Episode Details

I mostly use social platforms for conversation, self-expression, and sharing, and I’ve largely stopped trying to “build a brand,” though if I did focus on business opportunities I’d prioritize YouTube, the podcast, the newsletter, and maybe Blue Sky. I also note how algorithm changes make reach unpredictable, reinforcing that the “points are made up.”

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Bluesky: 1,747
• Mastodon: 673
• Threads: 869
• TikTok: 1,324
• Twitter: 2,687
• YouTube: 1,470
• Twitch: 141
• This podcast: 22?
• Newsletter: 66

Topics:
00:00 Dailyish Intro
00:14 Downsizing Social Media
01:40 Follower Counts Rundown
02:27 What The Numbers Mean
03:22 Platforms Worth Focusing
04:14 Algorithms And Crickets
04:48 Wrap Up And Goodbye

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