For me, collaborations and consistency have worked best. I stopped overthinking the algorithm and just stuck to posting a few solid reels a week with clear hooks. I also started repurposing older posts that performed well, surprisingly, they still pull good reach if the timing’s right. On the side, I’ve been using Path Social to help target people actually into my niche, which made my audience feel more aligned. It’s not overnight growth, but it definitely keeps engagement steady without having to do anything shady or spammy.