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Use Viral Predictor as an estimate, not a promise

Review the input and limitations of a prediction before using it to make a publishing decision.

PodSwap editorial team Published Reviewed 1 min read

Choose the correct tool

The member Viral Predictor and the public planning worksheet serve different purposes. A worksheet helps organise a hypothesis. A member prediction uses the information available to that tool and requires the access shown in your account.

Look at the reasons

Treat an estimate as a prompt to inspect the hook, topic, format and fit with your audience. Check for missing or stale inputs before comparing predictions. A model can be wrong, and a precise-looking number does not remove uncertainty.

Evaluate after publishing

Record the estimate and compare it with an appropriate post-age baseline later. Consider the sample size and external factors before deciding the model was useful. No prediction guarantees virality, and it cannot reveal Instagram’s private ranking rules.

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