Discovering the Real World of Social Media
When I signed up for my social media class this semester, I thought I had a pretty good handle on the ins and outs of social media. After all, like many of my peers, I've been navigating platforms like Instagram and Facebook for years. How different could a social media simulator be? As it turns out, it was very different. In the beginning, I was confident. I posted content that I thought would go viral, shared stories that I believed would resonate and crafted tweets I was sure would spark conversations. But soon, I realized that my usual tactics weren't enough. My posts weren’t getting the engagement I expected and my follower count was stagnant. It was humbling, to say the least. There were times when everything clicked. I remember one campaign I designed around a trending topic that gained traction. Watching the likes, shares and comments roll in was exciting. It felt like I had cracked the code. Those moments were incredibly validating and I was genuinely proud of my effor
