Marketing Glossary

Feed Algorithm (The Ranking System)

The automated system deciding which posts a platform actually shows to which users, and in what order.

Used in context
3.4 — Platform & Content Strategy

…Understanding each platform’s feed algorithm shapes not just what we post, but the format and timing of every piece.…

What it means

A feed algorithm is the automated prioritization system a platform uses to rank and display content to users, based on signals like past behavior, content type, and recency.

Because these systems change frequently and are rarely made public, staying visible means continuously testing formats and posting patterns rather than relying on one fixed playbook.

Controls organic reach

The algorithm decides whether a post reaches ten people or ten thousand, regardless of quality.

Rewards consistency and timing

Most platforms favor accounts that post and engage on a predictable rhythm.

Shifts what “good” content looks like

Format preferences change as platforms update ranking signals, so strategy has to adapt with them.

DNA’s Take

DNA's Take: We track algorithm shifts across platforms and adjust format, timing, and cadence accordingly, so clients aren’t left guessing why reach suddenly dropped.

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