Choi: Featuring too many faces on one account damages algorithmic reach
Joseph Choi · How to build a $1M+ Consumer SaaS App (step-by-step guide) · Nov 13, 2024 · at 40:20
Viral App Founders Community founder Joseph Choi explains how TikTok and Instagram recommendation algorithms respond to creator consistency on brand accounts.
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“If you put too many faces in a single account then it'll hurt your reach. The algorithm kind of gets confused. Like, who do I show this to?”
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