Does it make sense to try a new social media platform?

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This is a reflection on the experience with the "revived" Bluesky social network.

I can’t tell whether it will last another week (and fade away after that) or thrive for an entire decade.

If your goal is personal use, I highly recommend joining – it allows you to connect with specific people on a more personal level.

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The bottom line:
A social media platform with over 25 million users, predominantly in the U.S. market, has the potential to be worth giving a try.

Have you tried it yet?

Nurlita · Accepted Answer

Do you think there will be more people join the bluesky? I would like to try if more people from my circle or friends join. Or I should be the one promote it to them?

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@nur_lita I think that growth now is slower but I expect another wave in January. Regarding friends: I am there to make a new ones. And it already happened :)

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

Something about social media will be tomorrow in my newsletter: https://businessandmarketing.sub...

Nathan Geckler · Answer

I'm currently experiencing the same thing. I can't decide whether to try Bluesky, or just stick to X.

Toby Rowland · Answer

I think a lot of people will use both BSky and X.  X is mature, and the discussions there are better.  If you're big on X, it means something, whereas BSky is bot-heavy with nascent discussion, and so your presence on BSky may not give you the same good experience in the near term.

Janak Patel · Answer

Yes, if the platform aligns with your audience, brand goals, and offers unique engagement opportunities.

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@terabitcoins Yes, we have found each other on this platform! :)

Tera Bitcoins · Answer

@busmark_w_nika Yes, but to be accurate, I've found you first on Substack ;)

Tera Bitcoins · Answer

Like the American businessman Kevin Rollins once said: "I believe that one-product wonders come and go."... Yes, I've tried it: https://bsky.app/profile/terabit...

Zhiqi Shi · Answer

New platforms come with traffic bonuses. Yes, I will give it a try.

Matthew Aaron Clarke · Answer

BSky is newer but gaining traction. X has mature convos but BSky could catch up. I'd say use both for now - build your X presence while exploring BSky's potential. See how discussions evolve on each before going all in on one. Choice is a good problem to have in social media!

WendyAnderson · Answer

Absolutely! Trying a new social media platform can be a great way to connect with different people, discover fresh content, and even find new opportunities. It’s like exploring a new city; you never know what interesting things you might find. Plus, it can be a fun change from the usual platforms you use. Just give it some time to see if it clicks with you.

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@toby_rowland Do you expect that Bsky will be unsuccessful?

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Yes it's wirk

Ditarth Desai · Answer

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Does it make sense to try a new social media platform?

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