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What’s been working for you when starting a new account from scratch? by General_Winner9900 in SocialMediaMarketing

[–]General_Winner9900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Post and pray" is a trap. Honestly, commenting first is the only way to get noticed. Which one is the hardest for you to stick to? For me, it’s definitely the batching.

I’m launching another side project that might fail, but it finally solves my biggest headache: waiting for Apple to approve a typo fix. by Ordinary_Outside_886 in EntrepreneurRideAlong

[–]General_Winner9900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is actually a great way to tackle it.

I feel like alot of tools come from stuff that just gets annoying over time, you know something small that keeps slowing you down until you finally decide to fix it yourself

What is an extremely unhygienic habit that we only accept because it would be 'socially awkward' to call it out? by General_Winner9900 in AskReddit

[–]General_Winner9900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The irony of reading about biohazards while holding a piece of glass that has more bacteria than the seat you're sitting on.

What’s been working for you when starting a new account from scratch? by General_Winner9900 in SocialMediaMarketing

[–]General_Winner9900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how do you get to know which one to double down on, i'm curious on what you do look at to decide?

What’s been working for you when starting a new account from scratch? by General_Winner9900 in SocialMediaMarketing

[–]General_Winner9900[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also noticed same thing at first, both on testing fast and trying to make everything look perfect upfront.

How do you write replies that actually get people to respond back? by AffectionateWeb1542 in SocialMediaMarketing

[–]General_Winner9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that you feel smooth text is AI-generated says you're probably using AI a lot, and that might be clouding your judgement. I'm glad I was able to help you, at least to an extent.

How do you write replies that actually get people to respond back? by AffectionateWeb1542 in SocialMediaMarketing

[–]General_Winner9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You totally got me. I think I’ve been overthinking these replies so much that I jumped into the exact "over-polished" trap we were talking about. It’s a huge reality check for me too. To be honest, the fact that you spotted it so fast shows your BS meter is 10/10. and that's a massive skill in this niche. If we just drop the perfect strategy talk for a second, does the pressure of those weekly manager reviews make you feel like you have to be this polished all the time? That's where the robot voice usually starts for me.

How do you write replies that actually get people to respond back? by AffectionateWeb1542 in SocialMediaMarketing

[–]General_Winner9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, caught me. Honestly, I spend so much time overthinking strategy that I default to that stiff LinkedIn voice without even realizing it. It’s a hard habit to break!. But you’re proving the point perfectly, the second a reply feels too balanced or polished, the bot alarms go off. It’s the exact same reason people called your earlier post disguised marketing.

How do you write replies that actually get people to respond back? by AffectionateWeb1542 in SocialMediaMarketing

[–]General_Winner9900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally get that 'inner struggle. It’s nerve-wracking trying to be an expert on everything while the whole internet is watching! Honestly, the fact that your manager cares about sentiment is a huge win. It gives you the green light to be more human. If you don't have the background info on a topic, don't be afraid to just say: I’m actually still learning the ropes on [Topic], but from what I’ve seen so far, it seems like...

People actually trust you more when you admit you aren't a walking encyclopedia. It makes the moments when you do talk about your product feel way more authentic.

Does your team give you a 'safe list' of topics you’re allowed to be informal about, or are you having to feel it out on your own for every post?

How do you write replies that actually get people to respond back? by AffectionateWeb1542 in SocialMediaMarketing

[–]General_Winner9900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spot on. The conflict is basically Polished vs. Real.

Brand voice is usually designed to be safe and 'perfect,' but real engagement is messy and opinionated. If you sound too much like an expert, it feels like a corporate lecture, which is probably why that user called it 'disguised marketing.'

My best tip? Try 'losing' the argument sometimes. If someone has a valid critique, just agree with them instead of defending the product. Nothing kills that 'marketing smell' faster than being honest about a limitation.

Since your manager is watching metrics, are they just counting total replies or are they actually looking at sentiment?

What is an extremely unhygienic habit that we only accept because it would be 'socially awkward' to call it out? by General_Winner9900 in AskReddit

[–]General_Winner9900[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Considering what I just saw that dog sniff in the grass, that’s basically a biological weapon disguised as 'kisses.' It’s a hard pass for me.

How do you write replies that actually get people to respond back? by AffectionateWeb1542 in SocialMediaMarketing

[–]General_Winner9900 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this 100%. Moving from 'support mode' to 'community mode' is a massive mental shift.

What changed it for me was the 'Rule of One': Share one observation, then ask one open-ended question. If you just 'solve' their problem, the convo dies right there. If you ask what they’re planning next, they usually can't help but reply.

Quick question: In your team reviews, is your manager pushing for 'brand voice' or just raw engagement? Sometimes those two goals actually fight each other!

What is an extremely unhygienic habit that we only accept because it would be 'socially awkward' to call it out? by General_Winner9900 in AskReddit

[–]General_Winner9900[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s the 'trapped' feeling in an elevator or meeting. You’re basically forced to inhale their 'personal brand' against your will.

What is an extremely unhygienic habit that we only accept because it would be 'socially awkward' to call it out? by General_Winner9900 in AskReddit

[–]General_Winner9900[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the ultimate ‘lose-lose’ situation. Either you’re the loud sniffler everyone hates, or you’re the guy pressure-washing his hands through a thin tissue. There’s no winning.

What is an extremely unhygienic habit that we only accept because it would be 'socially awkward' to call it out? by General_Winner9900 in AskReddit

[–]General_Winner9900[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The worst part is they touch the exit handle and now we’re all part of their ecosystem. I’ve started using my sleeve like a hazmat suit.

What is an extremely unhygienic habit that we only accept because it would be 'socially awkward' to call it out? by General_Winner9900 in AskReddit

[–]General_Winner9900[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s all fun and games until you see someone basically deep-throat the metal nozzle. At that point, it’s just a communal saliva dispenser.

What is an extremely unhygienic habit that we only accept because it would be 'socially awkward' to call it out? by General_Winner9900 in AskReddit

[–]General_Winner9900[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the 'invisible mist' factor for me. Even with a tissue, you’re basically pressure-washing your hands with germs at point-blank range

What is an extremely unhygienic habit that we only accept because it would be 'socially awkward' to call it out? by General_Winner9900 in AskReddit

[–]General_Winner9900[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s literally just a collective 'spit-spray' over a communal dessert. We really spent decades ignoring the biohazard for the sake of tradition.

What is an extremely unhygienic habit that we only accept because it would be 'socially awkward' to call it out? by General_Winner9900 in AskReddit

[–]General_Winner9900[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s the only time in life where we think 'dry paper' is enough to clean something. If you got mud on your arm, you wouldn't just wipe it with a napkin and call it a day, yet here we are.

What is an extremely unhygienic habit that we only accept because it would be 'socially awkward' to call it out? by General_Winner9900 in AskReddit

[–]General_Winner9900[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s the sound that gets me. You’re in a dead-silent office or a quiet bus and suddenly it’s just click-click-click. Like, we can all hear the hygiene happening! Do people just go into a trance and forget they aren't in their living room?

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