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How to Create a Social Media Strategy in 7 Easy Steps

Updated on: July 2, 2021 by Louise Myers 9 Comments

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Frustrated with your social media strategy?

Can’t figure out what to post to keep your audience engaged?

Or maybe you don’t even know where to start using social media for your business.

If one of these sounds like you, follow these 7 steps to social media success!

It’s an easy, free tutorial for beginners.

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Best Social Media for Business: Which for Yours? [infographic]

Updated on: August 4, 2021 by Louise Myers 14 Comments

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Wondering the best social media platforms for your business?

Love it or not, social media is an integral part of promoting your business online.

It’s a key way to make connections with potential customers, drive traffic to your website, and even network with other businesses.

But there are so many social media sites now – a small business owner can’t possibly be on them all.

Where do you start? How you do pick the right ones for your business?

A great way to do that is to think about the personality of the social media site, and how that matches up with the personality of your business or brand.

Of course, user stats are important too, so we’ll include the highlights, and wrap them up on an infographic at the end of the article.

Let’s dive in!

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How to Succeed with Pinterest Group Boards: Ultimate Guide

Updated on: February 15, 2024 by Louise Myers 128 Comments

Wondering about Pinterest Group Boards?

  • Should you join them?
  • Should you leave underperforming boards?
  • How do you find Pinterest Group Boards?
  • Once you’ve found a good one, how can you get added?
  • Should you host your own group board?

I’ve asked the same questions – and not gotten any definitive answers.

But I’ve also been looking hard at my Pinterest stats.

And those say…

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33 August Marketing Ideas for Amazing Engagement: Free Download

Updated on: May 12, 2025 by Louise Myers 9 Comments

Need August marketing ideas?

It’s the dog days of summer, and your marketing motivation may be low.

Is anyone listening, anyway?

Yes, it’s a big month for vacations – but there’s more!

  • Parents are prepping for school to start.
  • Families are thinking about a last-minute trip.
  • Businesses are getting ready for Fall’s more serious mindset.
  • Retailers are preparing for Christmas.

Meet your audience where they are. If it seems everyone’s kicking back – share fun stuff in that same vein!

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How to Use Hashtags on Instagram to Increase Reach in 2025

Updated on: December 4, 2024 by Louise Myers 405 Comments

Wondering how to use hashtags on Instagram?

Trying to make sense of conflicting information?

Here’s all you need to know about:

  • What are Instagram hashtags?
  • Are IG hashtags dead now?
  • How many hashtags to use on Instagram.
  • Using Instagram hashtags in comments, caption, and after posting.
  • The most popular Instagram hashtags.
  • The best Instagram hashtags for likes.
  • Banned Instagram hashtags.
  • And exactly how to post Instagram hashtags.

Plus so much more, for #InstaSuccess!

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