Kirby Soto
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The Myth of “Shadowban” and What Actually Limits Reach
Few ideas travel through creator communities as quickly as the fear of being shadowbanned. A sudden drop in reach appears. Likes slow down. Posts feel invisible. The explanation seems obvious and comforting at the same time. Something external must be blocking visibility.
By Kirby Soto25 days ago in Lifehack
Is Instagram Still Worth It in the TikTok Era. AI-Generated.
There is a familiar question floating around every corner of the creator world. It shows up in group chats, in late-night voice notes, in quiet complaints after another Reel underperforms. People whisper it like a confession. Is Instagram still worth the energy when TikTok feels faster, louder and sometimes easier.
By Kirby Soto25 days ago in Journal
When Consistency Stops Working
For years, consistency has been presented as the safest rule in digital growth. Post regularly. Stay visible. Train the algorithm to recognize you. In early stages, this advice often works. Accounts grow. Engagement stabilizes. Progress feels measurable.
By Kirby Soto26 days ago in Journal
Why Your Instagram Isn’t Growing and What to Do About It. AI-Generated.
Everyone has that moment. You open Instagram, check your insights, and realize the numbers haven’t moved in weeks. Maybe you’re still posting regularly. Maybe you’re following every tip from your favorite “growth guru.” Yet nothing changes. The likes stay low. The followers hover. The excitement fades.
By Kirby Soto2 months ago in Journal
The Rise of Niche Micro-Influencers
I remember when every conversation about influencers circled back to the same names. The mega-accounts with millions of followers. They felt untouchable, like modern celebrities who had taken over digital billboards. Brands chased them, hoping a single post would move mountains. And sometimes it did. But lately, something interesting has been happening. The spotlight is shifting.
By Kirby Soto3 months ago in Lifehack
Organic Growth vs Paid Ads: What Works Better in 2025?
The question keeps coming up whenever I talk to other creators and business owners. Should you pour money into ads or focus on organic growth? The short answer is that both paths work, but not in the same way. The longer answer is more complicated, and I’ve been wrestling with it myself over the past few years.
By Kirby Soto4 months ago in Journal
How the Instagram Algorithm Really Works (And What It Wants From You). AI-Generated.
For most creators, the Instagram algorithm feels like a moody gatekeeper. One day your post gets hundreds of likes, and the next day it barely reaches your audience. It’s confusing, frustrating, and often discouraging.
By Kirby Soto5 months ago in Lifehack
Can You Still Grow on Instagram Without Ads in 2025?
Every few months, the same narrative pops up on creator Twitter and marketing blogs: “Organic Instagram growth is dead.” And honestly, if you've been stuck at the same follower count for six months, it’s tempting to believe that.
By Kirby Soto6 months ago in Lifehack
The Harsh Truth About Instagram Growth Tools. AI-Generated.
Social media experts have promised one thing: fast, automated Instagram growth. “Set it and forget it” tools, follower-buying services, and engagement bots flooded the influencer space with big promises and even bigger disappointment. If you’ve ever tried one of them, you probably ended up asking the same question: why isn’t this working?
By Kirby Soto6 months ago in Journal
