Most users see increased engagement and follower growth within the first week of consistent posting. The AI-optimized hooks and captions tend to improve retention immediately compared to manually created content. Meaningful lead generation and significant account growth typically kick in within 2-4 weeks as the algorithm recognizes your consistent posting pattern and starts recommending your content more broadly. Results depend on your niche, posting frequency, and content quality — but ShortFast gives you the tools to test faster and find what works in a fraction of the time.