Algorithm

The system each social platform uses to decide which content to show each user and in what order. Algorithms rank posts based on signals like engagement, watch time, relevance, and timeliness. Understanding the signals helps you create content the algorithm will surface.

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Related terms

User-Generated Content (UGC)

Call to Action (CTA)

Hook

Follower

Hashtag

Caption

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