All Social Media Related Blog Posts
You did it! You finally hired someone to handle your social media footprint. Now that the pressure is off and you let out a huge sigh of relief, the work starts. Wait…what did I just say? Yep! I said work! Even though you have someone in place, you just can’t look the other way. In …
4 Things To Monitor When You Hire A Social Media Manager Read More »
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE a good list. The list I am going to share with you today is a good one, especially if you are thinking about hiring someone to create and manage your social media presence. Today, I am sharing with you the 13 Things You Need To Ask Before …
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Social media can be an overwhelming, time-consuming task. But, with some planning and some tips that the pros use, it doesn’t have to be! In this week’s blog post, I am going to share with you 9 social media time-saving strategies you can’t live without! Let’s Dive In! Content Calendar Content calendars are …
9 Social Media Time Saving Strategies You Can’t Live Without! Read More »
It’s hard not to get caught up in the game of counting how many people are following you. I’m raising my hand as I type this…I am extremely guilty of this too! In this week’s blog post, I share with you why it’s important to stop counting social media follower! And 7 things you should …
Stop Counting Social Media Followers! 7 Things to Focus on and Measure Instead. Read More »
People do it all the time. They think they are tricking the algorithm by randomly direct messaging people and immediately launching into a pitch about themselves, their product or service. While it might be tempting to hit as many people in a DM as possible, today, I am going to share with you 4 reasons …
4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Slide Into DM’s With A Sales Pitch…EVER! Read More »
People have LOTS of questions when it comes to social media. In this post, I round those questions up and give you straight answers. Get ready to take some notes because your top 5 social media questions are being answered starting right now! What platforms should I be active on? This question is a …
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 …
5 Tips For Increasing Organic Reach on Your Favorite Social Media Platforms Read More »
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 …
25 Content Ideas You Can Use For Your Next Social Media Post Read More »
Video is becoming increasingly more important. Social media algorithms love it, audiences love it, and it is one of the easiest, most efficient ways for people to consume your content. So why aren’t you participating in it more? I’m sure there are lots of reasons (and excuses) for why you aren’t using video more. Everything …
10 Things You Can Do To Make Your Next Live Broadcast More Effective Read More »
Love is in the air! At the time of this post, we are just DAYS away from Valentine’s Day. This post is going to give you even more reasons to love Canva! Have you converted over to the newest version of Canva yet? I have! I am totally loving the new Canva 2.0. You will …
6 Features You Will LOVE About The New Canva 2.0 Read More »
Has this ever happened to you? Monday rolls around and suddenly you have NOTHING to post on social media. Your creative flow has dried up and it’s coming close to 4pm and you haven’t made an appearance…anywhere. Enter the one social media tool I couldn’t live without… my content calendar! It is the one tool …
8 Things You Should Have On Your Social Media Content Calendar Read More »
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 …
5 Things You Need to Get the Most Traction Out Of Your Social Media Posts Read More »
I am a firm believer that we should take the time to audit our social media profiles and channels on a regular basis. Now that we are approaching the end of January 2019, I think it’s a great time for a social media audit! Frankly, an audit now and once a quarter for the rest …
Sometimes it seems like the people on social media have a language all to themselves. Between the high usage of acronyms and the ever-increasing tech talk that surfaces, it can be hard to follow the conversation. But, don’t worry…I Got You! This is one post you are going to want to bookmark! It’s your 2019 …
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 …
Facebook can be frustrating! Who is with me? Remember the days when you were able to throw a post out on Facebook and everyone you wanted to see it, would see it? Wouldn’t it be great to get those days back??? While we may not be able to get those days back completely, there are …
This topic is very timely, especially if you are in the middle of planning social media content for 2019. There are some crucial elements to your 2019 social media plan that cannot be ignored. In this blog post, we will explore 9 Things Your Social Media Manager Wants You To Know – especially when it …
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2019 is right around the corner. Hopefully, you are planning out your social media content for the upcoming year. As you are planning your content for 2019, there are certain types of content you will need to help make your social media accounts relevant, valuable, and growing throughout the year. Through this post, I will …
5 Types of Content You Should Weave Into Your 2019 Social Media Plan Read More »
Social media can be a blessing and a curse, am I right? When everything is going well on your social media accounts, social media can be a FUN place to be. But, when it seems like you just can’t move that needle, social media can be a horrible place to hang out. When the needle …
7 BIGGEST Social Media Mistakes Businesses Make (team checklist available) Read More »
The requests for this blog have been pouring in! Sooooo…I am finally doing it! People often ask me how I make social media look so effortless. The secret, it’s all in the tools and tech I use! In this post, I am going to pull back the curtain and share the 22 tools I couldn’t …
22 Tools I Couldn’t Live Without As A Social Media Manager Read More »
During 2018, Instagram turned up the heat, making it one of, if not the top social media app when it comes to internet marketing. There are so many new and exciting features available on Instagram that it’s almost hard to keep up! To help you make the most out of your Instagram efforts, I created …
There seems to be one little Instagram feature that doesn’t get a lot of attention and I feel like many people ignore it. It’s the carousel post. I’ll admit it, I am one of the people who has ignored this feature. BUT, not anymore! This one Instagram feature is an engagement generator for sure and …
12 Creative Ways To Use Instagram Carousel Posts Read More »
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 …
My 3 Step Process For Categorizing Your Hashtags for More Exposure On Instagram Read More »
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 …
Creating content for social media and your business, AND having enough of it can be a real challenge. But, it doesn’t have to be. Believe it or not, YOU have more content than you are aware of. In this post, I am going share with you 5 surprising ways you can repurpose your content so …
5 Surprising Ways You Can Repurpose Your Content Read More »
Are your social media efforts working for you? Are you getting the ROI (return on investment) for the hours you put into writing and designing posts, engaging with people etc.? How would you know? There are LOTS of things you can measure when posting on social media to determine if your efforts are paying off. …
Content. It’s the necessary evil of social media. In order to make an impact in the social media space, you need to fill up the social media tank with content. And, it can’t be just any ole thing you decide to post either. It must be something that has been well thought out. With all …
4 Content Essentials You Need to be a Social Media Rockstar Read More »
If you are in business and use social media for business purposes, what I am about to share with you will sound crazy and counterintuitive, but hear me out…in the end, it will all make sense. The Crazy and Counterintuitive Part… To be successful on social media, you must make the commitment to share more …
10 Things You Can Post to Share More About “YOU” on Your Social Media Accounts Read More »
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