If you’re wondering whether Threads should be central to your business’s social media strategy, let me save you some deliberation: I have yet to run across a business where a “Threads-first” approach makes sense. But that doesn’t mean Threads doesn’t have value! If your goal is to make it easier for people to find and engage with you online, Threads can be a great addition to your overall strategy.

Since its launch on July 5, 2023, Threads has woven itself into the fabric of social media conversations, sparking curiosity and skepticism in equal measure. Well, maybe more skepticism than curiosity.

If you haven’t heard, there’s a new kid on the social media block: Threads, brought to you by the tech giant Meta. While we’re a few months into its lifespan, it’s hard to tell whether it’s going to last or whether it’s a supernova—setting records for the fastest-growing online service but then dying off quickly.