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

Stop Sleeping on This Underrated Instagram Feature instagram instagram growth instagram reels instagramgrowth instagramtips social media social media strategy social media tips

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

If you’re creating reels for Instagram and not using the ā€œtrial reelā€ feature, you’re seriously missing out on one of the easiest...

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How to Turn Instagram Stories into Sales Machines instagram instagram growth instagramstories instagramtips social media strategy social media tips

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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An Instagram Update That’s Actually Worth Your Time instagramtips social media social media strategy social media tips

Here's a new Instagram update that's actually worth your time.

Yes, you read that right—Instagram just dropped an update that could seriously boost your visibility beyond the app... and it's kind of ...

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Stuck in 200 View Jail? social media strategy social media tips social media troubleshooting

Feeling stuck in 200 view jail?
You're not being shadowbanned. You're not cursed by the algorithm gods.
Your content just isn’t landing — and here’s why:

Reason #1: You're overthinking every caption....

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The Social Media Strategy Most People Cannot Do business growth tips content creation instagram instagram growth social media social media strategy social media tips

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

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

Yo...

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Social Media Strategy Insight brand engagement customer service tips social media strategy

Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about social media strategy.

And like so many things in business, hindsight really is 20/20. If I could go back and change one thing about my early social media...

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Social Media Content That Adds Value content creation social media strategy social media tips

If you're posting on Instagram (or any platform), you want to make sure you're not just showing up, you’re adding value.

Your content should do something for your audience. Whether that’s hel...

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Repurpose Social Media Posts repurpose content social media strategy time saving strategies

Here’s your friendly reminder: you do not have to create brand new content every single day.

One of the biggest secrets to staying consistent on social media without burning out is repurposing yo...

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Expert Social Media Marketing Strategies for Growth business growth tips marketing tips social media strategy

Ready to grow on social media without the stress spiral? I got you.

Social media can be an amazing growth tool for your business—but only if it’s rooted in the right strategy. I know how tempting...

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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...

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Ultimate Guide to July Social Media Content Calendar: Engage Your Audience Like Never Before! july content ideas marketing tips social media social media calendar social media strategy

Ā If you're looking for social media post ideas for July, I’ve got a list that’s going to save you time and spark engagement. These content ideas are easy to customize, fun to create, and designed to...

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Six Types of Social Media Content content creation social media social media strategy

Ā Feeling stuck with what to post on social media😩 You’re not the only one! Running a business solo or juggling a team can make content creation feel so overwhelming.

Here’s the thing, showing up on...

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