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

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 šŸ˜…

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:
ā€œHow do they have so many followers?!ā€
ā€œHow do they get that many comments and likes?!ā€

I’m about to let you ...

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Hiding from Posting on Social Media? social media social media growth social media strategy social media tips

Get Back in the Game on Social Media šŸ’–

I see you over there, hiding from your Instagram account šŸ‘€
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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Social Media Metrics to Track analytics social media audit social media engagement social media strategy

Let’s be real. Social media metrics can feel overwhelming, there’s a lot of data to look at and it’s not always clear what matters most.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to track everythi...

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How To Work Smarter On Social Media marketing tips social media strategy time saving strategies

When it comes to being consistent on social media, the truth is… you have to work smarter, not harder šŸ‘šŸ¼

One of the biggest tips I share with my clients is this:
Stop trying to come up with a mill...

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The Secret to Social Media Growth social media social media growth social media strategy

The Secret to Social Media Growth

Everyone wants the secret to social media growth, but I’m going to give it to you straight.

It’s not a hack. It’s not a filter. It’s not even a perfect content ...

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Content Creation Cheat Sheet content creation marketing social media strategy social media tips

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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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 ā€œtrial reelā€ 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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An Instagram Update That’s Actually Worth Your Time instagramtips social media social media strategy social media tips

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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Stuck in 200 View Jail? social media strategy social media tips social media troubleshooting

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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The Social Media Strategy Most People Cannot Do business growth tips content creation instagram instagram growth social media social media strategy social media tips

Here's the number one social media strategy most people cannot do: you don’t need to go viral. You need to stay visible. šŸ‘€

Let’s talk about something a lot of business owners don’t want to admit…

Yo...

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