The Brandakin Blog
Social media tips, insights and how-tos from Emily Avdem Nelson.
Every time you choose not to post because your content isn't "ready," you're making a business decision.
Not because one Reel would've changed everything overnight.
But because people can't buy f...
If you need this reminder today, you're not alone.
I see so many business owners letting one low-performing post determine how they feel about their entire content strategy.
A reel gets 300 views...
One thing I've noticed over the last several years is that some of the loudest voices in the social media space aren't always the most trustworthy.
They're often the best at getting attention.
An...
The creators growing the fastest right now aren't winning because they're posting more often.
They're winning because they're posting differently.
Instead of creating content that people consume an...
One of the biggest lessons I've learned as a business owner is that success doesn't come from following every piece of advice you hear online.
For a long time, I thought there was one "right" way to...
Most people think they have a content problem.
They don't.
They have a conversion problem.
One of the first things I look at when I start working with a new client isn't what they're posting or ...
A follower messaged me after one of my posts about selling.
She told me she felt like she was always selling because she spent all day working on her business. She was improving her membership, crea...
Creating a great talking head Reel isn't just about what you say.
It's also about how you present it.
The placement of your captions, hook, and framing can make the difference between someone watch...
Forget a breakup.
Have you ever spent hours creating the perfect post, finally hit publish, checked back a few hours later... and it had 50 views, two likes, and one of them was your own?
Yeah.
Th...
If you're trying to create content consistently, here's one thing I recommend every business owner do:
Start a B-roll album on your phone.
Every time you're working, meeting with clients, making co...
It's never been easier to copy content.
You can find a viral Reel, rewrite the caption, use the same hook, and even recreate it shot for shot. Sometimes it works. You might get more views, more fo...
Your Instagram bio is one of the most important parts of your profile.
It helps Instagram understand what your account is about, and it helps potential clients decide whether they want to follow you...
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