Status Quo
1. Direct Link In-Post

Full link in main post with algorithmic suppression & 1900% API cost spike.

Monthly Reach2,139,480
Referrals31,022
API Cost$504.00
Net Value$5,041.15
Top Recommendation
2. Text-Only + Link Reply

Main text gets unsuppressed reach; follow-up reply delivers the link.

Monthly Reach5,094,000
Referrals42,586
API Cost$25.20
Net Value$6,895.00
Tiered
4. Hybrid Tiering

Direct links on top 20% breaking scoops; text+reply on 80% routine posts.

Monthly Reach4,503,096
Referrals40,273
API Cost$120.96
Net Value$6,423.83
Reach vs. Referrals by Strategy
Net Monthly Financial Advantage vs Status Quo
Strategy Financial & Audience Matrix
Distribution Strategy Monthly Reach Referrals / Visits API Posting Overhead Ad Rev (RPM) Sub LTV Rev Net Advantage vs Direct
Distribution Decision Summary
Text-Only + Link Reply provides a +$1,853.85/mo net advantage with +11,564 extra referrals.