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

The Viral Hook Formula That Instantly Boosts Engagement on Your Content hooks reels social media engagement

Most people think their content problem is visibility.

But a lot of the time, it is not that people are not seeing your content.

It is that they are not stopping for it.

And that comes down to yo...

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Instagram’s New Reel Links Feature: How to Use It to Boost Retention and Bingeable Content content creation instagram instagram reels reels

Instagram Just Shifted How We Guide Our Audience

Instagram is slowly rolling out a new feature and it is a big one.

You can now add clickable links directly to your Reels.

But there is a catch.

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The Best Sound Effects to Use in Instagram Reels (So Your Edits Feel Instantly More Professional) instagram reels reels social media tips

Ever Wonder What Sound Effects to Use When Elements Pop on Screen?

You’re not alone.

Most people focus on visuals.

Transitions.
Text placement.
Camera angles.

But they forget one thing that quietl...

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Stop “Making Time” for Content: Film What You’re Already Doing Instead content creation reels social media tips

Stop Making Time to Create Content

Film what you’re already doing instead. 🤯

One of the biggest lies creators believe is:

“I need to set aside hours to film content.”

You don’t.

Today’s B-roll ...

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How to level up Your Reels: Best Practices from Instagram’s Hidden Tips instagram instagramforbusiness instagramtips reels

Want to boost your Reels performance and actually see results on Instagram? You’re in the right place!

Instagram quietly dropped a list of Reels Best Practices inside the professional dashboard, bu...

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