The Illusion of Numbers: Why Your Social Media Presence Matters Beyond Likes and Follows

The Illusion of Numbers: Why Your Social Media Presence Matters Beyond Likes and Follows

Dear Readers,

Social media has a way of making us believe that numbers define our worth. It’s easy to feel invisible if you don’t have thousands—or even millions—of followers. But let’s take a step back.

If you have 10 followers, that’s 10 real people who choose to engage with your content. That’s 10 people who see your posts, appreciate your perspective, and connect with what you share. Somewhere along the way, we’ve been conditioned to think that if a post doesn’t go viral, it wasn’t good enough. But here’s the truth: