The Brandakin Blog

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

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Let’s Talk Hashtag Strategy

Hashtags can feel confusing, right?
They’re always changing, the advice is all over the place…
and figuring out what actually works can feel like a full-time job 😅

But wi...

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The Power of Consistent Social Media Posting

Ever look at someone’s Instagram and think:
“How do they have so many followers?!”
“How do they get that many comments and likes?!”

I’m about to let you ...

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Five Common Instagram Bio Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

Your Instagram bio is one of the first things people see when they land on your profile. It should tell them exactly who you are, what yo...

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Now's the time to stop sleeping on this underrated Instagram feature!

If you’re creating reels for Instagram and not using the “trial reel” feature, you’re seriously missing out on one of the easiest...

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Curious about how to turn Instagram stories into sales machines? This is the post for you!

Let’s talk about one of the most underrated tools for making money on Instagram: Stories. Used right, Instag...

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Here's the number one social media strategy most people cannot do: you don’t need to go viral. You need to stay visible. 👀

Let’s talk about something a lot of business owners don’t want to admit…

Yo...

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I've got five simple, impactful tips that will help you level up your social media presence without adding more stress to your plate.

If you’re ready to up your social media game, start here. Th...

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