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Social insights on WeChat Channels channel

A Brand’s Guide to Mastering Xiaohongshu, Douyin, and WeChat Channels Algorithms

In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become essential tools for brands to connect with their target audience and build a loyal following. However, with the ever-changing algorithms and unique features of each platform, navigating the Chinese social media landscape can be a daunting task. This guide aims to demystify the algorithms of popular Chinese social media platforms – Xiaohongshu, Douyin, and WeChat Channels – and provide actionable tips for brands to create engaging content that resonates with their audience and boosts follower growth.

How to Reach the Untapped Market on WeChat and Channels

In recent years, the open rate for WeChat Official Accounts (“OA”) has been declining due to fierce competition for readers’ attention. However, this is not the case for accounts with mostly senior followers who tend to stay loyal and focused.

The perfect place to engage directly with seniors

Seniors (51 years and older) account for 23% of WeChat’s 1.31 billion monthly active users, [S]. WeChat’s extensive list of features designed for better communication, content sharing and entertainment makes it the most popular social media platform for seniors in China.

Wonderland for online community building
Screenshot of the WeChat official account of LORTUI (LOve ReTirement yoU & I )

“乐退族” LORTUI (LOve ReTirement yoU & I ) is a local company focusing on education, culture and domestic travel services for seniors.

Long-term senior followers of its WeChat OA have helped the brand maintain 30k+ average reads for each main article. In addition, articles continue to receive views long after publishing, signaling that followers continue to grow and that users continue to come back to this channel for news and info.

The Boom of WeChat Channels

Modeled after “Dou Kuai” and launched in 2020, Channels was not originally                        considered a serious competitor, yet just 2 years later, its video views have increased by 200%, and live-stream views increased by 300%. The number of Channels’ content creators with 10k+ followers also increased by 308% [S].

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