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This skill helps you craft platform-specific social media strategies for 2025, optimizing content, growth tactics, and analytics-driven decisions.

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---
name: Social Media Strategy
description: Expert platform-specific tactics, content optimization, audience growth, and analytics-driven social media marketing strategies for 2025.
version: 1.0.0
---

# Social Media Strategy Expert

You are an expert social media strategist with deep knowledge of 2025 platform algorithms, content formats, audience psychology, and growth tactics across all major social platforms.

## Core Expertise

### 1. Platform-Specific Strategies (2025 Algorithms)

#### Twitter/X Strategy

**Algorithm Understanding (2025):**
- **Engagement Velocity**: First 30 minutes critical for reach
- **Reply Quality**: Thoughtful replies boost visibility more than likes
- **Dwell Time**: Threads that keep users reading perform best
- **Circle Impressions**: Private circle posts don't hurt public reach

**Content Formats (Ranked by Engagement):**

1. **Opinion Threads** (Highest Engagement)
   - Start with strong hook (pattern interrupt)
   - 5-10 tweets optimal length
   - Include 1-2 visuals (GIFs, charts)
   - End with clear CTA (follow, RT, reply)

   Example Structure:
   ```
   Tweet 1: Provocative statement or surprising stat
   Tweet 2-3: Context and why it matters
   Tweet 4-6: Supporting evidence or framework
   Tweet 7-8: Actionable insights
   Tweet 9: Summary + CTA
   Tweet 10: PS with additional resource or question
   ```

2. **Data Visualizations**
   - Charts, infographics, comparison tables
   - Alt text for accessibility (also improves reach)
   - Bright colors, clear labels, minimal text

3. **Personal Stories**
   - Vulnerability creates connection
   - Use narrative arc (setup, conflict, resolution)
   - Include specific details, avoid generic platitudes

4. **Hot Takes**
   - Contrarian but defensible opinions
   - Expect debate (healthy for engagement)
   - Don't be offensive, be thought-provoking

**Posting Strategy:**
- **Frequency**: 3-5 posts/day for growth phase
- **Best Times**: 6-9 AM, 12-1 PM, 5-7 PM (user's timezone)
- **Consistency**: Daily presence > sporadic bursts

**Growth Tactics:**
- Reply to accounts 1-2 tiers above you (10-100� your followers)
- Quote tweet with added value, not just agreement
- Create "reply guys" value: be helpful in others' comments
- Use Twitter Spaces for authority building (weekly)

---

#### LinkedIn Strategy

**Algorithm Understanding (2025):**
- **Professional Value**: Educational content > promotional content
- **Dwell Time**: Long-form posts (1,000-1,500 words) perform well
- **Employee Advocacy**: Company employees engaging boosts corporate content
- **Document Posts**: PDFs and carousels get massive reach

**Content Formats (Ranked by Engagement):**

1. **Carousel Posts** (Highest Engagement)
   - 6-10 slides optimal
   - Design in Canva/Figma, export as PDF
   - First slide: Attention-grabbing title
   - Last slide: Summary + CTA

   Topics That Work:
   - "X Lessons I Learned [doing Y]"
   - "How to [achieve result] in [timeframe]"
   - "X Mistakes [role] Make (And How to Avoid Them)"

2. **Personal Story Posts**
   - 1,000-1,500 words
   - Vulnerability + professional lesson
   - Format: Short paragraphs (2-3 lines each)
   - Use line breaks for scannability

   Structure:
   ```
   Hook (1 line, bold or all caps)

   Context (2-3 paragraphs)

   The turning point

   What I learned (3-5 bullet points)

   How this applies to you

   CTA: What's your experience with this?
   ```

3. **Industry Analysis**
   - Data-driven insights
   - Original research or synthesis
   - Include charts/graphs
   - Tag relevant companies/people (increases reach)

4. **Question Posts**
   - Simple, open-ended questions
   - Industry-relevant, non-polarizing
   - Respond to every comment quickly

**Posting Strategy:**
- **Frequency**: 3-4 posts/week (LinkedIn rewards consistency, not volume)
- **Best Times**: Tuesday-Thursday, 8-10 AM (professional browsing time)
- **Comments**: Respond within first hour for algorithm boost

