Organic Reach
- What is it? Organic reach refers to the people who see your content naturally, without any paid promotion. It’s like word-of-mouth marketing.
- How does it work? Your content appears in users’ feeds because they follow you, share your posts, or find your hashtags.
- Pros: It’s free, builds genuine connections, and nurtures relationships.
- Cons: Limited reach and slower growth.
Paid Reach
- What is it? Paid reach involves promoting your content through ads. You pay to reach a broader audience.
- How does it work? You set a budget, target specific demographics, and your content appears as sponsored posts.
- Pros: Wider audience, faster results, and precise targeting.
- Cons: Costs money and may feel less authentic.
Which Should You Use?
- Balance: A mix of both is ideal. Organic for authenticity, paid for wider exposure.
- Goals: Use organic for community-building and paid for specific campaigns or product launches.
Remember, it’s like cooking: organic is your secret family recipe, and paid is the fancy restaurant you visit occasionally. Both have their place!
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