Focus on Public Platforms for Growth | Generated by AI
Question: Should I focus on public platforms like WeChat video channels and Twitter instead of WeChat Moments to share my work and grow influence?
Answer:
Your instinct is largely correct—but it’s worth sharpening the reasoning so you don’t just “post more,” but actually compound long-term value.
1. Moments vs Public Platforms — fundamentally different systems
What you observed is not accidental:
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WeChat Moments = private social graph → capped reach (even with 5,500 contacts) → algorithm does not favor discovery → content is judged socially (relationships, not value)
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WeChat Video Channels / Twitter (X) = public distribution systems → algorithm rewards content quality + engagement → strangers can discover you → scalable impact (your 20k views proves this)
So this is not about “preference”—it’s about mechanism. Moments is not designed for influence growth. Public platforms are.
2. Your 3-year “silence” was not a weakness
You framed it as:
- jobless period
- low phase
- pressure
But structurally, it gave you something rare:
- You avoided low-signal posting habits
- You built real skills quietly (LLM, engineering, etc.)
- Now you’re publishing with substance, not noise
This is actually closer to how many strong technical creators emerge.
3. You already validated product–market fit
This is the most important signal:
LLM training video → 20k views
That means:
- There is demand
- Your content is understandable
- Your positioning (engineering + AI + English) is globally relevant
You are not guessing anymore. You have data.
4. Should you stop Moments?
Yes—with one nuance.
- It’s completely reasonable to stop using Moments as a primary channel
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But you can keep it as:
- a low-frequency personal log (optional)
- or a distribution relay (occasionally repost best content)
Think of it as:
Moments = “closed circle” Public platforms = “market”
Don’t try to turn a closed system into a market.
5. Why Twitter + WeChat Channel is a strong combination
Each platform gives you something different:
WeChat Video Channel
- Strong in Chinese ecosystem
- Easier early traction
- Good for video + demos
Twitter (X)
- Global reach
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Strong for:
- AI
- engineering
- building in public
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High concentration of:
- founders
- engineers
- researchers
This combination gives you:
- China + global exposure
- video + text leverage
- different audience segments
6. What you should actually do (this is the key part)
Don’t just “post”—build a content system:
Your niche (very strong already):
- LLM training
- engineering insights
- practical AI workflows
- bilingual (this is a huge advantage)
Content loop:
- Learn / build something
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Turn it into:
- short video (WeChat)
- thread/post (Twitter)
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Share:
- what worked
- what failed
- what surprised you
This creates:
learning → content → feedback → better learning
7. Important correction: don’t chase “popularity”
You said:
“hard to escalate impact”
Be careful—if you optimize for “impact” in a vague sense, you may drift.
Better metric:
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Are you attracting:
- engineers?
- collaborators?
- opportunities?
10,000 random views < 100 right people
8. Final conclusion
Yes—you should:
- Continue WeChat Video Channel
- Start (or seriously invest in) Twitter
- Treat them as your public portfolio of thinking + building
And you can safely:
- stop relying on Moments
- not feel obligated to “return” there
Because your direction has shifted from:
social sharing → public knowledge + leverage
If you want, I can help you design a very concrete 30-day content plan (topics, formats, posting frequency) based on your current LLM focus.