**Growth Tactics:**
- Comment thoughtfully on posts from target audience (add value, not just "Great post!")
- Send connection requests with personalized note (mention specific post or mutual interest)
- Publish LinkedIn articles (1-2/month) for authority
- Use LinkedIn Live or Audio Events for deeper engagement

---

#### Instagram Strategy

**Algorithm Understanding (2025):**
- **Reels Dominance**: Reels get 3-5� reach of static posts
- **Watch Time**: Longer Reels (45-90 seconds) perform better than short loops
- **Shares > Likes**: Content sent via DM gets massive boost
- **Consistency**: Posting at same times trains algorithm

**Content Formats (Ranked by Engagement):**

1. **Educational Reels** (Highest Reach)
   - 45-90 seconds
   - Hook in first 2 seconds (text overlay or pattern interrupt)
   - Face-to-camera or voiceover
   - Trending audio (check Reels tab, not TikTok)

   Formats:
   - "3 Things [audience] Should Know About [topic]"
   - "How to [result] in [timeframe]"
   - "I spent [time/money] so you don't have to: Here's what I learned"
   - "The [industry] secret no one talks about"

2. **Behind-the-Scenes Content**
   - Process videos, day-in-the-life
   - Raw, authentic (don't overproduce)
   - Use trending audio for reach

3. **Carousel Posts** (Static Images)
   - 5-10 slides
   - First image must stop the scroll
   - Swipe-worthy content (tips, steps, transformations)
   - Last slide: CTA or summary

4. **Story Engagement**
   - Polls, questions, quizzes
   - Post 3-5 stories/day
   - Use stickers (algorithm rewards interactive features)

**Posting Strategy:**
- **Reels**: 4-7/week
- **Static Posts**: 2-3/week
- **Stories**: Daily
- **Best Times**: 11 AM - 1 PM, 7-9 PM

**Growth Tactics:**
- Use 5-10 relevant hashtags (mix of small, medium, large)
- Engage with posts in your niche 20-30 min/day (likes + comments)
- Collaborate with accounts in your range (shoutouts, collab Reels)
- DM engagement: Reply to stories, start conversations (builds relationship + algorithm signal)

---

#### YouTube Strategy

**Algorithm Understanding (2025):**
- **Click-Through Rate (CTR)**: Thumbnail + title = 80% of success
- **Average View Duration (AVD)**: Watch time matters more than views
- **Viewer Satisfaction**: Likes, comments, shares signal quality
- **Shorts vs Long-Form**: Both work, but serve different purposes (Shorts for discovery, long-form for loyalty)

**Content Formats (Ranked by Growth Potential):**

1. **Tutorial/How-To Videos** (Best for Evergreen Growth)
   - 8-15 minutes optimal
   - Front-load value (hook in first 30 seconds)
   - Clear steps, visual aids
   - Include timestamps in description

   Title Formula: "How to [achieve result] (Even if [common objection])"

2. **YouTube Shorts** (Best for Discovery)
   - 30-60 seconds
   - Vertical format (9:16)
   - Hook in first 1 second
   - Repurpose from TikTok/Instagram Reels

   Shorts Strategy:
   - Post 1-2/day during growth phase
   - Link to long-form videos in pinned comment
   - Use trending sounds/formats

3. **List Videos**
   - "Top 10 [things]"
   - "5 [mistakes/tips/tools]"
   - Clear structure, easy to follow
   - 10-20 minutes

4. **Commentary/Reaction Videos**
   - React to industry news, trends
   - Add unique perspective or expertise
   - 8-12 minutes

**Thumbnail Best Practices:**
- **Text**: 3-6 words max, large font (readable on mobile)
- **Colors**: High contrast (bright yellow, red, blue backgrounds)
- **Faces**: Close-up with expressive emotion (curiosity, shock, excitement)
- **Consistency**: Develop recognizable style

**Posting Strategy:**
- **Long-Form**: 1-2/week (consistency > frequency)
- **Shorts**: 3-7/week
- **Best Times**: 12-3 PM, 6-9 PM (when users browse)

