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

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Are You Really Checking Your DMs? Let’s Talk Auto-Replies

Let’s be real for a second, auto-replies in the DMs are everywhere right now.
And while they can be helpful, there’s

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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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Get Back in the Game on Social Media 💖

I see you over there, hiding from your Instagram account 👀
And I get it. Social media can feel a lot.

But bestie, it’s time to get back in the game and he...

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Content Creation Secrets from a Social Media Manager

Let’s be honest, content creation can feel overwhelming.
But it does not have to be that way.

When I first started managing my own social medi...

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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 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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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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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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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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Social media growth can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like everyone else is going viral overnight, gaining thousands of followers, or constantly launching something new.

But here’s ...

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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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