You’ve put hours into crafting the perfect social media post. You explain everything—your process, your thoughts, your expertise—because that’s what adds value, right?
Wrong.
Meet Sarah, a health coach who was doing exactly that. She poured knowledge into every caption, making sure her audience understood everything about wellness, habits, and lifestyle changes. Her posts were long, packed with insights… and falling flat.
Then she did something radical.
She stopped over-explaining.
Instead of writing 400-word captions, she trimmed them down to punchy one-liners—paired with engaging visuals.
The result? Her engagement skyrocketed by 10x.
Why Less = More on Social Media
Here’s the truth: People don’t scroll through Instagram, TikTok, or X (Twitter) looking for an essay. They’re scrolling for quick dopamine hits—content that either intrigues, entertains, or inspires in seconds.
Long-winded captions? They get skimmed or skipped entirely.
Think about it:
- Have you ever seen a post so long that you meant to read it later… but never did?
- Have you ever stopped mid-scroll to read something just because it was short, bold, and impactful?
Your audience does the same.
The Fix: How to Tighten Your Message
Want to boost engagement like Sarah? Try this:
1️⃣ Look at your last post. Read it out loud. If it takes more than 10 seconds to read, it’s too long.
2️⃣ Cut it in half. Identify the one most powerful takeaway and say it in fewer words.
3️⃣ Make it visual. Instead of explaining, show the message through a strong image or video.
4️⃣ Test the impact. Post your new, condensed version and track engagement. More likes? More shares? More comments?
This isn’t just about social media. It applies to emails, pitches, even blog posts (ironic, I know). The clearer and punchier your message, the more people will actually absorb it.
🚀 Challenge: Find a post you’ve written recently. Cut it in half. Then watch what happens.
Practicing What I Preach: I’m not just talking the talk—I’m walking the walk. I took one of my own blog posts and cut it in half to make it sharper, stronger, and more engaging. Check out the original version here.
Now, check out the revamped version!
💬 Have you tried this strategy before? Did it work for you? Drop a comment and let’s talk!
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