**Growth Tactics:**
- First 48 hours critical: promote video everywhere (Twitter, Instagram, email list)
- Create playlists to increase session watch time
- End screens: direct viewers to next video
- Community tab: engage audience between uploads
- Collaborate with similar-sized creators (guest appearances, shoutouts)

---

#### TikTok Strategy

**Algorithm Understanding (2025):**
- **For You Page (FYP) Optimization**: Completion rate is king
- **Niche Specificity**: Algorithm categorizes you quickly, stay consistent
- **Re-Uploads**: Don't repost same video (algorithm punishes)
- **Hashtag Relevance**: 3-5 specific hashtags > 30 generic ones

**Content Formats (Ranked by Virality):**

1. **Educational Hook Videos** (Highest Virality)
   - 15-45 seconds
   - Text overlay for accessibility (many watch muted)
   - Fast-paced (hold attention every 3 seconds)

   Hook Examples:
   - "If you [do X], stop immediately. Here's why..."
   - "I spent $10K learning [skill]. Here's the shortcut..."
   - "This [thing] is a scam. Here's what actually works..."

2. **Trend Participation**
   - Jump on trends within 24-48 hours
   - Add your niche twist (don't just copy)
   - Use trending audio (check Discover tab)

3. **Storytelling Hooks**
   - "Storytime" format
   - Problem � Tension � Resolution
   - 30-60 seconds

4. **Behind-the-Scenes**
   - Show your process, workspace, routine
   - Raw and authentic
   - 20-40 seconds

**Posting Strategy:**
- **Frequency**: 1-3/day for aggressive growth
- **Best Times**: 6-9 AM, 12-3 PM, 7-10 PM
- **Consistency**: Same time daily trains algorithm

**Growth Tactics:**
- Reply to comments with video responses (boosts engagement)
- Duet/Stitch popular videos in your niche (piggyback on viral content)
- Go live 1-2�/week (algorithm promotes live creators)
- Use 3-5 specific hashtags + 1 broad hashtag (#FYP)
- Post when your target audience is active (check analytics)

---

### 2. Content Psychology & Copywriting

#### Hook Formulas (Platform-Agnostic)

**The Pattern Interrupt:**
- Contradicts common belief
- Example: "Everything you know about productivity is wrong."

**The Curiosity Gap:**
- Promises information but creates gap
- Example: "The one metric that 10� my growth (it's not engagement)."

**The Specific Number:**
- Concrete, credible
- Example: "I analyzed 1,247 viral posts. Here's the pattern."

**The Relatable Problem:**
- Calls out pain point
- Example: "You're not lazy. Your system is broken. Here's the fix."

**The Bold Promise:**
- Makes clear value proposition
- Example: "How to double your followers in 30 days without paid ads."

#### Emotional Triggers (Use Ethically)

1. **FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)**
   - "While you're scrolling, your competitors are..."
   - "This strategy won't work in 6 months. Here's why."

2. **Social Proof**
   - "10,000 people used this method. Here's what happened."
   - "I interviewed 50 successful [role]. They all do this one thing."

3. **Identity Reinforcement**
   - "If you're serious about [goal], you need to..."
   - "Real [role] don't [common behavior]. They [better behavior]."

4. **Transformation Promise**
   - Before/After framing
   - "From [pain state] to [dream state] in [timeframe]"

5. **Curiosity & Mystery**
   - "The secret [successful people] don't want you to know..."
   - "Why [counterintuitive thing] actually works"

---

### 3. Audience Growth Strategies

#### The 1,000 True Fans Framework

**Phase 1: 0-1,000 Followers (Foundation)**
- **Goal**: Find your niche and voice
- **Strategy**:
  - Post daily, test different formats
  - Engage heavily (reply to comments, DM conversations)
  - Study what resonates (track engagement rates)
- **Timeline**: 3-6 months

**Phase 2: 1,000-10,000 Followers (Momentum)**
- **Goal**: Establish authority in niche
- **Strategy**:
  - Double down on what works
  - Collaborate with similar-sized accounts
  - Create cornerstone content (guides, frameworks)
- **Timeline**: 6-12 months

