What is a 'boost' vs 'organic' post on social media?

• A. A boost is paid promotion; organic posts are unpaid and rely on organic reach.
• B. Both require payment
• C. A boost is a type of algorithm
• D. Organic posts always outperform boosted posts

Answer: (A)

On social media, the difference between a boost and an organic post comes down to payment and reach strategy. An organic post is content you publish without paying the platform, and it relies on the platform’s algorithm and your existing audience to gain visibility. A boost is a paid promotion of that same post or a sponsored version of it, where you set a budget and target audience to extend reach beyond your followers. The boost helps you reach new people who might be interested, while the organic post depends on natural engagement and discovery. The other statements don’t fit: organic posts don’t require payment, a boost is not an algorithm, and boosted posts aren’t guaranteed to outperform organic posts in every situation.