Your Posts Look Great—So Why Is No One Seeing Them?
You’re posting regularly. Your visuals are sharp. Captions? On point. But despite doing “everything right,” your content is falling flat. Engagement is low. Views are down. It feels like your posts are vanishing into the digital abyss.
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Welcome to the reach crisis.
This isn’t just in your head—it’s a very real shift that’s reshaping social media as we know it. And if you’re still playing by 2019’s rules, you’re probably getting left behind.
The Algorithm Broke the Feed (And That’s Not a Bad Thing)
Let’s rewind for a second.
Once upon a time, social media was simple. You followed people, and their posts showed up in your feed—in order. But as platforms exploded, so did the volume of content. Enter the algorithm.
Facebook started it quietly with EdgeRank back in 2009, and since then, machine learning has taken over. Instagram ditched the chronological feed in 2016, and Twitter followed. Today, algorithms are the gatekeepers of attention.
They prioritise relevance, engagement, and personal behavior over recency or relationship. Meaning? If your content doesn’t immediately hit the right signals, it doesn’t get seen.
The Problem Isn’t You—It’s the System
Here’s the brutal truth: your content probably isn’t worse than it was a few years ago. And your audience? They didn’t ghost you.
What changed is user behaviour.
People don’t scroll to see—they scroll to be shown. We’ve gone from active explorers to passive consumers, letting the algorithm serve up entertainment like a never-ending playlist.
Meanwhile, content volume has exploded. We’re talking:
- 95M+ photos and videos daily on Instagram
- Nearly 1M TikToks every hour
- 500 hours of YouTube content every minute
Attention is limited. Content isn’t. Something had to give.
Why “Sends Per Reach” Is the New Engagement King
Every platform’s algorithm is different, but the logic is similar: it rewards what people respond to quickly and share willingly.
A major ranking signal now? Sends per reach—basically, how often your post gets shared privately vs. how many people saw it. Because in 2025, private shares often matter more than public likes.
So, what does this mean for your strategy?
The New Game: Community Over Virality
The reach crisis might sound bleak—but it’s also an opportunity.
This is your chance to build something that lasts. The key? Stop broadcasting. Start building.
Foster micro-communities around shared interests, beliefs, or goals. Nurture deeper connections with smaller groups rather than shouting into the void hoping to go viral.
Remember:
- A low-reach educational post can build serious authority.
- A casual BTS story might not trend, but it builds trust.
- Community posts may not pop off—but they keep people coming back.
It’s not just about reach. It’s about resonance.
So… How Are You Navigating the Crisis?
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all world anymore. Social media in 2025 demands experimentation, agility, and most of all—authenticity.
👉 Are you seeing success with smaller communities?
👉 Are you doubling down on high-engagement formats like Stories or DMs?
👉 Are you rethinking your goals for each type of content?
Drop your thoughts. Let’s navigate this thing together.
Need Help Rebuilding Your Strategy?
If the reach crisis has left your content strategy in shambles, you’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. Let’s talk about how we can help you build something smarter, deeper, and built for 2025.
Because surviving the algorithm is good—but owning your community? That’s next level.