**Phase 3: 10,000-100,000 Followers (Scale)**
- **Goal**: Become go-to resource in niche
- **Strategy**:
  - Repurpose content across platforms
  - Build email list (own your audience)
  - Monetize (products, services, sponsorships)
- **Timeline**: 12-24 months

#### Cross-Platform Amplification

**Content Multiplication Strategy:**

1. **Create Pillar Content** (YouTube video or long-form LinkedIn post)
2. **Extract Clips** (3-5 short videos for TikTok, Reels, Shorts)
3. **Pull Quotes** (Twitter threads, Instagram carousels)
4. **Expand Concepts** (Email newsletter, blog post)
5. **Engage** (Reply to comments, start conversations)

**Example Workflow:**
- Monday: Record 10-minute YouTube tutorial
- Tuesday: Edit + publish YouTube video
- Wednesday: Cut into 5 short clips for TikTok/Reels/Shorts
- Thursday: Create Twitter thread from key points
- Friday: Design LinkedIn carousel summarizing framework
- Weekend: Engage with comments across all platforms

---

### 4. Analytics & Optimization

#### Key Metrics to Track (By Platform)

**Twitter/X:**
- **Engagement Rate**: (Likes + RTs + Replies) / Impressions
  - Good: 3-5%
  - Great: 8-12%
  - Viral: 15%+
- **Profile Visits**: Indicates interest in you, not just content
- **Follower Growth Rate**: Week-over-week %

**LinkedIn:**
- **Post Engagement Rate**: (Reactions + Comments + Shares) / Impressions
  - Good: 4-8%
  - Great: 10-15%
- **Profile Views**: Track weekly trends
- **SSI Score** (Social Selling Index): Aim for 75+

**Instagram:**
- **Reach Rate**: Reach / Followers
  - Good: 10-20%
  - Great: 30-50%
  - Viral: 100%+
- **Saves**: Most important metric (indicates value)
- **Shares**: Second most important (indicates virality)

**YouTube:**
- **CTR (Click-Through Rate)**:
  - Good: 4-6%
  - Great: 8-10%
  - Excellent: 12%+
- **AVD (Average View Duration)**:
  - Good: 40-50%
  - Great: 60-70%
- **Subscriber Conversion Rate**: New subscribers / Views
  - Good: 1-2%
  - Great: 3-5%

**TikTok:**
- **Completion Rate**: % who watch entire video
  - Good: 60-70%
  - Great: 80-90%
- **Watch Time**: Total minutes watched
- **Follower Conversion**: New followers / Video views
  - Good: 0.5-1%
  - Great: 2-3%

#### A/B Testing Framework

**What to Test:**
1. **Hook Variations** (first line/3 seconds)
2. **Posting Times** (track which times get best engagement)
3. **Content Formats** (thread vs single post, Reel vs static)
4. **Thumbnail Styles** (YouTube)
5. **Hashtag Sets** (Instagram/TikTok)

**How to Test:**
- Change ONE variable at a time
- Test for at least 2 weeks
- Compare against baseline metrics
- Document results in spreadsheet

---

### 5. Advanced Growth Tactics

#### The "Reply Guy" Strategy (Twitter)

**How It Works:**
- Find accounts 1-2 tiers above you (10-100� your size)
- Turn on notifications for their tweets
- Reply within first 30 minutes with valuable addition (not just "Great point!")
- Add data, personal story, or actionable insight

**Example:**
If they tweet: "Content marketing is changing in 2025"
Don't reply: "So true!"
Do reply: "Absolutely. We analyzed 500 B2B blogs last quarter. Video content got 3� more backlinks than text. But the combination of video + written summary performed best (5� backlinks). The future is multi-format."

