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

Upgrade Your Instagram instagram instagram growth instagramtips sellingoninstagram

Feeling like your Instagram isn’t working for you the way it should? Maybe it’s time for a refresh! 🙌🏼

Social media is meant to work for you, to grow your audience, build trust, and drive traffic t...

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Profile Photo Advice brand loyalty entrepenuers instagram growth social media tips

Choosing a profile photo seems simple... but it’s actually one of the most important first impressions you’ll make on social media!

Here are a few tips to help you pick the perfect one:

📌 If you...

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The Easiest Instagram Reel To Make instagram instagram growth instagram reels

 

What’s the easiest Instagram Reel to make?
I’ll give you a hint: it’s all about working smarter, not harder 💡

One of the biggest mindset blocks I see when it comes to content is this idea that ev...

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Best Strategy To Grow Followers Organically business growth tips instagram growth social media growth

What’s the best strategy to grow your social media following organically?

I love this question so much, especially because it includes the word organically. That’s the real secret behind lasting ...

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Easy Instagram Reel Tip instagram instagram growth instagram reels instagramtips

 

You asked, “What’s the easiest Instagram Reel to make that’s not just a photo?”
Here’s the honest answer and it’s one of my favorite go-to strategies.

The timelapse. Yep, that’s it!

Sometimes we...

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Instagram Reel Ideas for December december content instagram instagram growth instagram reels

December is packed with content potential and it’s the perfect time to end the year strong on social media!🎉

If you’re feeling a little stuck or need a spark of creativity, here are a few Instagr...

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Automatic Replies and Best Practices instagram growth marketing social media strategy social media tips

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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Why Aren't My Hashtags Working? hashtags instagram growth small business marketing social media strategy

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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Consistent Social Media Posting instagram growth social media calendar social media strategy social media tips

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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Are You Making These Instagram Bio Mistakes? instagram growth instagrambio instagramtips

 

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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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 “trial reel” 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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