With so many different content and social media platforms at our fingertips, and so many best practices to follow for each one, it can be really hard to keep up with what content to post where. Even within the platforms themselves, there are multiple media formats to utilise, each with their own set of “rules”, it’s no wonder that marketing your small business gets exhausting! I’m here to help with this series, first up with a handy guide on what’s best to post on Instagram. Let’s get going and make posting on social media simpler!
Read MoreWhen you’re growing a small business online, content marketing is a really important step if you want to build an audience and nurture them to a point where they’re ready to buy from you. The problem for a lot of business owners is that creating content takes time, and if those posts aren’t actually converting into sales, it can feel like that time isn’t being well spent. It also feels like things are shifting online at the moment, with lots of business owners worried about low reach on Instagram, and experimenting with other platforms like TikTok and Pinterest. It can feel scary when the platforms we’re used to using feel like they’re constantly changing, but there’s one thing that will always work when it comes to content and that is: providing value for your audience.
Read MoreWhether you’re first starting out in your creative career, or you’ve been in business for a while, finding and developing your own unique style can be a challenge. If you’re an artist or an indie maker, it’s especially difficult when you’re looking at your own work, because often you’re too close to it to be able to see it with fresh eyes. It’s a struggle that lots of creatives face for sure, but why is it important to find your voice in your work?
Read MoreWith social media favouring video even more with each new feature release, it’s understandable that small business owners are feeling the creative pressure. Video content can be a challenge, but it can also be really fun and creative, and with audiences engaging more more video than ever, it’s fast becoming a non-negotiable in your content strategy.
Read MoreDo you have loads of content ideas for your small business, but never seem to find enough time to actually post all of them? Lack of time is something lots of us struggle with as creatives with important stuff to do and lives to lead, but having a content planning system that works for you can be an absolute game changer. After working through these five simple steps, you should be well on your way to setting up your own content plan. Let’s GO.
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