I am stuck.
I can't figure out the order.
Who should make the first move?
That decision is harder than asking someone out.
Why are you making a big fuss about a mere follow?
Let's break it down...
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Scenario 1: Small Fish, Big Pond
You have…
@energy_mar
It does, but look at alike accounts, if they don't engage, they have like 100 impressions only. You can also provide massive value, so people will also follow
@mikerusanoff
This is great! I'll add that one of the biggest things I look at when deciding whether to follow back is, do they have a blue check? That tells me they're real. They may or may not be conscious advocates of free speech, but by virtue of being verified they're supporting the…
@4everwalkalone
It is not entirely true about blue checks - some wrote to me, and, I think, it was the same person each time. It is not necessary that your photo or account could be stolen. So, I don't care about the blue check.
Algorithms reward active connections, so it is important to check…
@mikerusanoff
Excellent take on the potential followers by putting them in the separate buckets, understanding their respective objectives and priorities, and then interacting with them in the most effective way.
I'd just add that the easiest way to add/retain followers is simply by following…
@mikerusanoff
Great analisis Mike. Thank you. I use to follow people because I like the person/content. Sometimes I go to my following list and remove accounts who are inactive and look for more accounts. In the end I only engage constantly with people Whom I like the content.
@lakrisferrani
But, some people are inactive but read. They treat their likes and comments like a treasury. ;) People follow when you have followers. I see accounts with 10-30k followers get 1-3k impressions. Most probably they bought them. So you need to follow people for sure to increase your…
@mikerusanoff
Following and engaging because I like the persons content has led to some real connections and friendships. Live zoom calls and helpful feedback. Your advice is more than just a strategy. It’s how real people operate. Thanks
@mikerusanoff
@mikerusanoff
Golden rule: Enjoy the content.
Always bringing back to the most important aspect of X.
Thanks for sharing the scenarios, Mike. Interesting read with lots of helpful ideas.