2 Million Followers... GONE!
I built a Quora Space that grew to over 2 million followers. Almost overnight, the algorithm changed. All that traffic? Gone!
In 2020, I built a Quora Space that grew to over 2 million followers.
Almost overnight, the algorithm changed.
All that traffic? Gone!
Here’s what I learned the hard way:
Platforms Own the Audience — Not You
When their priorities shift, you can lose everything overnight.
Followers ≠ Control
Two million sounds big — but I couldn’t reach most when it really counted.
What You Don’t Own, You Can’t Protect
No email list. No direct line.
If you don’t own the relationship, you don’t own the asset.
Algorithms Don’t Owe You Anything
They change — without warning.
Either you adapt or disappear.
The Positive? The Trust I Built
Even after the platform has become a spammers playground, some of those people still look for me.
Why? Because I gave value. And that’s the part no one can take away.
Listen, social media’s great… until the rules change.
Don’t build your house on borrowed land.
Build assets you CONTROL — newsletters, emails, real relationships.
Stop chasing the shiny stuff.
Build what lasts.
Wishing you success,
HQ