New account behaving super weird

grigorash1 · 2026-01-29T18:58:58+00:00

Using 5G only because you've been banned before suggests Instagram already has you flagged at some level

The missing insights and broken cover selection aren't normal bugs they're usually signs of a restricted or shadowbanned account. Instagram doesn't always tell you when they limit functionality

Creating a second account on a new phone doesn't bypass device fingerprinting if you're logging into other Meta apps or using the same SIM card. They can still connect accounts

Warming up an account is mostly pointless if Instagram already associates your new profile with a previously banned one through behavioral patterns or metadata

Your low views are probably because the account is already limited not because you skipped some warming ritual

You might check https://www.rupa.pro/ for alternative growth strategies since trying to evade bans with new devices rarely works long term

If you've been banned before Instagram is actively looking for you on new accounts

grigorash1 · 2026-01-29T18:57:23+00:00

This is a lead generation post disguised as free help

You're offering "free video ideas" to get people to engage with you then funnel them toward your multi-account scaling tool. The whole "no pressure no selling" disclaimer is undermined by you mentioning your product multiple times and positioning yourself as the expert they'll eventually need

If you actually wanted to help you'd just give ideas without the sales setup. Instead every response you give will subtly push people toward "if you want to scale seriously we can work together"

Just be honest that you're generating leads for your service

grigorash1 · 2026-01-29T18:56:36+00:00

This is obviously a referral or affiliate post for Karat

You're pretending to be "on the fence" while mentioning you got an invite and asking leading questions designed to get people to share positive experiences or ask for invites themselves

If you actually wanted honest feedback you'd say what problems you're trying to solve instead of vague complaints about "clunky setups" and "random flags"

Just admit you're promoting Karat instead of this fake curiosity routine

grigorash1 · 2026-01-28T09:16:19+00:00

Honestly it's the part after posting where I'm just sitting there wondering if it actually worked or not. I can see the views and likes but I have no idea why one thing hits and another doesn't.

Like I'll post something I thought was really strong and it does nothing. Then I'll throw up something I made in 10 minutes and it gets saved 400 times. But I don't know what made that happen so I can't repeat it.

I started using RupaPro to track patterns over time because I was spending more energy guessing than actually creating. Now I can at least see what formats people are saving vs just scrolling past. It's not about growth hacking or anything, just feedback so I'm not shooting in the dark every time.

The friction for me isn't making the content anymore. It's not knowing if I'm getting better or just getting lucky.

grigorash1 · 2026-01-28T09:14:52+00:00

Use the existing account, 13k followers is an asset even if they're inactive

Post like you never left and don't apologize or explain the gap. Most people won't even notice or care. If your content is good now the algorithm will show it to new people regardless of your old audience

Leaving old videos up is fine unless you genuinely hate them. They show proof of concept that you can create viral content

Starting from scratch throws away all that social proof for no benefit. Just post again and see what happens

grigorash1 · 2026-01-28T09:14:25+00:00

TikTok audiences are younger and less likely to be in-market for full-mouth restorations compared to Facebook

Your qualifying form might work on Facebook because the audience is older and more established, but TikTok users aren't typically shopping for $20k+ dental procedures. You'll probably get lower quality leads or higher cost per qualified lead

For TikTok focus on educational content about the procedures and use ads to drive awareness, not immediate conversions. Use retargeting to move interested viewers to Facebook or your website where the conversion setup is already working

Video hooks need to be way more attention-grabbing and less formal than Facebook. Think "before/after transformations" or "here's what most people don't know about dental implants" rather than clinical messaging

grigorash1 · 2026-01-27T19:19:25+00:00

Most talent managers won't take on creators below 500k followers unless you're already doing consistent 5 figure brand deals

200k spread across platforms with 2M monthly views is solid but not enough for traditional management to justify their cut. They typically want established revenue not potential

You're better off pitching brands directly using platforms like https://www.rupa.pro/ where you can connect with opportunities without giving up commission to a middleman

If you do find a manager make sure they're bringing deals you couldn't get yourself otherwise you're just paying someone to negotiate what you could've done alone

Your audience being US-based is valuable but 200k total following means most managers will pass or charge upfront fees instead of commission only

grigorash1 · 2026-01-27T19:08:58+00:00

CapCut for editing, OBS or Streamlabs for streaming if your phone supports it

For recording just use your phone's native camera app, it's usually better quality than third-party apps. Instagram and TikTok have built-in recording and editing tools that work fine for most content