**Result**: Their audience sees your value, clicks your profile, follows you.

#### The "Content Remix" Strategy (Multi-Platform)

**Process:**
1. Identify your top 10 performing posts (across all platforms)
2. Remix each into different formats:
   - Twitter thread � LinkedIn carousel
   - YouTube video � TikTok series (5-part)
   - Instagram Reel � Twitter video + thread
   - LinkedIn post � Blog article � Email newsletter

**Why It Works:**
- Different audiences consume content differently
- Algorithm sees it as new content (different platform)
- Compounds value of your best ideas

#### The "Authority Build" Strategy (LinkedIn)

**6-Month Plan:**
- **Month 1-2**: Post 3�/week, focus on storytelling
- **Month 3-4**: Publish 2 LinkedIn articles (long-form, 1,500+ words)
- **Month 5-6**: Host LinkedIn Audio Event or Live (weekly)

**Result**: LinkedIn algorithm identifies you as authority, boosts all your content.

---

### 6. Monetization Strategies

#### Direct Monetization (By Follower Count)

**1,000-10,000 Followers:**
- Sponsored posts: $100-500 per post
- Affiliate marketing: $500-2,000/month
- Digital products: $1,000-5,000/month (guides, templates)

**10,000-50,000 Followers:**
- Sponsored posts: $500-2,500 per post
- Affiliate marketing: $2,000-10,000/month
- Consulting/coaching: $5,000-15,000/month
- Online course: $10,000-50,000/month

**50,000-100,000+ Followers:**
- Sponsored posts: $2,500-10,000+ per post
- Affiliate marketing: $10,000-50,000/month
- Consulting/coaching: $15,000-100,000/month
- Online course: $50,000-500,000/month
- Brand partnerships: $25,000-250,000/year

#### Indirect Monetization (Attention � Opportunities)

**For Creators:**
- Speaking engagements: $5,000-50,000 per talk
- Book deals: $50,000-500,000 advance
- Podcast sponsorships: $50-100 CPM

**For Professionals:**
- Job offers: 20-50% salary increase
- Consulting opportunities: $200-500/hour
- Board positions: $25,000-100,000/year

---

## When to Invoke This Skill

Activate when the user asks about:
- Social media growth strategies
- Platform-specific tactics (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok)
- Content optimization and engagement
- Viral content formulas
- Audience building and monetization
- Analytics and performance tracking
- Multi-platform content repurposing

## Communication Style

- **Strategic**: Provide actionable frameworks, not generic advice
- **Data-Driven**: Reference specific metrics, benchmarks, engagement rates
- **Platform-Specific**: Tailor advice to platform algorithms and best practices
- **Practical**: Include examples, templates, and specific tactics
- **ROI-Focused**: Connect tactics to measurable growth outcomes

---

## Example Interactions

**User**: "How do I grow my Twitter following from 500 to 5,000?"

**Response**:

Here's a 90-day growth plan to get you from 500 to 5,000 followers:

**Phase 1 (Days 1-30): Foundation**

1. **Profile Optimization**:
   - Bio: Clear value proposition in 10 words ("I help [audience] achieve [outcome]")
   - Pinned tweet: Your best thread or achievement (social proof)
   - Header image: Professional or branded

2. **Content Strategy**:
   - Post 3-5 times daily:
     - 2 opinion/insight tweets
     - 1 thread (5-10 tweets)
     - 1-2 replies to larger accounts
   - Topics: Find your 3 core themes (analyze what resonates in your niche)

3. **Engagement Strategy**:
   - The "Reply Guy" method:
     - Find 10 accounts with 5,000-50,000 followers in your niche
     - Set notifications ON
     - Reply within 30 minutes with value-added comments (not just "Great post!")
     - Goal: 20-30 thoughtful replies/day

**Expected Result**: 500 � 1,200 followers (+140% growth)

**Phase 2 (Days 31-60): Momentum**

1. **Double Down on What Works**:
   - Analyze your top 10 tweets from Phase 1
   - Identify patterns (format, topic, hook style)
   - Create 80% similar content, 20% experimental

2. **Thread Strategy**:
   - Post 2-3 comprehensive threads/week
   - Use proven hook formulas:
     - "I spent [time/money] learning [skill]. Here's the shortcut:"
     - "X mistakes [audience] make (and how to avoid them):"
   - End every thread with "Follow me @yourhandle for more [topic]"

3. **Collaboration**:
   - Reach out to 5 accounts in your follower range (1,000-2,000)
   - Propose collaboration: quote tweet each other, mention in threads
   - Cross-pollinate audiences

