πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ Steering clear of "Engagement Bait" on Social Media


Hi there Reader!
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If your organization has been active on social media for some time, you may be familiar with the term "Engagement Bait" A while back, Facebook announced that they would be taking measures to restrict the reach of posts that β€œtake advantage of [the] News Feed algorithm by boosting engagement in order to get greater reach.”

Some examples include using the phrase "Comment below!", asking people to share a post with the condition that they will be entered into a contest if they do so, and encouraging people to tag others in an image that they are not actually in.​
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The problem with these types of tactics is that they are using Facebook's features in a way that is different than their intended purpose.
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So, how can you still cultivate authentic engagement with your audience without accidentally violating Facebook's rules and hurting your visibility in the process? After all, engagement on our posts is one of the best ways to increase organic reach.​
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A lot of it comes down to how you word your posts. For example, instead of just saying "comment below", ask people to share an experience they have had in the comments that relates to the topic, invite them to express their opinion, etc.​
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This is a very subtle distinction, but it will ensure that your content doesn't get bumped down the line or blacklisted. It also encourages more authentic engagement and relationship-building with your audience as you are inviting conversation rather than just trying to rack up quick responses to manipulate the algorithm.

Try out these tips and let me know what you think!


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Nicole from Monomoy Social Media

Helping navigate the large and overwhelming world of social media. From simple tips to full-service management across platforms and everything in between.

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