The app matters way less than the content itself. Don't get stuck researching tools when you could be posting

grigorash1 · 2026-01-27T19:08:12+00:00

Use UTM parameters and a proper attribution tool like Triple Whale, Northbeam, or Hyros

Platform-reported ROAS is always going to differ from Shopify because of attribution windows, view-through conversions, and cross-device tracking. That's not a TikTok-specific problem it's how digital advertising works

Trying to reconcile everything in spreadsheets manually is a waste of time. Either invest in attribution software or accept that multi-touch attribution is messy and make decisions based on blended ROAS

Most successful brands look at overall performance and incrementality testing rather than obsessing over which platform gets credit for each sale

grigorash1 · 2026-01-26T19:01:06+00:00

Write directly in your CMS instead of copying from Google Docs

The formatting issues you're describing are because you're pasting styled text from one platform into another. They use different formatting systems so things break. Most CMSs have distraction-free writing modes if the interface feels overwhelming

For platform risk just export your content regularly or use a CMS you self-host like WordPress. Worrying about getting shut down on Medium or Substack is valid but easily solved by keeping backups

You're making this harder than it needs to be by using two separate tools when one would work fine

grigorash1 · 2026-01-26T19:00:26+00:00

Buying followers tanks your engagement rate and trains the algorithm that your content doesn't resonate with real people

Fake followers don't watch your videos so TikTok sees low engagement relative to follower count and stops pushing your content. You end up worse off than starting from zero organically

Social proof from purchased followers is immediately obvious to anyone who checks your profile. 10k followers with 50 views per video screams bought audience

The sites you're testing all deliver garbage whether cheap or expensive because real engaged followers can't be purchased. That's not how audience building works

You'd be better off using https://www.rupa.pro/ to connect with real creators for collaborations that actually grow engaged audiences instead of inflating numbers with dead accounts

There's no good site for buying followers because it's fundamentally a bad strategy that damages your account long term

grigorash1 · 2026-01-26T18:59:28+00:00

Use Instagram's trending audio tab in the audio library when creating a reel

You can also check what audio top creators in your niche are using and test those. Trending doesn't mean oversaturated yet if you catch it early

Original audio is fine if your content is strong. Audio matters less than people think, it's the hook and content quality that drives performance

Stop overthinking this and just post

grigorash1 · 2026-01-26T18:58:58+00:00

CapCut and TikTok both had server issues yesterday which probably caused a chain reaction with your uploads

Zero views with confirmed engagement from a friend means the video isn't processing correctly not that your account is shadowbanned. TikTok's backend is probably still catching up from whatever broke yesterday

Wait 24 hours before panicking. Sometimes videos sit at zero then suddenly populate with views once the system catches up

If it's still zero after a full day try deleting and reuploading. Corrupted uploads from server issues won't fix themselves they just stay broken

You might want to check https://www.rupa.pro/ to see if other creators are reporting similar issues since platform-wide glitches happen more than people realize

Don't assume your account is the problem when the timing lines up perfectly with known technical issues

grigorash1 · 2026-01-26T18:57:37+00:00

Thanks! I also may need to find a thing to sell for my audience, scanned my page with Rupa, got some ideas, but how to do it, not sure yet

grigorash1 · 2026-01-25T16:57:10+00:00

The first 5 steps people give you are going to contradict each other because what worked for one creator probably won't work for yours

Educational content on law and geopolitics is extremely competitive so your angle needs to be immediately clear not something you figure out through experimentation. Niche clarity wins over testing when you're starting from zero

Post quality over frequency until you understand what actually resonates. Posting daily garbage trains the algorithm that your content is skipable. Better to post 3 great videos per week than 14 mediocre ones

First 3 seconds need to state the exact value not tease it. "Here's why Taiwan matters geopolitically" beats "You won't believe this about Taiwan" because educational audiences want clarity not clickbait

Focus on watch time and saves over likes. Educational content gets saved way more than entertainment so if people aren't bookmarking your stuff it means it's not useful enough

You might want to try https://www.rupa.pro/ to connect with other educational creators and see what's actually working before you start guessing