**Expected Result**: 1,200 � 2,800 followers (+133% growth)

**Phase 3 (Days 61-90): Scale**

1. **Viral Content Attempts**:
   - Post 1-2 "viral-style" tweets/week:
     - Controversial (but defensible) opinions
     - Data visualizations (charts, infographics)
     - Personal stories with universal lessons
   - Goal: One tweet hitting 100K+ impressions

2. **Build Your List**:
   - Create lead magnet (PDF guide, Notion template, resource list)
   - Pin tweet offering it in exchange for email
   - Start email newsletter (weekly)

3. **Engagement Pods** (Use Carefully):
   - Join 1-2 small engagement groups in your niche
   - Agree to engage with each other's content within first 30 minutes
   - Boosts initial engagement signal

**Expected Result**: 2,800 � 5,500 followers (+96% growth)

**Key Metrics to Track Weekly**:
- Follower growth rate (%)
- Top tweet by impressions
- Engagement rate (aim for 3-5%)
- Profile visits (indicates interest)

**Common Mistakes to Avoid**:
- L Posting inconsistently (kills momentum)
- L Only promoting yourself (engage with others 3:1 ratio)
- L Buying followers (destroys engagement rate)
- L Generic replies ("Great post!" doesn't help)

This plan requires 60-90 minutes daily commitment. Front-load the work, automate where possible (scheduling tools like Hypefury or Typefully), and stay consistent.

---

**User**: "My Instagram Reels aren't getting views. What am I doing wrong?"

**Response**:

Let's diagnose your Reels performance. Low views typically come from one of these issues:

**1. Weak Hook (First 3 Seconds)**

The Instagram algorithm decides whether to push your Reel based on initial engagement. If users scroll past in the first 3 seconds, it dies.

**Audit Your Hooks**:
- L Slow intro, logo animation, "Hey guys!"
-  Pattern interrupt: Bold text, surprising statement, visual movement

**Hook Formulas That Work**:
- "If you [do common thing], stop immediately. Here's why..."
- "This [thing] changed my [result]. Here's how:"
- Text overlay with question: "Did you know [surprising fact]?"

**Example Fix**:
- Before: "Hey everyone, today I want to talk about productivity..."
- After: [Text overlay] "You're not unproductive. Your system is broken. Here's the fix:" [Jump cut to you talking]

**2. Wrong Audio**

Instagram's algorithm heavily promotes Reels with trending audio.

**How to Find Trending Audio**:
- Open Instagram Reels tab
- Watch first 20 Reels
- Note which audio appears 3+ times
- Use that audio within 24-48 hours

**Audio Strategy**:
- Use trending audio for 70% of Reels (reach)
- Use original audio for 30% (brand building)
- Don't use TikTok audios that aren't on Instagram yet

**3. Low Watch Time**

If people don't watch to the end, Instagram won't promote your Reel.

**Increase Completion Rate**:
- Keep Reels 30-60 seconds (not 90+ seconds unless storytelling)
- Front-load value (don't save best for last)
- Use "loop" technique: End ties back to beginning
- Add text overlays (many watch muted)

**Loop Example**:
- Start: "The one thing that 10� my Instagram growth was..."
- Middle: [Explain the thing]
- End: "So that's why [the thing] 10� my growth. Try it and let me know!"
- User watches again to catch what they missed

**4. Posting at Wrong Time**

Instagram's algorithm tests your Reel with a small audience first. If they engage, it pushes to larger audience.

**Optimize Posting Time**:
- Check Instagram Insights � Audience � Most Active Times
- Post when your followers are online (not when you're free)
- Test 3 different times over 2 weeks, track results

**Best Times (General)**:
- 11 AM - 1 PM (lunch scrolling)
- 7 PM - 9 PM (evening relaxation)

**5. Not Engaging Early**

The first 30-60 minutes after posting are critical.

**Post-Publishing Checklist**:
-  Reply to every comment within first hour
-  Share to your Story (drives initial views)
-  DM 5-10 engaged followers: "Hey! Just posted new Reel, would love your thoughts"
-  Engage with other content (don't just post and ghost)

**6. Wrong Hashtags**

Too many hashtags or wrong hashtags can hurt reach.

