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Social media tips, insights and how-tos from Emily Avdem Nelson.

The Biggest Mistake with Social Media Advertising advertising instagramtips social media social media strategy

There is a common biggest mistake I see when it comes to social media advertising. Learn what it is and how you can avoid falling into the same trap.

Consider this your friendly reminder NOT to throw...

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Improve Your Plug and Play Viral Hook Reels content creation social media strategy social media troubleshooting

Here's a pro tip on how to improve your plug and play viral hook reels. If your viral hook videos aren't getting traction, take a minute to consider how your sales pitch comes off.

Are you blatantly ...

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What To Do With Social Media Posts That Flop social media strategy social media troubleshooting

We have all had to deal with social media posts that flop. It is a frustrating experience to put time and effort into creating content that doesn't perform well. Here's a look at what do with posts th...

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When I Say Post Consistently on Social Media, This is What I Mean instagram instagramgrowth instagramtips social media social media strategy

I bet you’ve been thinking about ā€œconsistencyā€ wrong!🫣

Let’s redefine consistency in the world of social media. It’s not about the number of posts you post every week; it’s about creating a sustainab...

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If I Wanted to Sign on Clients From Social Media Immediately, This is What I Would do instagram instagramgrowth sellingoninstagram social media social media strategy

I believe these tactics really helped me sign on clients these past three months! I have been HUSTLING šŸ˜…

But it’s been worth it! I’ve signed on 8 clients and had even more warm leads in my DMs! šŸ˜

Le...

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Why Ignoring Comments Is Killing Your Engagement (and How to Fix It to Build Trust + Drive Sales) engagement instagramgrowth instagramtips social media strategy

This one thing might be costing you engagement, trust, loyalty, sales, I mean the list goes on.

That is not answering comments on your post.

I see this WAY too oftenā€¦šŸ«£Ā 

What happens is if somebody ...

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What to Add (and Remove) from Your Instagram Bio to Boost Followers + First Impressions content creation followable instagram instagrambio instagramgrowth instagramtips searchable seo social media social media strategy

It’s easy to forget how important our Instagram bio is, but for many people, it’s their first impressions of us! We want it to make a lasting impression and encourage them to follow along!šŸ‘‹šŸ¼

I've com...

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19 Better Ways to Say ā€œRead the Captionā€ – Call-to-Actions That Actually Get Clicks calltoactions content creation engagement instagram instagramgrowth instagramtips social media strategy

You’ve got a great post, a solid hook… but then you end it with ā€œread the caption.ā€ 🫢

And while there’s technically nothing wrong with that, it’s kind of like whispering when you should be confidentl...

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The Biggest Reason Your Reels Aren't Working instagram instagramtips social media

Want to know the biggest reason your reels aren't working? Curious about why nobody is watching your talking reels?

All of that silence, filler "umms", and babbling can plummet your reel's reach and ...

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How to Ask People to Follow You on Social Media Without Sounding Desperate content creation instagram instagramgrowth instagramtips social media social media strategy

🧲 How to Ask People to Follow You on Instagram—Without Sounding Like a Stage 5 Clinger šŸ˜‰

We’ve all been there...

You’re pouring your heart into Reels, showing up in Stories, and delivering so much v...

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Stop the Scroll: 50 Caption Hooks to Boost Your Social Media Engagement captions content creation instagram instagramgrowth

šŸŽÆ 50 Scroll-Stopping Caption Starters to Boost Engagement & Sales on Social Media

Are your Instagram captions falling flat? 😩

You’re not alone—and the good news? There's a strategic (and fun) fix. Whe...

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Sell the Solution, Not the Service: A Social Media Strategy That Actually Converts šŸ”„

Let’s be real—people aren’t really looking for what you do.
They’re looking for the result of what you do.

And the minute you start shifting your content to reflect that? šŸ’”
Game. On.

Why ā€œSelling the ...

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