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Instagram's Shift Away from Watch Time
As social media evolves, Instagram is moving away from a singular focus on watch time, desiring to be a platform that prioritizes social interaction. This results in a preference for short-form, shareable content that can be consumed in quick bursts—promoting diverse conversational opportunities.
Debunking Consumption Patterns Myths
Finally, Missouri tackled the myth that following specific niche accounts influences how the algorithm ranks your content. He firmly stated that the interests or consumption patterns of users do not shape the visibility of their posts. Therefore, followers should focus more on developing their unique content than trying to tailor their feeds to influence the algorithm.