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

3 Pieces of Instagram Advice I’ll Never Follow (And Why) instagram instagram growth instagramtips

One of the biggest lessons I've learned as a business owner is that success doesn't come from following every piece of advice you hear online.

For a long time, I thought there was one "right" way to...

Is Your Instagram Bio Costing You Clients? 8 Simple Fixes to Increase Conversions instagram instagram growth instagrambio instagramtips

Your Instagram bio is one of the hardest-working pieces of your profile.

Before someone watches your Reels, reads your captions, or visits your website, they're scanning your bio to answer three s...

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Instagram Stories Aren’t Extra. They’re Where Sales Actually Happen. instagram instagram growth instagramstories

People think stories are just extra content.

Something you post if you have time. Something that doesn’t really matter compared to your feed.

But that’s not how they function at all.

Your stories...

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This One Instagram Size Change Can Instantly Boost Your Visibility instagram instagram feed instagram growth instagram profile

If your content isn’t getting the visibility you want, it might not be your message.

It might be how it’s showing up.

Instagram recently increased the maximum post size from 1080x135

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How Adding Music to Instagram Carousels Increases Reach and Visibility instagram instagram growth instagramforbusiness

If your carousels aren’t getting the reach you want, it might not be your content.

It might be one small thing you’re missing.

Music.

Adding music to your carousels is not just about making them ...

How to Optimize Your Instagram Profile to Convert Views Into Leads instagram instagram growth instagram profile

If someone lands on your profile and doesn’t immediately understand what you do, who you help, and what to do next, you’ve already lost them.

Your content might be strong. Your Reels might be gett...

Instagram Bio Tips: What to Remove and What to Add for Better Growth instagram instagram growth instagrambio instagramforbusiness

We put so much time into planning content, designing Reels, and writing captions… but your Instagram bio? It deserves just as much attention! 💥

Your bio is often someone’s first impression of yo...

13 Instagram Growth Secrets I Learned in Just 45 Days instagram instagram growth instagramforbusiness social media growth

I did the experimenting so you don’t have to. Want to grow on Instagram without burning out? Start here.👇🏼

For the last 45 days, I’ve been super intentional with my Instagram strategy.

I posted ...

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Day 2 of Social Media Growthmas - Reel Covers That Convert, 4 Ways to Boost Views and Build Trust instagram instagram feed instagram growth social media marketing

Day 2 of Social Growthmas is here and we’re talking Reel covers, the real MVP of your Instagram growth strategy!

If you want more views and more loyal followers, your reel cover is where it all sta...

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Day 1 of Social Media Growthmas - You’re Thinking About Social Media Consistency All Wrong instagram growth social media consistency social media growth social media marketing

I bet you’ve been thinking about “consistency” all wrong 🫣

Let’s reframe it. What if consistency meant showing up a certain number of times each week that YOU choose and that actually works for YO...

Six Ways To Upgrade Your Instagram instagram instagram growth instagramtips

Is Your Instagram Working For You? Try These 6 Simple Upgrades

Let’s talk Instagram! 📲 If you’ve been wondering whether your social media is doing the most for your business, here’s your sign to c...

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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