LinkedIn & Personal Branding

Social Search Optimization · Toronto

Your customers search on social. Get found there.

Search isn’t just Google anymore. People search TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest to find products, places, and answers. Social search optimization gets your content ranking in those in-app searches, so you show up where the next generation actually looks.

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Top results
TikTok· 220K views
#1
Instagram· 84K
#2
Pinterest· 31K
#3
The new search

For many people, search now starts on social.

Social search optimization makes your content discoverable inside the search functions of TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest. People type queries into these apps the way they type them into Google, looking for products, places, recipes, and recommendations, and the platforms rank content to answer them.

Optimizing for it means using the right keywords, captions, on-screen text, and tags so your content shows up when someone searches, long after you post it.

What we optimize for search
TikTok in-app search
Instagram search & Explore
Pinterest visual search
Keyword-rich captions & text
What’s included

Everything to rank inside the apps.

Social Keyword Research
The exact phrases your audience types into TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest search.
Caption & On-Screen Text
Captions, on-screen text, and spoken keywords that platforms can read and rank.
Hashtag & Tag Strategy
The right mix of search-friendly hashtags and tags, not random ones.
Profile & Bio Optimization
Handles, names, and bios optimized so your whole profile is searchable.
Content Structured for Search
Content built around real queries, so each post can rank and keep earning views.
Tracking & Iteration
Watching what ranks and what gets found, and refining every month.
How it works

A clear path from invisible to searchable.

1
Research
We find the searches your audience runs inside social apps.
2
Optimize profiles
We tune your handles, names, and bios so your profile is discoverable.
3
Build searchable content
We map content to queries and optimize captions, text, and tags.
4
Publish & index
We publish in the formats these platforms surface in search.
5
Track & refine
We track what ranks and gets found, and keep improving.
Why Digital 6ix

We optimize for every search bar.

Search everywhere
We optimize for how people search now: Google, AI answers, and social apps, not just one.
Ahead of the curve
Most brands still ignore social search. Getting there early means less competition.
Content that keeps working
Search-optimized posts earn views for months, not just the day you post.
Toronto team, no black box
A local team, clear monthly reporting, and month-to-month flexibility.
Questions

Social search optimization, answered.

What is social search optimization?
It is optimizing your social content and profiles so they show up when people search inside apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest, the same way SEO helps you show up on Google.
Do people really search on social?
Yes, increasingly. Many younger users search TikTok and Instagram for products, places, and recommendations instead of, or alongside, Google.
How is this different from regular SEO?
Regular SEO is for Google and websites. Social search optimization is for in-app search on social platforms. The idea is the same, get found in search, but the signals and formats are specific to each app.
Which platforms do you optimize for?
Mainly TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest, where in-app search is strongest, tailored to where your audience is.
Isn’t this just hashtags?
Hashtags are one small part. Social search also uses keywords in captions, on-screen text, spoken words, profile fields, and how content is structured.
How long until I see results?
Some posts get found in search within days, but consistent visibility builds over 1 to 3 months as your content library and profile signals grow.
Social Search Optimization

Ready to get found on social?

Book a free call. We’ll show you what your audience is searching inside social apps, and how to make sure you show up.

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