Part 2 was a trap
Hector ended every detailing Reel with "Comment YES and I'll post part 2." The comments poured in. The money never did.
What happened
The trick worked for reach. Some Reels got 800 comments, almost all of them one word: YES.
When Hector checked his dashboard, those Reels showed as not eligible to earn. His best-performing videos were the ones making nothing.
The rule behind it
Asking for comments, likes or shares in exchange for something, like unlocking part 2, is engagement bait. Meta doesn't monetize it.
Getting paid by following the rules
- Post part 2 anyway, and say in part 1 when it's coming.
- Ask a real question instead: "What's the dirtiest car you've ever cleaned?"
- Let the before-and-after do the work. It's the reason people watch.
If the comment is a password, it's bait. Ask questions people actually want to answer.
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