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

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

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

Yo...

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If you're posting on Instagram (or any platform), you want to make sure you're not just showing up, you’re adding value.

Your content should do something for your audience. Whether that’s hel...

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Social media growth can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like everyone else is going viral overnight, gaining thousands of followers, or constantly launching something new.

But here’s ...

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I've got five simple, impactful tips that will help you level up your social media presence without adding more stress to your plate.

If you’re ready to up your social media game, start here. Th...

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Content creation doesn’t have to take forever. Seriously. I used to spend way too much time trying to come up with the “perfect” caption or post idea.😩

But once I started simplifying and getting in...

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