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

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There’s one thing I see way too many business owners skip on Instagram… and it could be costing you more than you think.

👉🏼 Not replying to comments.

Yep. That one simple habit could be the rea...

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Let’s be honest, when your business needs sales now, there’s a totally different kind of urgency.

And trust me, I’ve been there.

Over the past three months, I’ve been in hustle mode and the resu...

What Consistency Really Means on Social Media (and How to Make It Work for You) social media social media consistency social media strategy

Let’s be real… most people think posting “consistently” means showing up every single day. But I’m here to tell you: that’s not the only way to grow.

It’s time to redefine consistency.
Because the tru...

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How to Create Instagram Posts That Get Shared (The Humor Hack You’re Missing) content creation instagram instagramforbusiness instagramtips

Let me let you in on a little secret:
📈 I didn’t realize how much reach I was missing out on until I started leaning into humor.

Once I began using Instagram’s humor pillar, everything changed, mo...

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Ever posted something you were so proud of… only for it to totally flop? 😭
Yeah, same. But I’ve learned some powerful strategies that help make your posts actually perform. And I do these every sin...

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Let me ask you something…
Can you really afford to keep doing social media the way you're doing it? 🤔

I know how it feels to be stretched thin, trying to create content, stay consistent, grow an aud...

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If you’ve been staring at a blank screen wondering what to post this month, this blog post is your new bestie. 👋🏼

I know how overwhelming content planning can feel, especially when life and busin...

Instagram Bio Tips: What to Remove and What to Add for Better Growth instagram instagram growth instagrambio instagramforbusiness

We put so much time into planning content, designing Reels, and writing captions… but your Instagram bio? It deserves just as much attention! 💥

Your bio is often someone’s first impression of yo...

How to level up Your Reels: Best Practices from Instagram’s Hidden Tips instagram instagramforbusiness instagramtips reels

Want to boost your Reels performance and actually see results on Instagram? You’re in the right place!

Instagram quietly dropped a list of Reels Best Practices inside the professional dashboard, bu...

13 Instagram Growth Secrets I Learned in Just 45 Days instagram instagram growth instagramforbusiness social media growth

I did the experimenting so you don’t have to. Want to grow on Instagram without burning out? Start here.👇🏼

For the last 45 days, I’ve been super intentional with my Instagram strategy.

I posted ...

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Kinda feels like my heart is right on my sleeve with this one 🥹

There are a few things that were hard to admit… but I truly believe awareness is the first step to growth. And I’m so ready for that...

Doing Business Differently Might Be Your Biggest Strength entrepenuers small business mindset small business owners

I’ve had to remind myself of this more times than I can count…

For years, I wrestled with the fact that I didn’t run my business the way everyone else seemed to. I don’t work traditional 9–5 hours....

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