Rising Creators Forum

You know that feeling when you hit “post” and then crickets?
No likes, no comments, not even a random emoji from a friend. It’s kinda painful, right? I’ve been there. So many times. I’d spend half an hour writing something smart for LinkedIn or a cool thread for X (Twitter), and it would just sit there. Zero traction.

At first, I thought maybe people just didn’t care. But nah, it’s not that. The truth is, both LinkedIn and Twitter have changed big time. What used to work a few years ago doesn’t cut it anymore. I learned this the hard way and honestly, I’m still learning.

So I thought I’d share what’s been actually working for me and some of my creator friends in 2025. Nothing fancy. Just real stuff that’s helped us get our posts seen again.

1. People Don’t Want “Perfect” Anymore

This is the biggest one.
LinkedIn used to love those polished, professional posts. Now, not so much.
Same with Twitter, if your tweet sounds too polished or “brand-like,” it just dies in the feed.

I noticed this when I posted a fancy quote graphic with a motivational caption. Barely anyone saw it. A week later, I shared a messy story about how I got ghosted by a client. I was honest and that post blew up.
Why? Because it sounded real. People connected with it.

So yeah, skip the corporate tone. Just talk.
Write like you would if you were texting a friend or ranting a bit after work.

Ask yourself: would I actually read this if someone else posted it?

2. Comments Beat Likes Every Time

This is something I learned from a LinkedIn coach I follow.
He said likes don’t mean much anymore, comments do.
The more people reply, and you reply back, the more the algorithm keeps pushing your post.

I tested it myself. I wrote a post and ended it with a small question like “What’s one mistake you made early in your career?” That post had only 20 likes, but it got over 50 comments and it kept showing up for days.

It’s the same on Twitter (or X). Threads with replies live longer than tweets with likes.
So instead of dropping a link or a quote, try asking something open-ended.
And when people reply, don’t ghost them. Talk back. It makes a huge difference.

3. Timing Still Matters

This part sounds boring, but trust me, it’s huge.
You can post the best thing in the world, but if you post it when everyone’s asleep, it won’t go anywhere.

For me, mornings work best, around 9 AM for LinkedIn, and maybe around 7–10 PM for Twitter.
Basically, post when people are scrolling, not when they’re busy.
I also try to post when I’m free to reply to comments right away.

It’s like a little trick. If you engage early, both platforms think your post is “hot” and show it to more people.


4. Don’t Always Drop Links

If there’s one thing that kills reach fast, it’s posting links.
I get it, we all want to share our YouTube videos, blog posts, whatever. But both platforms don’t like sending users away.

What I do now is share the main idea in my post and then put the link in the comments.
Like, if I upload a YouTube video, I’ll say:
“Just dropped a video on how I edit shorts fast, quick breakdown below (link in comments).”
It was way better and reach more people

I know it’s annoying, but it works. The algorithm basically says, “Okay fine, you can stay.”

5. Threads and Carousels Are Gold Right Now

If you haven’t tried these yet, you should.
On LinkedIn, those little slide posts (carousels) work so well.
People swipe through them, and the longer they stay on your post, the more it spreads.

On Twitter, threads are the same. Start with a strong hook, something like “I grew from 0 to 5k followers in 2 months. Here’s what I did (a thread )” and then break it down step by step.

The cool part? Threads and slides feel like stories. And people love scrolling through them because they feel like they’re learning something with you, not just being sold to.

6. Consistency > Perfection

I used to overthink everything.
“What if it doesn’t get likes?”
“What if people judge my grammar?”
Now I just post. Even if it’s not perfect.

You don’t need to post daily.
But you do need to show up regularly. For me, 3–4 times a week works fine.
I know a guy who only posts once every Tuesday and Thursday, but he never misses, and people literally wait for his posts.

That’s the trick: don’t burn out trying to go viral. Just be consistent enough that people remember you.

7. Authenticity Wins Every Time

I know it sounds cliché, but this one’s real.
If you’re just posting to “beat the algorithm,” you’ll always be chasing it.
If you post because you have something real to say, even if it’s messy, people will listen.

The posts that blow up now aren’t polished. They’re honest.
A creator I follow shared a post about losing a client and learning from it. It went viral because people could relate.
Meanwhile, the same day, someone else posted a perfect “how-to” guide… it flopped.

So yeah, the best growth tip for 2025? Be yourself, but show up often.

What’s Working Right Now (Quick Recap)

• Talk like a human, not a brand.
• Ask questions and reply to comments fast.
• Post at active hours.
• Avoid direct links in your main post.
• Use carousels and threads.
• Stay consistent, even if it’s 2–3 times a week.
• Focus on connection, not perfection.

Final Thoughts

At the end of the day, the algorithm is just trying to find real content people care about.
It’s not some big mystery anymore.

If your posts make someone feel something, inspired, curious, even seen, that’s when they take off.
So don’t stress over “SEO hacks” or “growth formulas.” Just write what you’d want to read.

That’s what’s been working for me, anyway. I’ve grown slowly but steadily this year by keeping it simple and staying real.

What about you guys?
Have you noticed your posts doing better when you’re more open and honest?
Drop your thoughts below, maybe we can figure out what’s actually working in 2025 together.

Join the discussion and share your story, your experience might be the exact thing another creator needs right now!

Yeah, I totally get this. I used to write these super polished posts on LinkedIn, trying to sound all “professional,” and they’d just flop. I hardly get any likes or comments. One day I just wrote something honest about burning out on a project, and it blew up. People actually messaged me about it. Since then I’ve kept it simple , no fancy words, just real stuff. On X though, I still can’t figure out what works. Feels like some tweets just vanish into space .

Same here! I think people just want to see the real side of things now. I used to post all those clean promo graphics, but no one cared. Then I shared a story about messing up a campaign, and boom, I got tons of replies. I’ve noticed asking little questions at the end helps too. Like, “what would you do differently?” It keeps people talking. Still trying to stay regular though, some weeks I just disappear .