(Cool, here's how to not waste 3 hours doing it)
Look... some people refuse to let AI do their commenting.
Maybe you don't trust it yet.
Maybe you want full control.
Maybe you're just old school like that.
Fair enough.
But if you're going to do this manually, at least do it RIGHT.
Here's the full breakdown so you're not burning time on comments that get 12 impressions.
(Timing is everything. Miss this and you're invisible.)
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The algorithm rewards early engagement.
If you're late to the party, your comment gets buried under 47 "Great post!" replies.
Here's what to do:
→ Track when your top 5-10 influencers post each week
→ Be online during those exact times
→ Comment within the first 5-10 minutes of them posting
Why?
Posts that get strong engagement in the first 10 minutes get pushed to 2nd and 3rd degree connections.
That's where YOUR audience is.
Pro tip: Use a tool to track posting patterns. Don't just wing it.
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Counter-intuitive? Maybe.
But here's the thing...
The best comments come when you're relaxed.
Not when you're treating it like a TASK.
Good times to comment:
→ After a long client call (your brain needs a break anyway)
→ After finishing a challenging project
→ During transition periods in your day
Bad times to comment:
→ When you set a timer and force yourself
→ When you're rushing to "hit your quota"
→ When you're stressed and just want to check it off
Comments people engage with? They feel natural.
Comments people ignore? They feel forced.
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This is a hack most people miss.
The algorithm notices if you're just here to post and ghost.
Here's the routine:
Before you publish:
Comment on 10 posts (focus on 2nd and 3rd degree connections)
After you publish:
Comment on 10 more posts
Why 2nd and 3rd degree connections?
Because when THEY engage back, their network sees YOU.
That's how you grow.
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Bad week: 30-100 comments
Expect 2-5 to actually take off