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How to Increase Organic Engagement on Social Media in 2024

Crescitaly Staff

Crescitaly Staff

— 4 min read

In 2019, one influencer's post could drive thousands of likes and comments within minutes. Fast forward to 2024, and the same content now battles against finicky algorithms, shortened attention spans, and saturated feeds. If you're a brand, creator, or agency trying to grow on platforms like Instagram or TikTok, you’ve probably asked yourself a million-dollar question: How do you increase organic engagement on social media right now?

Here’s the good news: it's absolutely still possible — if you know what works today.

Why Organic Engagement Still Matters

Before we dive into tactics, let's address the elephant in the thread: paid reach is everywhere. But your organic engagement rate is still the most trustworthy signal when it comes to brand credibility, community health, and cost-effective growth.

"Engagement is currency. Without it, your content is invisible." — SocialLift Agency Report, Q1 2024

Organic engagement—likes, comments, shares, saves, forwards—is the backbone of sustainable digital influence. It's also key to increasing visibility through recommendation engines on TikTok and YouTube, or the Explore page on Instagram.

Platform-Specific Tactics That Drive Results

Instagram: Prioritizing Conversations Over Vanity Metrics

In late 2023, Instagram adjusted its algorithm to prioritize posts that spark meaningful interactions. Here's how to capitalize:

  • Use Carousel Posts: They lead to higher dwell time and double the engagement of single-image posts.
  • Include Calls to Conversation: Ask questions, incorporate polls or quizzes in Stories, and respond to comments within 24 hours.
  • Go Live Weekly: Live videos receive 3x more engagement and are pushed to the front of the home feed.

According to Crescitaly's Instagram analytics panel, creators who combined Lives with carousel posts saw an average 32% increase in comment volume over three weeks.

TikTok: The Algorithm Favors Depth, Not Just Virality

Yes, TikTok is built for virality. But today’s top-performing brands are winning through niche attention, not just mass reach.

  • Create Series Content: Multi-part educational or comedic series keep users returning — increasing average watch time.
  • Comment Farming (in a good way): Post controversial hooks or clear CTA questions that attract rich conversations.
  • Respond With Videos: Reacting to comments with new videos is favored by TikTok’s algorithm and deepens community trust.

Marketing strategist Dasha Li, who grew her TikTok following to 250K in 18 months, swears by the tactic: "One comment-led video gave me a 500% spike in engagement that week."

YouTube: Lean Into Search + Shorts

YouTube isn’t just a long-form entertainment platform. It's also the second-largest search engine in the world. For 2024, focus on:

  • Combining Long-Form + Shorts: Shorts pull in top-of-funnel users, while long-form builds time-on-channel authority.
  • Optimize for Suggested: Craft click-worthy titles and thumbnails, then use retention graphs to A/B test everything.
  • Pin High-Intent Comments: Start the narrative — people follow your lead on what the conversation is about.

Using Crescitaly's advanced panel for YouTube Shorts, marketers noted that mixing FAQs in pinned comments improved viewer session duration by over 9% on average.

Telegram: Building a Hyper-Engaged Micro-Community

Telegram is no longer just for crypto channels and broadcast updates — it’s a goldmine for engagement if you know how to nurture the group.

  • Create a Feedback Loop: Run polls, collaborative posts, or weekly Q&As inside your Telegram channel or group.
  • Reward UGC Within the Channel: Highlight followers, fan content, or testimonials.
  • Segment Based on Behavior: Bots allow you to tag users and personalize who sees what type of content, improving relevance.

Telegram’s open rate still hovers around 70% — far outperforming email or typical push. Use that signal wisely.

Cross-Platform Strategies to Supercharge Engagement

01. Consistent Storytelling

You don’t need to say the same thing on every platform, but the core vibe should be cohesive. Top creators build narratives that arc across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Telegram threads.

02. Use Data, Not Just Your Gut

Opinions are fun. Data pays. Use tools like Crescitaly’s engagement tracker to detect drop-off points, peak interaction hours, and post fatigue signals. The platform even helps you identify your "SuperEngagers" — the 5% of followers who drive the lion’s share of activity.

03. Social SEO Is Real — And Underused

Whether it's TikTok captions or YouTube descriptions, organic search principles apply now more than ever. Use long-tail questions as content prompts (e.g., "How do I grow on Telegram in 2024?") — then repurpose for community content and Comments.

The New Engagement Rules for 2024

We're moving into a chapter of social media where "audience" isn’t just about numbers. It's about relationship depth and format fluency.

Here’s a quick-hit checklist to audit your current engagement strategy:

  • Are you sparking conversation across posts — or just broadcasting?
  • Is your brand voice consistent yet adaptable across formats?
  • Do you test engagement calls (e.g., “save this tip,” “comment ‘ready’ if you want part 2”)?
  • Are you using insights dashboards like Crescitaly to course-correct?

Closing Thoughts: Social Engagement Is Evolving—You Should Too

Attention is harder to earn than ever — but the reward is deeper, longer-term customer relationships. Whether you're a solo artist growing your fanbase on TikTok, an eCommerce brand using YouTube Shorts, or a crypto educator scaling a Telegram channel, organic engagement is your flywheel.

In 2024, the real lever is depth: richer content, smarter timing, and more authentic interactivity. Get into experimentation mode. Let data guide you. And lean on platforms like Crescitaly to optimize every move.

The social graph is shifting. The opportunity is enormous. But engagement isn’t an outcome — it’s an ongoing conversation. Ready to talk?

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