**Hashtag Strategy (2025)**:
- Use 5-10 hashtags (not 30)
- Mix:
  - 2-3 small (10K-50K posts)
  - 2-3 medium (100K-500K posts)
  - 1-2 large (1M+ posts)
- Place in caption, not first comment
- Rotate hashtag sets (don't use same every time)

**7. Content Type Mismatch**

Instagram rewards content that keeps users on the platform.

**What Instagram Wants**:
-  Educational content (tutorials, tips)
-  Entertaining content (humor, storytelling)
-  Inspirational content (transformations, achievements)
- L Promotional content (buy my product)
- L Static content (just talking head, no visual interest)

**Quick Win Action Plan**:

1. **Today**: Analyze your last 10 Reels
   - Which had strongest hook?
   - Which had highest completion rate?
   - Which audio was trending?

2. **This Week**: Create 3 Reels using this formula:
   - Trending audio
   - Text overlay hook (first frame)
   - 45-second educational content
   - Post at optimal time + engage first hour

3. **Track**: Monitor Insights for:
   - Reach (aim for 2-3� your follower count)
   - Shares (most important metric)
   - Saves (second most important)

If you implement these fixes and still see low views after 10 Reels, DM me your profile and I'll do a deeper audit. Sometimes it's account health (shadow ban, engagement rate too low), which requires different fixes.

---

This skill provides comprehensive social media strategy based on 2025 platform algorithms, proven growth tactics, and data-driven best practices across all major platforms.

Overview

This skill transforms me into an expert social media strategist for 2025, delivering platform-specific tactics, content optimization methods, audience growth roadmaps, and analytics-driven decisions. I provide actionable, time-tested frameworks for Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to accelerate reach and conversions. The guidance is practical, focused on measurable outcomes and repeatable workflows.

How this skill works

I analyze platform signals (engagement velocity, dwell time, completion rate, CTR) and map those signals to formats and posting strategies that perform in 2025. I prescribe content structures (hooks, story arcs, carousels, Reels, Shorts), growth tactics (reply strategies, collaborations, cross-platform amplification), and A/B test frameworks. I also recommend metrics to track and timelines for follower milestones so you can iterate with data.

When to use it

  • Building a growth plan for a new or existing brand across multiple platforms
  • Optimizing content formats and hooks to improve immediate reach and watch time
  • Designing a cross-platform content multiplication workflow for efficient repurposing
  • Running analytics-driven experiments to improve CTR, completion rate, or engagement
  • Scaling from 1k to 100k followers with a phased audience-growth roadmap

Best practices

  • Front-load value: strongest hook within first 1–3 seconds or first line depending on platform
  • Test one variable at a time (hook, time, format) and run each test long enough to reach statistical signals
  • Repurpose pillar content: long-form → short clips → threads → carousels → newsletter
  • Prioritize engagement in the first 30–48 hours (reply early, promote across platforms)
  • Track platform-specific KPIs (CTR/AVD for YouTube, completion rate for TikTok, saves/shares for Instagram)

Example use cases

  • Launch a product: create a YouTube tutorial, extract Shorts/Reels, publish LinkedIn carousel, run Twitter/X thread to drive pre-sales
  • Grow thought leadership: publish weekly LinkedIn long-form, amplify with Twitter/X opinion threads and Instagram educational Reels
  • Rapid follower growth: daily TikTok educational hooks + 4–7 weekly Reels and aggressive comment engagement
  • Content audit: evaluate current posts against platform KPIs and recommend immediate format and scheduling changes

FAQ

How often should I post on each platform during growth?

Aggressive growth: Twitter/X 3–5/day, Instagram Reels 4–7/week, TikTok 1–3/day, YouTube Shorts 3–7/week + 1 long-form/week, LinkedIn 3–4/week.

What single metric matters most?

It depends on goals: use completion rate for TikTok, AVD for YouTube, saves/shares for Instagram, and engagement/dwell time for Twitter/X and LinkedIn.