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

How to Save Time on Instagram Reels instagram reels instagramtips time saving strategies

We all know that Instagram reels can take forever to create. From planning the idea to picking the audio to filming and editing—it can feel like a full-time job. 😅

But it doesn’t have to be that ...

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How to Write Engaging Captions captions engagement instagramtips social media calendar social media strategy

Writing engaging captions for your social media posts is super important. Your captions do more than just explain what’s in the photo or video, they help people connect with you, understand what y...

How to Remix a Video on Instagram instagram instagramtips social media strategy

Watch this quick Brandakin How-To video to learn how to remix a video on Instagram. Content creation has never been easier!

Seriously, doing this for meme reels is SO quick and easy! I sometimes make m...

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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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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 “consistency” 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...

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 often…🫣

What happens is if somebody ...

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!👋🏼

I've com...

19 Better Ways to Say “Read the Caption” – 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 “read the caption.” 🫢

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 ...

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 😉

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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Content Ideas for the Social Media Action Figure Trend content creation engagement instagram instagramtips social media

In case you haven't yet seen, there's a new social media action figure trend. Using a prompt for ChatGPT's image creator, you fill in prompts to create a fun, engaging, personalized toy version of you...

Why Going Viral Isn’t the Goal: What Really Builds a Successful Social Media Presence content creation instagram instagramtips social media social media strategy

This may ruffle some feathers, but let’s talk about it. 🫣

I’ve seen posts go viral for people, and guess what? That viral post didn’t automatically make their account successful. 😳

We have to rememb...

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