Algorithm killed our niche post and nobody can tell me why
Spent 2 days on a breakdown of a pet influencer's comeback story, posted it here and in 3 other groups. Got 40 comments in the other spots, but this one sat at zero impressions for 6 hours. I mean, I know the platform tests things, but the mods wouldn't even say if it got flagged. Ended up deleting and reposting with a different thumbnail and it took off in 20 minutes. Has anyone else had a post just die for no clear reason and then magically work after a tiny tweak?
So the algorithm just wanted a different thumbnail to feel special? It's funny how a tiny change can flip the switch from invisible to viral, almost like the system was just in a bad mood that day. These platforms act like they have a mind of their own and we're all just guessing at what keeps them happy.