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3 more social accounts that should be boring, but aren’t
We’re back with three more totally not-boring social media accounts in traditionally boring industries. See how these pioneering social managers have leveraged the medium in alllllll the best ways.
Do you need a social media presence to get a job in social?
In a world where everyone’s an influencer, do you need to have a social presence to get a job in social media? I’m sharing my honest opinion here—and I have a feeling some people aren’t going to like it.
How to make your writing instantly more conversational
In a world where everyone’s talking about using ChatGPT to write, I’m determined to remain a purist, and I hope some of you out there will, too. Check out my favorite tips for better, more conversational writing here.
Problems with “They Ask, You Answer”
Before you run into your next staff meeting with this book in hand to scream about how it’s the next best thing and will change your sales trajectory, read this.
3 Social accounts that should be boring, but aren’t
Not every industry feels primed for fun and sexy social content—but even for the most boring industries, it IS possible to make pump it up. Read along to see what I mean.
Recent conversations: social media edition
I’ve been connecting with all sorts of smart humans over the past few weeks—and here’s the highlights of the conversations we’ve had about the sentiment and state of social media.
How to make content (or anything) happen with a full plate
Wondering where the heck you’re supposed to find the time in your day to do…well…anything? Then this is the post for you. Learn how you can actually create time in your day. (Hint: it’s not a shortcut.)
How to actually execute a content calendar
You’re juggling topics, you’re juggling copy, videos, graphics, links, maybe a review queue…and you haven’t even posted anything yet. I’m about to show you a content calendar system that will change the way you think about your marketing.
What are the best tools to plan a content calendar?
If you’re still using a Word Doc to plan your content (or worse—using nothing at all), then you’ve got to read this. I’m diving into the worst content tools and revealing the best of the bunch.
What makes Instagram content shareable?
According to the head of Instagram, share count is the strongest signal indicating a post should be shown to more people outside of your network. So what actually makes content shareable? You won’t find answers here, but you WILL get inspiration.
How to do better searches on TikTok
I admit it: I avoid TikTok. It’s not my favorite social media platform. But it IS great for gathering inspiration…if you know how to search for it. Read this to up your TikTok search game.
How to reach a broader audience on social media, part 2: organic tactics
Getting in front of a broader audience on social media takes more than just showing up and posting every day. Let’s go over some tried-and-true tactics that will help get you in front of the audience that matters most to your bottom line.
How to reach a broader audience on social media, part 1: strategy
Wondering why you’re putting in a ton of work and not getting in front of the right people on social? It’s probably your approach. I’ll walk you through the right way to break down social strategy for your small business.
How to start a blog for your business
Not sure how to get started with your blog? I’m calling out all the best tools to get started blogging based on the type of business you have.
Why should I blog for my business?
Last week, someone asked, “Why should a business consider starting a blog?” Good question. Blogging is time-consuming and takes a lot of creative energy. But I firmly believe a good long-form content strategy is a jumping off point for any holistic content strategy. Here’s why.
2025 Valentine’s Day Social Content Worth Mentioning
I’ve never been a fan of low-hanging-fruit holiday content for businesses, so today, I’m talking about some badass Valentine’s content that deserves to be made, and better yet, shouted out.
Why are my Google Business emails ending up in spam?
Did you just set up an email with your new domain…and everything you send goes to spam? There’s a way to fix it, and I’ll show you how to make sure your Google Business emails are delivered.
A BIG reminder from the TikTokApocolypse you shouldn’t ignore
The TikTokApocalypse reminded us that we don’t own our social audiences. Wanna take control of yours? Do this.
10 valuable lessons I learned from running a small company
In the bingo card of life, the last thing I saw for myself was becoming the COO of a company—but it’s the best thing that ever happened to me. Here are 10 of the most valuable lessons I learned on the journey.
How to find social content inspiration when you’re one of a kind
You’ve done the work and you realize: there’s no business out there that’s quite like yours. So where the heck are you supposed to find content marketing inspo? I can show you.