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What’s one social media “rule” you stopped following and it actually helped you grow?
Posted by on February 20, 2026 at 8:26 amI feel like social media is full of “rules” post every day, stick to one niche, never delete old posts, always follow trends, etc. But honestly, some of those so-called rules just don’t work for everyone. I am curious has anyone here stopped following a popular piece of advice and actually seen better growth because of it? Would love to hear real experiences instead of textbook tips.
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Consistency and relevancy are the only rules to stick to.
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Stopped trying to post every day and focused on posting only when I had something worth saying.
Consistency advice is everywhere but nobody talks about the quality drop that comes from forcing content on a schedule. When I stopped, engagement actually went up because what I posted meant something.
The algorithm rewards engagement rate, not just frequency. A post that gets real reactions beats three posts that get nothing.
What rule did you stop following?
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