What are some hidden social media growth hacks? You don’t see them online being discussed but startups are using them widely. Happen to know any?

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byu/JonODonovan insocialmedia

[Binz_movement]

Dont be shy people ?

[Kopfi]

Here is something a lot of brands still struggle with: approachability

If you are not a lovebrand it is hard to grow because why would you follow a business? People want to follow personalities and brands can be personalities. Usually brands that can be a little self ironic and humorous.

E.g.: Ryanair on TikTok

They don´t talk about special offers, they entertain people and with great success. It´s not polished content either but quite a ´quick & dirty´ approach.

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Another good thing for growth is new features. It´s better to jump on new platform features early on. YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Instagram TV, TikTok is pushing lives. Using these features is usually rewarded with some extra reach.

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Lastly, organic reach is dead. Always use a mix of earned, paid and owned to maximize success.

[hashtag-science]

When you get comments on your posts, respond to them, but don’t like them yet. Shortly before you post again, go back and “like” all of the comments from your previous post. That will send a notification to those folks and they’re likely to see your new post. Should help with organic reach for the algorithm.

[gameofloans24]

Utilizing the DM’s, focusing on one social media.

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DM’s are highly underutilizied.

[spacejamfam]

Marketing in the comment section. Turn on post notifications for businesses in your niche. Drop a high engaging comment right when they post. If you run multiple accounts you can give your comment a nice little like boost right away.