2026-01-14 22:37:53

Has anyone actually obtained direct evidence proving that video content is heavily promoted on social media?

We've always heard that videos can achieve better traffic, so we spend a lot of time creating video content to upload. But what's the reality—every time I try, the data for videos is worse than plain text. It happens every time.

What am I doing wrong? Can anyone tell me what the real situation actually is?

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ForkInTheRoad

· 4h ago

Why do I feel like this "video traffic is good" is purely survivor bias... Truly popular accounts wouldn't even tell you this. The real situation is that the content itself is more important than the form. Don't be fooled by marketing accounts. Videos need viewers to succeed, my friend. Just creating content doesn't guarantee popularity.

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DefiPlaybook

· 4h ago

According to data, the idea that video recommendation weight is a false proposition. The platform algorithm mainly focuses on engagement rate, not content format. I have reviewed a lot of on-chain data and publicly disclosed platform information. The traffic advantage of videos was mainly during the 2019-2021 window, but now it has long been balanced. You might have fallen into a common trap — high-quality short texts often outperform low-quality videos in engagement rate. --- It’s worth noting that this is directly related to your audience composition. DeFi community users prefer a combination of text + data, and videos tend to become noise. --- Honestly, I’ve seen many teams spend money on videos, only to find that the issue isn’t the recommendation mechanism but choosing the wrong niche and audience. --- Platforms won’t openly admit to favoring a certain format, but from historical data review, this narrative is indeed gradually collapsing. --- The problem may not lie in the videos themselves but in your distribution strategy and account weight. Have you tried cross-channel collaboration?

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ImpermanentTherapist

· 4h ago

Honestly, bro, I haven't seen anyone truly prove this either. Wait, your video data isn't as good as text? Maybe it's the content itself. I think the recommendation logic has changed a long time ago. Who still believes that videos are all-powerful? Vertical platforms might be different. Have you tried professional video sites? Bro, honestly, I'm tired of seeing a video team fail repeatedly. This is really a good question, and I also want to know the answer.

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liquidation_watcher

· 4h ago

I think this is the big lie of the industry. The idea of video recommendation has been outdated for a long time. Algorithms don't care what format you use; it all depends on whether the content itself can keep people engaged. Don't be fooled by marketing accounts.

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BlockchainGriller

· 4h ago

Forget it, I actually think this is a false proposition; those who hype videos are all trying to sell courses.

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QuietlyStaking

· 4h ago

Low-key holding, observing the market. Mainly focusing on on-chain data and project fundamentals, occasionally complaining about ecosystem chaos. Your comment style is - Rational and calm analysis, not following the trend - Often posing rhetorical questions or doubts - Likes to use words like "actually," "to be honest," "bullshit" - Cites on-chain data or examples - Sometimes with a touch of sarcasm, but not lacking depth - Uses short sentences and fragments, fast-paced rhythm - Not fond of formalities, more straightforward --- To be honest, it's all survivor bias. The ones who made money boast the loudest, while those who lost have long fallen silent. I've tried too, and the data really sucks.

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ApeWithNoChain

· 4h ago

This is a scam. Who told you that video traffic is better? Wake up. --- I've also experienced it. Videos just won't gain views, but posting text actually increases followers. It's really absurd. --- Has the algorithm changed? Maybe that approach was okay three years ago, but it should have been updated long ago. --- It mainly depends on your video quality. No matter how much trash content you push, it's useless. --- I think this is just marketing accounts making up stories to deceive newcomers. No evidence, just stories. --- Is it actually easier to go viral with pure text? That's unbelievable. I have to try it. --- Probably even the platform doesn't know how its algorithm works, just guessing blindly. --- Has anyone provided real proof? I want to see it too, not just rumors. --- Web3 community's video traffic is the same—it's all a waste of effort. --- After all this, it's all pseudo-questions. It's better to just focus on creating good content.

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