The Specificity Paradox

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Today (in 2 mins or less) we're diving into the counterintuitive truth about "niche" content and why being more specific actually expands your reach.

The Specificity Paradox: How Ultra-Narrow Content Creates Broad Appeal

But what if I niche down too far and limit my audience?"

It's the most common fear we hear from creators. It's also completely backwards.

The most broadly appealing content is paradoxically the most specific. We call this the Specificity Paradox, and it's how unknown creators suddenly cut through the noise.

Here's why it works:

1. Expert Shortcut

Your brain has a built-in evaluation system that uses specificity as a proxy for expertise.

"How to grow your business" triggers skepticism. 

"How we grew 372 B2B SaaS companies by focusing exclusively on LinkedIn carousel posts" bypasses that skepticism entirely.

We analyzed 100 top-performing posts across platforms. The correlation: for every level deeper a creator went into specifics, engagement increased by an average of 43%.

2. Identity Magnet

Vague content speaks to everyone and therefore resonates with no one.

Ultra-specific content creates immediate identity alignment: 

"This person is exactly like me" or "This is exactly my situation."

When we helped a creator switch from "productivity tips for entrepreneurs" to "productivity system for solo founders who also parent young children," their audience didn't shrink – it quadrupled in 30 days.

3. Transference Effect

Here's the part most creators miss: Specific insights have universal application.

When you share an ultra-specific strategy that works in one context, readers automatically transfer those principles to their own situations.

The mind naturally extracts patterns and applies them elsewhere. It's why case studies about companies nothing like yours still influence your decisions.

The next time you worry your content is "too niche," remember: 

There's no such thing as too specific – only too general to be believed.

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