and let distribution compound over time.
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