Promote on r/socialmedia
A community for social media managers, brand strategists, and content creators. Discussions cover platform algorithm changes, content strategy, community management, paid social, influencer partnerships, and the shifting landscape of social platforms. Platform-specific knowledge and honest organic reach assessments are highly valued.
Best Content That Performs on r/socialmedia
These content types consistently get the most engagement in this community. Match your posts to what the community already loves.
5 Reply Strategies for r/socialmedia
These are the tactics that separate replies that get upvoted and build reputation from ones that get ignored — or flagged.
- 1
Be rigorously platform-specific — strategy that works on LinkedIn is often the opposite of what works on TikTok; treating social media as a monolith signals inexperience.
- 2
Acknowledge the stark differences in algorithm behavior across platforms — X's engagement weighting is completely different from Instagram's, which differs from LinkedIn's.
- 3
Be honest about organic reach challenges — the community is tired of optimistic claims; acknowledging that organic reach has declined while offering practical alternatives builds trust.
- 4
Share engagement rate benchmarks for specific platforms and content types — the community is always trying to benchmark against reality, not vendor marketing.
- 5
Focus on genuine community building mechanics, not just broadcast publishing — engagement rates and community health metrics resonate more than vanity follower counts.
Dos & Don'ts on r/socialmedia
Every community has unwritten (and sometimes written) rules. Break them and you'll be ignored; follow them and you'll build real credibility.
Do
- ✓ Be platform-specific with all strategy and tactic recommendations
- ✓ Acknowledge the genuine decline of organic reach on most platforms
- ✓ Share real engagement benchmarks from your own accounts or clients
- ✓ Focus on community health alongside follower growth
- ✓ Give advice that accounts for different content formats on each platform
Don't
- ✕ Give platform-agnostic social media advice
- ✕ Pretend organic reach is the same as it was 3 years ago
- ✕ Focus exclusively on follower counts over engagement quality
- ✕ Recommend tools without specifying which platforms they support well
- ✕ Ignore the role of paid amplification in most successful social strategies
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