Why Nobody Cares About Your Posts (And How to Make Them Care)

Let’s just call it what it is: posting online and getting crickets sucks.
You spend 30 minutes writing the thing. You reread it three times. You hit publish.

Then?
Silence.

No likes.
No shares.
No comments.

And you’re left sitting there thinking, “What the hell did I do wrong?”

Truth is, it’s not you. It’s your strategy.

Let’s break it down and rebuild your content into something people can’t ignore.
By the end of this post, you’ll know exactly why your content is flopping and exactly how to flip the switch to high-voltage engagement.

1. You're Talking About You. No One Cares About You (Yet).

Hard truth:
Nobody on the internet wakes up hoping they see a stranger’s story about their life unless it gives them something.

People don’t care what you did.
They care what they can do with what you’ve learned.

If your posts start with “I just wanted to share…”
You're dead in the feed.

What to do instead:
Start with them. Their pain. Their dream. Their frustration.
Then wrap your story around their journey.

Example:
Instead of: “I’m so excited, we finally hit 1,000 followers!”
Try: “Here’s what we did to grow from 0 to 1,000 followers—and what I’d do differently if I had to start over.”

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2. No Hook, No Hope

Scroll.
Scroll.
Scroll.

That’s how people interact with social. You’ve got 1.5 seconds to stop their thumb.

Most posts?
Start with a yawn. “Happy Monday everyone!” or “Just thinking about…”

Boring is invisible.

What works:

  • Start with a crazy stat

  • Ask a direct question

  • Say something that makes people raise an eyebrow

Example:
“Most people don’t realize they’re losing $10,000 a year by doing this one thing…”
or
“Still using Canva for all your content? That’s why it’s flopping.”

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3. You’re Posting Like a Business, Not a Human

People scroll for stories, not sales.
They want to feel something—not be pitched.

If your content sounds like it’s trying to close a deal, people instantly tune out.
You need to speak like you’re texting your smartest friend, not writing a company memo.

How to fix it:

  • Use real words, not “brand voice” buzzwords

  • Write like you talk

  • Get visual: describe smells, sounds, tastes, feelings

Instead of:
“We’re proud to announce the launch of our new service…”
Try:
“This new offer is so good, one of our clients told us it felt like cheating.”

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4. You're Not Making People Feel Anything

Nobody remembers facts.
They remember feelings.

Your post needs to hit a nerve: anger, curiosity, pride, jealousy, hope.
If it’s not doing that? It’s forgettable.

Here’s the deal:

  • Facts inform, but feelings convert

  • Data impresses, but stories sell

Make them:

  • Mad about the way they’ve been misled

  • Hopeful that there’s an easier way

  • Curious to learn the one thing they’ve been missing

Turn this:
“Our software helps businesses grow.”
Into this:
“Ever felt like you’re shouting into the void on social media? Our clients go from silence to 600K+ followers. We’ll show you how.”

5. You’re Not Solving a Problem

If your content doesn’t solve a real, burning, painful-as-hell problem, it’s noise.

Most people don’t need more motivation
They need a fix.
They need a next step.

Content that hits:

  • “Struggling with engagement? Try this 3-post content loop.”

  • “Here’s how we got 10,000 views on a post without running ads.”

Break down the exact how-to, not the vague “value.”

Give away the strategy. Keep the system. That’s how you build trust.

6. You're Not Showing Proof

In a world full of big promises, trust is currency.

People have seen every hook, headline, and fake screenshot.
You want attention? You need real proof.

That means:

  • Before/after comparisons

  • Screenshots

  • Case studies

  • Video walk-throughs

Post something like:
“We helped a skincare brand go from 42 views to 1.2M. Here’s the post that did it.”

Then break it down step by step. Teach. Show. Pull back the curtain.

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7. You're Not Posting Enough

One post a week?
Forget it.

That’s like throwing a paper airplane at a freight train.

This isn’t about spamming. It’s about consistency.
Showing up daily.
Testing angles.
Finding what works.

Here’s the reality:

  • Most posts won’t hit

  • Some will surprise you

  • One might go viral

But if you’re not posting, you’ll never know.

Get a content calendar. Build a rhythm. Automate the boring stuff.

8. You’re Not Giving People Something to Do Next

You’ve got the hook.
The story.
The proof.

But then you leave people hanging.

No call-to-action = no results.

Tell them:

  • What to click

  • Where to comment

  • How to buy

End your post with:

  • “DM me ‘READY’ and I’ll send the free playbook.”

  • “Click the link in bio to see how we did it.”

  • “Tag someone who needs this.”

People want to take action. You just need to point the way.

Final Thoughts: Make Them Care. Or Keep Getting Ignored.

Nobody owes you their attention.
You have to earn it.

That means showing up with stories that matter.
Content that hits.
Proof that slaps.
And strategies that solve.

If you’re tired of writing into the void—
If you want to turn your posts into a client-generating engine—
If you want content that people feel...

Multipost Digital is your unfair advantage.
Let’s make your brand the one they can’t stop watching.

Let’s build your audience. Let’s make your content explode.
Let’s make them care.

Book your free strategy session now.

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