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Most small businesses fail on Threads because they're using a content strategy designed for dying platforms.

Here's a Threads-specific approach that actually works in 2025.

Ever notice how some small businesses seem to blow up on Threads while others post for months on end with ZERO traction?

It's not luck.

It's not magic.

It's strategy.

A Threads-specific strategy that most aren't willing to implement because it feels counterintuitive.

Threads rewards conversation, not broadcasting.

The platforms you're used to (looking at you Instagram) were built around one-way communication.

Post pretty content, get likes, rinse, & repeat.

Threads flipped the script.

On Threads, your replies matter MORE than your original posts.

Yes, I know that sounds backwards... but hear me out.

The algorithm is desperately searching for people who create meaningful conversations, not just content.

So what does this mean for your small business?

It means your content strategy needs to revolve around sparking genuine discussions, not just showcasing your products.

Let's get tactical about what this looks like.

The 70/30 Rule

Spend 70% of your time engaging with others, and only 30% creating your own posts.

Yes, seriously.

Find the conversations happening in your niche and contribute value there.

Show up as a helpful human first, business owner second.

Content Pillars That Work on Threads

For small businesses, these three content pillars consistently perform:

Behind-the-scenes reality (the messy, honest journey)
Specific expertise (your unique knowledge, not generic advice)
Community questions (designed to spark conversation, not just engagement bait)

The Hook Method

Every post needs a strong first line that makes someone stop scrolling.

Contrarian statement ("Most handmade businesses are pricing wrong")
Surprising fact ("Only 12% of small businesses leverage this free marketing tool")
Personal vulnerability ("I lost $5K on my first product launch. Here's what I learned")

The Thread Structure

Long-form content performs best when structured like this:

Hook (pattern interrupt)
Problem (pain point your audience faces)
Story (your experience with this issue)
Solution (tangible advice they can implement)
Call to conversation (not call to action - big difference)

Post Timing That Actually Matters

Forget what you've heard about "best times to post."

On Threads, consistency trumps timing.

What DOES matter is being available to engage for 30-45 minutes after posting.

The first 30 minutes determine if your post takes off or dies in obscurity.

Content Types to Avoid

Product promotions that don't tell a story.
Generic inspiration quotes.
Trend-chasing with no relevance to your audience.
Overly polished, corporate-sounding content.

The Measurement That Matters

Stop obsessing over follower count.

The only metric that predicts business growth from Threads is:

Reply-to-viewer ratio.

If 100 people see your post and 10 reply, you're doing exceptionally well.

Most importantly, remember that building on Threads is playing the long game.

It's about becoming known as the maker/business owner who actually shows up, listens, and contributes...

Not just broadcasts.

The makers and small businesses thriving here aren't necessarily the ones with perfect products or massive audiences.

They're the ones who understand that social media should actually be, well, social.

So here's your challenge:

For the next 14 days, flip your content strategy.

Spend more time replying than posting.

Ask more questions than giving statements.

Share more process than perfect outcomes.

Then watch as your community slowly transforms from passive scrollers to active participants.

Because at the end of the day, a thriving small business doesn't need thousands of followers.

It needs a community of people who care about what you're building.

If That Sounds Like Something You Need:

I have a guide that's perfect for building that foundation of engagement within your audience.

You don't have to keep feeling like you're posting to the void.

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