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

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 oftenā€¦šŸ«£Ā 

What happens is if somebody ...

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19 Better Ways to Say ā€œRead the Captionā€ – 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 ā€œread the caption.ā€ 🫢

And while there’s technically nothing wrong with that, it’s kind of like whispering when you should be confidentl...

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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 mediaĀ action figure trend.Ā Using aĀ prompt for ChatGPT's image creator,Ā youĀ fill in promptsĀ to create a fun, engaging, personalized toy version of you...

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April Post Ideas content creation engagement instagram social media

Here are a few April post ideas to help make your content creation a little easier.Ā 

All of these ideas can be made into reels, carousels or static posts. Just be creative in how you deliver the cont...

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How to Sell More Using Instagram Stories engagement instagram instagramstories instagramtips sellingoninstagram social media social media strategy

Are you ready to make more sales?! 🤭 Then it’s time to get your Instagram Stories strategy in check! Stories are one of the most powerful tools for selling on social media. They feel more intimate, le...

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Social Media Rules That Deserve Your Time content creation engagement social media social media strategy

When it comes to social media rules, I believe there are a few that absolutely deserve your time and your focus.Ā If you start feeling overwhelmed with social media, these guides will help draw you bac...

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2025 Ins and Outs From A Social Media Strategist engagement social media social media strategy

It's 2025 and we're talking about what's in and what's out when it comes to social media strategy. This is the year of true marketing, and doing that takes work, engagement, and storytelling.

I don't k...

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December Social Media Content Ideas content creation engagement

Go ahead and save this list of December social media content ideas. It is such a fun month when it comes to creating engaging content and connecting with your audience!

There are so many things to po...

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Instagram Reel Ideas for December content creation engagement instagram social media

Here are a few Instagram reel ideas December for you and your business. December is such a great month for content - have fun creating and engaging with your followers! Use these ideas to finish out t...

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How to Make Your Social Media Caption Go From Words to an Engagement Magnet captions engagement social media

Let's work through a few ways you can make your social media caption go from simple words to an engagement magnet.

Firstly, let’s not forget about the caption! You’re not making the most of it šŸ‘€.

Al...

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The Ugly Truth About Chasing Social Media Virality engagement social media

There is an ugly truth to chasing social media virality.Ā This constant race doesn’t feel very good šŸ˜…

You know what does? Creating a connected and engaged community within your audience! šŸ‘šŸ»šŸ‘šŸ»šŸ‘šŸ»

Think...

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