Instagram carousel posts are becoming increasingly more popular. And, I can understand why! Carousel posts are a great way to easily deliver high-value content on a consistent basis and audiences LOVE them because they are easy to consume and interactive – they keep our fingers busy as we keep swiping left to consume the content. …
Instagram is one of my favorite social media apps. Not only because it is FUN but also because we have an amazing opportunity to reach so many other accounts organically through the many features it provides. The Instagram analytic or insights section is the one section that will really show you how your posts are …
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Social media strategy. I am going to be very transparent here. When I first started out, I was completely overwhelmed by that phrase! A social media strategy sounded BIGGER than me. But, I figured out how to break it down into easy to execute steps and I can’t wait to share those steps with you. …
One of the fastest ways to grow your account and to become relevant in social media is through engagement. That sounds all well and good but what if you aren’t getting any engagement on your posts? What if all you are hearing is crickets? In today’s post, “The Sound of Silence – How To Boost …
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Social media in 2020 is going to level up, quickly. It will be a different playing field with emphasis on concise, quality content that is easy to consume and serves a purpose. So that you and your business don’t get left behind, I am sharing 7 social media best practices for 2020 you should follow …
Let’s make 2020 the year of the bio! Your social media bio is the gateway to more engaged and targeted followers. When you mix together key ingredients to craft a killer bio you, your account, and your audience win! Ready to start crafting? Dive into 8 Things You Need to Craft a Killer Instagram Bio …
Social media changes like the weather! Once you think you’ve got it all down, something changes and then you need to find a new strategy. In today’s post, I will share with you the seven things that are working in social media right now that can help you create meaningful content and convert followers into …
It’s no secret that many businesses have left Facebook for Instagram because of lack of visibility and engagement. Right now, it seems like Instagram is the place to be to benefit from organic reach. But, are YOU doing enough to get it? In this post, I am going to share with you 5 things that …
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Years ago, the one social media platform that made hashtags a priority was Twitter. Specifically, it was Chris Messina, a social technology expert who lead the charge. In fact, he got us using the terminology “hashtag” instead of “pound sign.” Since the early days of Twitter, the hashtag has crept into a large number of …
As Instagram is testing the notion of doing away with the “like” button on posts, it has content creators scrambling for the next form of measurement. Measurement that not only highlights how their content is performing but that also impacts the algorithm in their favor. Enter engagement. In this week’s blog post we focus on …
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Do you ever grapple with when you should take the plunge and finally hire a social media manager? You have probably come to the realization that you will need to hire someone to help you with social media, but the question is…when? You will know it’s time to hire a social media manager when you …
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Going live…it’s essential to your overall content marketing plan. Live broadcasts help to build trust with your audience, allow your audience to get to know you better and vice versa, and the algorithms love live content. In today’s post, I am going to share with you 7 tips to make your live broadcasts even better! …
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Let’s face it. The more social media evolves and develops the bigger the job becomes! Sometimes it seems overwhelming especially when you add in stories and video. But, if you have a strong system for creating the content, it becomes more “doable.” That’s why this post “Creating Social Media Content In 6 Easy Steps – …
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Instagram is hot, hot, hot! It is by far, the leading social platform when it comes to social engagement. The more engagement you and your brand gets, the Let’s get your Instagram bio POPPING! Today I am sharing with you 10 tips you need to crush your Instagram bio in 2019! Let’s Do It! Tip …
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Pay to Play. We hear that A LOT in the social media world. People believe the only way they can guarantee their content will be seen on their favorite platform is if they dump a bunch of money in to paid advertisements. While paid ads may work, there are some things you can do to …
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How many times have you sat and stared at the cursor on your screen blinking…hoping that an idea or words would just flow for your next social media post. I’ve been there…too many times than I would like to admit. Being stuck, looking for content isn’t fun at all. This week, I am sharing with …
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As a content creator for social media, there is one thing we are always trying to accomplish…Winning the algorithm. Am I right? When we win the algorithm, it puts us in front of more eyeballs. But, the “algorithm” is shrouded in mystery. No one really knows what it measures, when it measures it, and how …
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One of my favorite things about technology and apps is learning about hidden features. It makes me feel like I have insider information. Today, I am going to share with you my 5 Instagram hacks you wished you knew sooner. These hacks will help you level-up your IG game, gain you and your business extra …
Over the past year, I have answered lots of social media questions. There are a select few that always pop up so, I thought it would be a great idea to do a mashup of all your social media FAQs – Answered! Bookmark this page and refer to it often. It will be your go-to …
So many times we see people who appear to be overnight successes when it comes to social media. Or we see people who proclaim they are hitting epic goals they have set for their business all because of social media. Today, I want to share with you 6 social media truths that no one ever …
Are you using the same hashtags over and over again and getting the same results? That’s a sign that your hashtag strategy has become a crash-tag strategy. Your hashtags are old, tired, and aren’t reaching anyone new. My 3 step process for categorizing your hashtags for more exposure on Instagram will help you break your …
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How do you know if your Instagram post is really working and reaching the people you want to reach? There is 1 Instagram metric that no one ever talks about and it’s easy to miss! It’s the blue “View Insights” text positioned under the left corner of every Instagram picture you post to your business …
Have you noticed something new and different about Instagram? It is boasting a NEW feature called Instagram TV or IGTV for short. Yep! Instagram TV (IGTV) is Finally Here! Ready to learn all that you need to know about IGTV? Great! Read on! Get to know the basics about IGTV… What is IGTV? …
It’s here! The NEW Instagram algorithm is finally here and I am going to help you understand how it works so that you can get the most out of your feed and the most out of your posts. Did you know? Your Instagram feed is hyper-personalized to you, your interests, and what you like? It …
It’s no secret that in order to be found on social media, your hashtag game has to be spot on! One of the BIGGEST questions I get about social media is how to select the best hashtags. Good news! I have some foolproof tips for crushing your hashtag strategy. First things first, let’s understand the …
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I’m just going to come right out and say it…I LOVE INSTAGRAM! It has been a favorite social media app of mine from, well, it’s beginning! It’s been such a favorite that even my two dogs have their very own account. You can check them out @SleepingShihTzus. Why is Instagram a favorite of mine? Mostly …
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Instagram stories made a splash onto the social scene in a serious way. At first not many used the feature but then it grew in popularity and with good reason! By the end of today’s blog post, you will understand why Stories is such a popular feature and why you need to start using it …
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