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“Usually these if handdrawn would have gotten 2,000”
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What It Means
Hand-drawn style content significantly outperforms AI-looking content on social media engagement
Why It Matters
Visual style directly impacts viral potential and business outcomes from content
When It's True
On social platforms where authenticity and personal touch drive engagement
When It's Risky
When focusing too much on style over substance, or when audience preferences change
How to Apply
1
Generate AI content in natural, hand-drawn styles
2
Remove obvious AI artifacts before publishing
3
Test different visual styles against engagement metrics
Example Scenario
“Converting a business diagram to hand-drawn style to increase social media engagement from 600 to 2000+ likes”