Do you return to old discussions on PH and on social media? What sense does it have?

Question

Discussions (on PH, Social media etc.) are quickly outdated – as more people post more things.

But PH sometimes shows older discussions in the same category or from the same user.

Social media offers "bookmarking" to come back.

Why?

👍 You can engage with old pieces of content so the creator will be notified about the interaction = You spark his/her attention

💾 Bookmarking still serves to save the content that is somehow valuable to you. (You are more likely to remember the creator.)

♻️ As a creator, you can repost/retweet the best performing (old) content again so you "renew" it and can gain more engagement in the present moment.

Marketers, do you do this?

– Do you return to old content pieces?
– Do you interact?
– Do you repost?

You should.

André J · Accepted Answer

@busmark_w_nika 😏 You gotto shine on the plants you want to grow. You only have so much sunshine in the palm of your hand 🔦 # pick your battles

André J · Answer

Yeah. PH is funny like that. I was googling an old PH forum post I made. It had 100 upvotes now. A year later. I think it had 50 on the day I posted it 😸 oldie but goodie. And it was one of my "engagement-bate" posts as well 😂

Gurkaran Singh · Answer

Absolutely, I dive into old content like it's a treasure hunt! Engaging with past discussions can rekindle old flames and bring fresh insights. Plus, reposting golden oldies is like bringing back the classics—who doesn't love a good retro hit? 👀💬

Paweł Puchalski · Answer

I do, but as a content consumer rather than a content creator. Especially when there’s valuable info worth revisiting. 🌟 💾 Bookmarking is useful (as a consumer), but with so many bookmarks, it quickly becomes overwhelming. The struggle isn’t just with discussions, Google searches and articles also become hard to find within weeks as content shifts and rotates. That’s why my partner and I created Nestornotes https://nestornotes.com/ , currently in beta: You can: - 📬 Receive newsletters and follow RSS feeds. - 💾 Save web pages through our Chrome extension. - 🪶 Get content summaries. - 🤖 Retrieve saved information with Nestor AI chat. Nestornotes makes it easy to return to what matters, exactly when you need it.

Maura · Answer

@busmark_w_nika haha. I'm a death doula building a digital end-of-life platform and modern tool to contemplate mortality.

Maura · Answer

Yup! I just did this. I searched "mortality" and "death" and commented on posts from years ago. Sometimes they get engagement and other times not. When you are working in a niche space though ,as I am in death,  it can be super helpful.

hotguo · Answer

Great points! Revisiting old discussions can be a powerful strategy for both creators and followers. Engaging with previous posts or bookmarking valuable content helps build lasting connections with the creator, and, as marketers, it allows us to breathe new life into high-performing content. Do any of you have a system for keeping track of posts to revisit later, or do you rely mostly on platform features like bookmarks?

MaryFord · Answer

Hey there! I do sometimes revisit old discussions, both on Product Hunt (PH) and other social media platforms. It can actually serve a few useful purposes:

1. **Learning and Reflection**: Looking back at past conversations can be really insightful. It’s like revisiting your own thoughts and the community’s perspectives over time. You might pick up new insights or see how your views have evolved.

2. **Continuing Conversations**: Sometimes, new information or developments come up that are relevant to older discussions. Revisiting these threads can help you continue the conversation and share updates.

3. **Community Engagement**: Engaging with older posts can help keep the community active and connected. It shows that you value the history and ongoing dialogue within the community.

4. **Personal Growth**: Reflecting on past discussions can be a form of self-assessment. It helps you see how far you’ve come and what areas you might want to improve in.

5. **Helping Newcomers**: New members might stumble upon older threads, and your input could provide valuable context or answers to their questions.

So, while it might seem a bit unusual, revisiting old discussions can definitely add value in various ways. What do you think about it?

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@sentry_co Maybe it would be worth of reposting on socials (I mean content, not the discussion) with slightly changes. :)

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@pawel_puchalski does it also remind users what they have bookmarked? E.g. like facebook has their reminders (you have 5yrs anniversary or 1 year ago you experienced this – share it again)... I think that such reminding about bookmarks could make people to look at them again :)

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@mauraball Sorry, what was your niche when you searched for "death"? :D

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@mauraball This is quite new to me :D How it works? :D

Junie Liu · Answer

I think it's all about balancing fresh content with revisiting valuable older pieces. Sometimes going back to past posts is a great way to reflect on how our thinking has evolved over time. It’s interesting to see how much has changed in both personal perspectives and the world around us, and even revalidating those thoughts can be a fun experience!

Answer

Yes, returning to old discussions keeps conversations relevant and can spark new insights and engagement.

Do you return to old discussions on PH and on social media? What sense does it have?

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