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X is Severely Punishing Posts With Links in Them—Here's The Proof
As someone who frequently shares posts on X linking to external content sources (including my own content and content from other websites), I've noticed a major shift since Elon Musk took over Twit
Elon Musk on Twitter / X
Interesting. Our algorithm tries to optimize time spent on X, so links don’t get as much attention, because there is less time spent if people click away. Best thing is to post content in long form on this platform.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 3, 2023
xbill — what would this cost on X?
Same fetch, X's rate card: $5/1000 posts, $10/1000 profiles. Free here.
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