Rule #1: Post like you mean it
- Max one post per day, at least 24 hours apart.
- Rotate formats: stories, carousels, videos, text/commentary, reposts.
- Only tag people when it’s obviously relevant, when they’re likely to respond, and max 3–5 tags.
- No tagging companies that are unlikely to respond.
- Use 3–5 hashtags per post.
My challenge: I tend to post inconsistently, and often more than once a day. I also stick mostly to text posts. By Day 3, I already found this harder than expected.
Rule #2: Post mild, not wild
- No profanity in the first 100 characters. Not even milder expletives.
- No sexual language in the first 100 characters. Possibly code certain women-centered topics to avoid AI flags.
- No profanity or sexual language at all for the first 10 days.
- Avoid controversial topics that could trigger AI censors (politics, certain examples, etc.).
My challenge: I’m known for respectful rage-posting, and it works for me. But for now I’m keeping my first 100 characters squeaky clean.
Rule #3: Spread the love
- Comment on 10+ relevant posts per day. First comments happen before I post my own.
- Comments must be thoughtful (2–3 sentences).
- Reply to every comment on my own posts within 12 hours.
My challenge: I’m good at responding to comments on my own posts, but commenting before I post is new for me. It seems to help prime the algorithm.
Rule #4: Curate your circle
- Send 20–40 targeted connection requests per week. (Or 10–20 if my acceptance rate drops below 70%.)
- Always include a personal note.
- Review incoming connection requests within 48 hours.
- Withdraw unanswered requests after 30 days.
- Prioritize quality over quantity.
My challenge: I often connect with 100–150 people per week at events. Far over my new cap. Reviewing requests promptly is also a work in progress.
Rule #5: DM with intention
- Respond to new DMs within 24 hours.
- Share relevant resources and connections.
- Share others’ content 3–4x per week.
- Make introductions where relevant. Say something nice about both people when you do.
- Keep DMs valuable for them and for me.
My challenge: I already do a lot of this. But I need to be faster in my DM replies and more intentional about sharing content privately.
Next: I’ll show you exactly how I’m tracking my progress, with both hard numbers and anecdotal patterns.