S2E288 - The Points Are Made Up

I mostly use social platforms for conversation, self-expression, and sharing, and I’ve largely stopped trying to “build a brand,” though if I did focus on business opportunities I’d prioritize YouTube, the podcast, the newsletter, and maybe Blue Sky. I also note how algorithm changes make reach unpredictable, reinforcing that the “points are made up.”

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Bluesky: 1,747Mastodon: 673Threads: 869TikTok: 1,324Twitter: 2,687YouTube: 1,470Twitch: 141This podcast: 22?Newsletter: 66

Topics:
00:00 Dailyish Intro
00:14 Downsizing Social Media
01:40 Follower Counts Rundown
02:27 What The Numbers Mean
03:22 Platforms Worth Focusing
04:14 Algorithms And Crickets
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