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Oliver Buchannon
Karata de Mada

Making AI simple. Making social media fun again. Learn, create & grow with me.

What happens after your first viral post

Mar 19, 2026

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9 min read

What happens after your first viral post

A viral post can bring thousands of people to your profile. But most of them won’t stay. Unless you give them a reason to.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
How AI is turning solo creators into media studios

Mar 18, 2026

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9 min read

How AI is turning solo creators into media studios

Not long ago, building a media brand required a team. Writers, designers, editors. Today, one person can do it all.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
Why a small audience is more profitable than a large one

Mar 17, 2026

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7 min read

Why a small audience is more profitable than a large one

Most creators think they need a large audience to make money. More followers, more views, more reach. But that’s not always true.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
Why I’m still excited about creating online

Mar 16, 2026

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8 min read

Why I’m still excited about creating online

When I first started creating online, I didn’t expect much. I was simply curious to see what would happen. That curiosity is still what drives me today.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
How content creators actually make money online

Mar 14, 2026

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8 min read

How content creators actually make money online

Many people think content creators make money from viral posts. But that’s rarely how it works. Most creators earn through several income streams.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
How to use your replies to grow your account

Mar 13, 2026

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9 min read

How to use your replies to grow your account

A single reply can sometimes bring more followers than an entire post. Most creators don’t realize this. Smart creators use it strategically.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
From 0 to 800 subscribers in 3 months

Mar 12, 2026

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8 min read

From 0 to 800 subscribers in 3 months

I used to think newsletters were boring. A lot of work for very little reward. Three months later, I have 800 subscribers and growing.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
How to grow on X in 2026

Mar 11, 2026

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8 min read

How to grow on X in 2026

X keeps changing. The strategies that worked last year are already fading. Here’s how to grow in 2026.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
X is becoming a video platform... Are you behind?

Mar 10, 2026

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8 min read

X is becoming a video platform... Are you behind?

X is evolving, and creators should pay attention. As xAI celebrates its third anniversary, the platform is moving steadily toward video.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
How I’d use Grok Imagine if I were starting from zero

Mar 9, 2026

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7 min read

How I’d use Grok Imagine if I were starting from zero

If I were starting from zero today, AI video would be the first tool I’d use to accelerate my content creation.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
Celebrating the power of women everywhere

Mar 8, 2026

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7 min read

Celebrating the power of women everywhere

II don’t usually send newsletters on Sundays, but today is an exception. It’s International Women’s Day, and this message is for the women here and the men who support them.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
In 2026, you don’t grow by posting more

Mar 7, 2026

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7 min read

In 2026, you don’t grow by posting more

Posting more used to feel like the safest growth strategy. The logic seemed simple: more posts, more visibility. But platforms are changing how growth works.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
Getting monetized is one thing, getting paid regularly is another

Mar 6, 2026

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8 min read

Getting monetized is one thing, getting paid regularly is another

Getting monetized is exciting. But the real challenge is learning how to stay there and get paid every payout cycle.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
Verified Impressions > Viral Posts

Mar 5, 2026

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8 min read

Verified Impressions > Viral Posts

The posts that look the biggest aren’t always the most valuable. Sometimes the quiet ones are doing the real work behind the scenes

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
Will AI Labels Hurt Your Reach?

Mar 4, 2026

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8 min read

Will AI Labels Hurt Your Reach?

AI is now part of the creator toolkit. But a new question is spreading across platforms. What happens to your reach when you label it?

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
If X Is Filtering Feeds, Here’s How You Stay Visible

Mar 3, 2026

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8 min read

If X Is Filtering Feeds, Here’s How You Stay Visible

X is organizing creators into categories. The question is: do you know which one you’re in?

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
X Is Changing Again - What does that mean for creators?

Mar 2, 2026

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9 min read

X Is Changing Again - What does that mean for creators?

X is evolving again, and even though it feels subtle, it’s going to shape how growth works from now on.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
The Hidden Cost of Always Being “On”

Feb 28, 2026

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6 min read

The Hidden Cost of Always Being “On”

If you’re always “on,” you’re probably never fully thinking. And that has a cost.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
Why Slow Growth Is Harder and Better

Feb 27, 2026

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7 min read

Why Slow Growth Is Harder and Better

Everyone wants growth. Almost no one wants the slow version of it. That’s the one that actually builds something.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
Are You Posting Too Much?

Feb 26, 2026

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8 min read

Are You Posting Too Much?

Some creators think the answer is volume. More replies. More posts. More presence. But what if that strategy is quietly working against them?

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
The Right Way to Use AI If You Want Real Engagement

Feb 25, 2026

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8 min read

The Right Way to Use AI If You Want Real Engagement

AI can generate content in seconds. But generation alone doesn’t create engagement. And many creators assume it will.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
Is Using AI on X a Problem Now?

Feb 24, 2026

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7 min read

Is Using AI on X a Problem Now?

Is X about to crack down on AI creators? Not exactly. The platform’s message was misunderstood, and that created confusion.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
Your Feed Is Training You. Are You Aware Of It?

Feb 23, 2026

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7 min read

Your Feed Is Training You. Are You Aware Of It?

If you’re a creator, your feed isn’t neutral. It’s shaping how you write. And you probably don’t notice it.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
If You’re Still Here

Feb 21, 2026

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6 min read

If You’re Still Here

This one isn’t about strategy or growth. Not about numbers or momentum. Just something I’ve been meaning to say.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
How to Turn Low Views to Your Advantage

Feb 20, 2026

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7 min read

How to Turn Low Views to Your Advantage

If you panic at low views, you don’t understand how feeds work. The algorithm is testing, not judging you. Most creators misread this phase.

Karata de Mada
Karata de Mada
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