Should I put my face in it?

hey there, mate it's a vibe, isn't it? to be or not to be (in the reel)? 1. personal touch: having a face, especially the creator's, can humanize content. it's a direct bridge, an intimate connection with the audience. 2. relatability: seeing someone express, react, or simply be gives viewers something tangible to connect with. emotions translate better. 3. algorithmic love: platforms, in their bid to promote "authentic content," often favor reels with human elements. but remember, it's not a strict rule. 4. evolution of content: gradually introducing yourself can be a way to test waters. maybe start with a quick intro or outro? 5. the flip side: there's magic in anonymity too. sometimes content sans faces allows the message to shine, undistracted. experimentation's the name of the game. try a mix, gauge reactions, and pivot accordingly. your community will guide you. ride the waves and trust your gut. 🌱 stay curious and keep crafting, mate!

From my experience, videos where there isn't someone's face don't get nearly as much engagement unless it's like, a tutorial or something (which don't work too well on short-form video platforms). When people see your face they feel a bit more emotionally connected to it, and won't feel as though they are being advertised to as much. And if you aren't posting those reels to TikTok as well, you're missing out on a lot of free reach :)