5 Things to Avoid Doing on IG Stories

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Instagram Stories are a great way to give a behind-the-scenes look into your life and continue to build relationships with your followers. Even though you can share whatever you want on your stories, there are some best practices to keep the attention of your viewers. Here are 5 things you should avoid doing on Instagram […]

Can You Monetize a Small Following?

Want the short answer? HECK YES! Now I’m sure you’re wondering how small is small? How? Let’s take these one at a time. The secret to monetizing a small following is creating relationships and one-on-one connections with those who do follow you. If you have a small following, you won’t be able to post about […]

Quick Hack for Higher Quality Social Media Graphics

I’m artistically challenged so Canva is my best friend when it comes to graphic design. However, when exporting an image either as JPG or PNG, it always posts a bit blurry to social media. I figured out a free solution to this problem – I hope this helps you too! Click the image to save to your […]

New Rules for Influencer Marketing Coming Soon

Influencer marketing is HUGE on social media. In case you are unfamiliar, influencer marketing, or affiliate marketing, is when a brand compensates an individual to promote a product or service. Typically, you can spot influencer marketing because the influencer will have a special promo code, like “Lindsay20” so the brand can track how many sales […]

Instagram hiding likes?

When news broke out that Instagram was testing hiding likes in other countries, I think every social media manager’s reaction was a combination of shock and panic. But the more I thought about it and saw the new look, I actually CAN’T WAIT for this test to hit the United States. Let me explain… If […]

How to upgrade your photo game

On social media, especially Instagram, taking great photos can make your break your account. There was a time when I saw these beautifully curated accounts and thought, “What do they have that I don’t?” Well, friends, I have some answers proven to work for you. Presets – A preset is a photo filter or “look” that […]

Hashtag 101

Hashtags can be an incredibly important tool in achieving a broader social media reach, but could be inefficient if they are not used properly. Have you ever wondered when to use hashtags? What hashtags should you use? Have no fear! I can help.