Stop Doing These 7 Things on Social Media If You Want to Be Taken Seriously
Let’s be real—social media can make or break your brand. You could be putting in hours, days, months of effort… and still be ignored like the free samples table at a gas station. Why? Because most people are making the same sloppy mistakes that tank trust and kill growth.
If you want to be taken seriously in this space, if you want to actually make money from your content instead of just chasing likes… you need to stop doing these seven things. Immediately.
Let’s dig in.
1. Stop Posting Just to Post
You’ve seen it. The awkward “Happy Friday!” post with no value. The half-baked meme that flops harder than a fish on land. Posting just because it’s been a while is a death sentence.
Here’s the problem—frequency without value is spam.
If your audience knows that every time you post, it’s forgettable filler… you’re training them to scroll past you. Or worse, unfollow.
Instead, ask yourself:
“What’s ONE thing my audience can walk away with today?”
Give value. Teach them something. Entertain. Make them think. Trigger emotion.
When you start posting with intent, your audience starts paying attention.
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2. Stop Treating Every Platform the Same
Instagram ain’t LinkedIn. TikTok ain’t Facebook. If you’re copy-pasting the same post across every platform, congrats—you just told your audience you don’t understand where they hang out.
Different platforms have different cultures, expectations, and formats.
LinkedIn wants depth, insight, authority.
TikTok wants short, punchy, personality.
Instagram wants polish and storytelling.
Twitter wants hot takes, wit, and fast value.
Trying to be everywhere the same way is like showing up to a wedding in gym shorts. You stand out, but for all the wrong reasons.
Instead, custom-tailor your message to the room you’re in.
3. Stop Using Cringe Hashtags Like #Success or #GrindMode
Your hashtag strategy can’t be “throw spaghetti at the wall and hope the algorithm eats it.”
Generic hashtags like #hustle or #motivation might feel good, but they’re bloated and worthless. They don’t get you discovered. They bury you under millions of posts from people just like you… shouting into the void.
You want niche, high-engagement hashtags tailored to your industry and audience.
Think: #LegalMarketingTips or #HomeGymSetup2025—not #fitness.
Research. Track. Test.
Pro Tip: Use 3–5 strong hashtags. More is not better. It’s desperate.
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4. Stop Posting Without a Hook
You’ve got 1.3 seconds to grab someone’s attention. That’s it.
So why are you starting your posts like it’s a diary entry?
No one cares that it’s Monday and you’re feeling inspired.
Your first sentence has one job: stop the scroll.
Start with a problem, a bold claim, a weird fact, or a short story.
Examples:
“Here’s the one sentence that doubled our sales.”
“Most businesses are invisible online. Here’s why.”
“You don’t need ads to go viral. You need this instead.”
A killer hook earns the right to be read.
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5. Stop Ignoring Comments (That’s Free Money)
When someone comments on your post, they’re raising their hand. They’re interested. They’re opening the door. And most of you are just… ghosting them.
That’s like someone walking into your store and you staring at your phone.
Engagement is a two-way street.
Reply. Ask questions back. Spark deeper conversations. Turn every comment into a micro-relationship.
Why? Because the algorithm loves it. And because those conversations lead to DMs. DMs lead to deals.
You’re not too busy. You’re just undervaluing attention.
6. Stop Selling Like It’s 2008
“Buy now!” “Limited time!” “DM me for prices!”
You sound like a used car salesman doing a TikTok dance.
Selling on social media works—but not when it’s forced.
Instead, use story. Use proof. Use results.
“We helped a coach 3x her engagement in 14 days.”
“Here’s what happened when we rewrote a brand’s bio.”
“This one video brought in 87 leads. Here’s why it worked.”
Teach first. Prove second. Sell third.
It’s not bait. It’s strategy.
7. Stop Looking Like an Amateur
Bad design. Broken links. Pixelated photos. Bios that say “Helping people live their best life 🌟.”
These are silent killers. You might have fire content—but if your brand LOOKS sloppy, people assume your business is too.
Design matters. Quality matters. First impressions matter.
Ask yourself:
Would you follow you? Would you buy from you?
If not, it’s time to clean house. Better branding. Better visuals. Better bios.
Final Thought: Fix the Foundation
Social media doesn’t forgive sloppiness. It multiplies it.
Want to be taken seriously? You have to act like it. From what you post to how you engage to how your page looks.
These 7 mistakes might feel small, but they add up to a profile people scroll right past. Clean them up, and you’ll instantly stand out—even with a small following.
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