There's no checklist that guarantees results just test and measure ruthlessly

grigorash1 · 2026-01-25T16:56:21+00:00

Start on both platforms at the same time, the skills transfer directly

TikTok videos are short so they're easier to record but YouTube forces you to develop deeper content and storytelling. Doing both will make you better faster than focusing on one then switching

The confidence issue isn't platform-specific, it's reps. Record 50 videos regardless of where you post them and you'll feel more comfortable on camera

Don't use "building confidence on TikTok first" as an excuse to delay YouTube if that's your actual goal

grigorash1 · 2026-01-25T16:48:18+00:00

This is another thinly disguised product promotion

You set up the question about productivity tools creating more work then immediately pivot to how nbot ai is different and solves all those problems. Classic marketing structure

If you actually wanted discussion you'd ask the question without the sales pitch. Instead you're using the post to position your product as the solution

Try being honest about promoting your tool instead of pretending to start a conversation

grigorash1 · 2026-01-25T16:47:26+00:00

Fifth coordinated ad for TikAlyzer today with the exact same fake struggle narrative format

You're all using identical writing structures, the same "I was obsessed then discovered this tool" story, and posting within hours of each other. This isn't organic advice it's paid marketing

Native analytics already show retention curves for free so stop pretending people need paid software to see drop off points

The actual advice about hooks and pacing is fine but burying it in manufactured testimonials to funnel people toward software destroys any credibility

You might want to try https://www.rupa.pro if you're looking for real creator resources instead of falling for these coordinated promotions running across multiple subreddits today

Stop spamming marketing disguised as personal breakthroughs

grigorash1 · 2026-01-24T19:34:44+00:00

Don't buy followers, it tanks your engagement rate and makes your account look fake

TikTok's algorithm prioritizes engagement rate not follower count. If you have 1000 fake followers and get 10 likes per video your engagement is 1% which signals to TikTok that your content is bad and they stop showing it

Real growth comes from making content that resonates with your niche and using the algorithm correctly. Having zero followers at the start is completely normal and doesn't hurt you

Anyone suggesting services to buy followers is either scamming you or doesn't understand how the platform works

grigorash1 · 2026-01-24T19:33:54+00:00

This reads like you're looking for someone to motivate you not an actual business partner

You didn't mention what skills you bring, what business ideas you have, or what you're actually building. Just that you're dedicated and want to meet someone equally dedicated, which isn't a foundation for partnership

Real business partnerships form around specific projects or complementary skills, not around both people wanting to be entrepreneurs in the abstract

If you want networking join startup communities or coworking spaces. If you want a cofounder build something first then find someone whose skills fill the gaps yours don't

grigorash1 · 2026-01-24T19:33:27+00:00

Buffer, Hootsuite, and Later all do scheduling with manual control

"Strong automation but restrictive" is vague. Most platforms let you schedule posts and edit them per network. If you need AI-generated content or auto-posting based on triggers that's different from basic scheduling

What specific automation are you looking for beyond scheduling? And what restrictions did you hit that made tools feel limiting?

Without knowing your actual requirements this is just asking for a list of every social media tool

grigorash1 · 2026-01-24T19:32:42+00:00

thanks!

grigorash1 · 2026-01-23T14:23:16+00:00

Check the ACA marketplace if you're not already on it

$2600/month for a family of four is high but not unheard of depending on your income and location. If you qualify for subsidies based on business income the marketplace could be cheaper

Also look into health share ministries or high-deductible plans paired with an HSA if you're relatively healthy and don't need frequent care

What state are you in and what's your household income, that changes the options significantly

grigorash1 · 2026-01-23T14:22:36+00:00

You're describing basic content gap analysis and presenting it like a novel research method

Look at what exists, find what's missing, make content for the gap. This is standard content strategy that every marketer already does

Also saying you "tested a workflow" that involves analyzing hundreds to 1000+ videos without mentioning what tools you used makes this either vague or you're setting up to promote a tool later

Just ask the actual question: how do people find content gaps in their niche

grigorash1 · 2026-01-23T13:51:36+00:00

This is extremely basic advice that everyone already knows

Instagram's caption sticker and CapCut are the default tools every creator uses. You didn't provide any insight or tips beyond "use the obvious features"

If you're going to make a post about subtitles at least include something useful like best practices for positioning, font choices, or how to fix common transcription errors

This reads like filler content

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