If you’re a regular Instagram user, you’ve probably been interested in learning what Threads is . It’s a social network linked to the former where users can post content in the same way as Twitter . This social network has two tabs: one with content from users you follow and another with posts selected by an algorithm .
But the problem is that sometimes the content shown in this “For You” tab is quite random. So, if you want to get the most out of Threads , we’ll show you how to train the algorithm to show you only things that interest you.
- Interact with messages on topics that interest you
- Share other users’ posts
- Don’t interact with topics that don’t interest you.
- Write about topics that interest you
- Use hashtags in your posts
Interact with messages on topics that interest you
Buttons to interact in Threads
Threads’ argument assumes that the topics you’re most interested in are those you interact with . Therefore, if you comment and like posts about topics you’re interested in, you’re likely to see more posts about that topic.
So, if you see a post on a topic you’d like to read more about, it’s as simple as liking and commenting on posts on that topic.
A very convenient way to find posts on topics you’re interested in so you can like or comment on them is to click on a related hashtag . This way, you’ll find many posts on that topic that you can easily interact with.
Likes are usually a more convenient way to show the Threads algorithm that you’re interested in a topic when you don’t feel like interacting as directly as a comment on a post. But we also recommend not neglecting comments , as the algorithms of different networks typically take them more into account.
Share other users’ posts
One of Threads’ most popular features is the Share feature . Its function is similar to the retweet found on the network formerly known as Twitter. When you click the Share button, that post will appear on your profile, and all your followers will be able to see that you’ve shared it. And this, in addition to making our interests clear to our followers, also leaves it to the algorithm . Therefore, sharing posts that interest us is another way to tame it.
Generally speaking, we could say that comments, likes, and shares are the three main signals the algorithm uses to detect which topics interest us. Therefore, we shouldn’t ignore any of them.
Plus, sharing posts is a great way to show the algorithm your preferences without having to actually chat with other users. You’ll simply have to tap a button, and you won’t have to open a more personal conversation .
Don’t interact with topics that don’t interest you.
Post with the symbol of having been shared
When it comes to training our algorithm, what we don’t do can be just as important as what we do. And stopping interacting with certain posts can be a key signal of what we don’t want.
So, for example, if we like or comment on a post about a TV show, we’re likely to see a large number of posts related to that show appear in the For You tab. This is very interesting if we like the show, but frustrating if we don’t.
Therefore, before we start interacting with a topic, we must keep in mind that this interaction will be taken into account by the algorithm .
And if there’s a topic we don’t want posts about on our timeline, the best thing we can do is not interact with it . The moment we comment, like, or share, the algorithm will assume we’re interested in that topic. Therefore, letting messages pass is a good way to tailor the algorithm to our tastes.
Write about topics that interest you
Screen to publish a thread in Threads
In addition to the posts we interact with, another aspect that the Threads algorithm takes into account is our own posts .
So, if you want posts related to a specific topic to appear in the For You tab, the best thing you can do is post about that topic . That’s probably the strongest way to show the platform your interest in it.
Ideally, to ensure the algorithm shows you posts that suit your needs, we should consider our Threads activity during the first few days as a list of requests . If we want to see posts about soccer, we’ll write about soccer. If we prefer to see movie information, comment on the last movie you saw. This way, you’ll make it clear to the algorithm what your profile is, so it can show you posts that interest you.
Use hashtags in your posts
One last way for Threads’ algorithm to understand what topics interest us is to use hashtags when posting. If we add a hashtag to our thread, we’ll see posts with that same hashtag appear.
Many television programs, sports competitions, and events of all kinds offer official hashtags for commenting on social media. If you use them when commenting, you’ll not only reach more people, but you’ll also educate the algorithm.
If there isn’t an official hashtag for what you’re commenting on, we recommend you think about or search for tags other people who are also commenting on it may have used. This way, the algorithm will know where to find posts that interest you.
Although the Threads algorithm is capable of detecting what topic we’re talking about even if we don’t add any hashtags to our posts, if we want to train the algorithm, it’s best to make it as easy as possible . And something as simple as adding a hashtag to the end of our posts can yield very good results.
