54: Algorithm Fatigue? What ACTUALLY Makes People Follow & Unfollow (For Solopreneurs)

Tired of feeling like the algorithm is punishing you for showing up? Same. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I'm sharing the data-backed truth about what actually makes people follow, unfollow, and stop watching your content—and honestly, it's not what you think. Spoiler alert: it's not about posting more or having a perfectly polished feed. I'm breaking down five major myths that are keeping you stuck in the content creation hamster wheel, and I'm giving you the real numbers (from ManyChat's 2025 Creator Report) that prove useful, authentic content wins every single time. If you're exhausted from chasing trends and playing the algorithm games, this episode is your permission slip to stop performing and start connecting.

Check out the full show notes for this episode HERE.

Things I cover inside this episode:

• Why long intros are killing your engagement—and the exact way to lead with the answer instead
• The real reason people hit follow (hint: it's not your aesthetic, and 73% of people agree)
• What actually makes people unfollow you—and why posting frequency didn't even make the list
• Why trends aren't the only growth strategy (and what 53% of people wish you'd do instead)
• How to choose content formats that give you energy instead of draining the life out of you

Resources & Links mentioned in the episode:

• ManyChat "Algorithm Fatigue: A 2025 Creator Report" - the full data-backed report I reference throughout this episode, with all the juicy stats on what makes people follow, unfollow, and engage

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