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

What to Add (and Remove) from Your Instagram Bio to Boost Followers + First Impressions content creation followable instagram instagrambio instagramgrowth instagramtips searchable seo social media social media strategy

It’s easy to forget how important our Instagram bio is, but for many people, it’s their first impressions of us! We want it to make a lasting impression and encourage them to follow along!šŸ‘‹šŸ¼

I've com...

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19 Better Ways to Say ā€œRead the Captionā€ – Call-to-Actions That Actually Get Clicks calltoactions content creation engagement instagram instagramgrowth instagramtips social media strategy

You’ve got a great post, a solid hook… but then you end it with ā€œread the caption.ā€ 🫢

And while there’s technically nothing wrong with that, it’s kind of like whispering when you should be confidentl...

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The Biggest Reason Your Reels Aren't Working instagram instagramtips social media

Want to know the biggest reason your reels aren't working? Curious about why nobody is watching your talking reels?

All of that silence, filler "umms", and babbling can plummet your reel's reach and ...

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How to Ask People to Follow You on Social Media Without Sounding Desperate content creation instagram instagramgrowth instagramtips social media social media strategy

🧲 How to Ask People to Follow You on Instagram—Without Sounding Like a Stage 5 Clinger šŸ˜‰

We’ve all been there...

You’re pouring your heart into Reels, showing up in Stories, and delivering so much v...

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Stop the Scroll: 50 Caption Hooks to Boost Your Social Media Engagement captions content creation instagram instagramgrowth

šŸŽÆ 50 Scroll-Stopping Caption Starters to Boost Engagement & Sales on Social Media

Are your Instagram captions falling flat? 😩

You’re not alone—and the good news? There's a strategic (and fun) fix. Whe...

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Sell the Solution, Not the Service: A Social Media Strategy That Actually Converts šŸ”„

Let’s be real—people aren’t really looking for what you do.
They’re looking for the result of what you do.

And the minute you start shifting your content to reflect that? šŸ’”
Game. On.

Why ā€œSelling the ...

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Instagram’s 2025 Search Update: How to Make Your Content More Discoverable with SEO instagram instagramgrowth keywords searchable seo update

Instagram just rolled out a major update, and I am so freaking here for it. If you’ve been watching the platform evolve, you’ve probably noticed it’s looking a lot more like TikTok lately… and this la...

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Content Ideas for the Social Media Action Figure Trend content creation engagement instagram instagramtips social media

In case you haven't yet seen, there's a new social mediaĀ action figure trend.Ā Using aĀ prompt for ChatGPT's image creator,Ā youĀ fill in promptsĀ to create a fun, engaging, personalized toy version of you...

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April Post Ideas content creation engagement instagram social media

Here are a few April post ideas to help make your content creation a little easier.Ā 

All of these ideas can be made into reels, carousels or static posts. Just be creative in how you deliver the cont...

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Why Going Viral Isn’t the Goal: What Really Builds a Successful Social Media Presence content creation instagram instagramtips social media social media strategy

This may ruffle some feathers, but let’s talk about it. 🫣

I’ve seen posts go viral for people, and guess what? That viral post didn’t automatically make their account successful. 😳

We have to rememb...

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Every Social Media Post is Like a Lottery Ticket content creation instagram instagramtips social media social media strategy

Every social media post is like a lottery ticket. The more you post, the better your chances of hitting the jackpot.

But here’s where most people go wrongšŸ‘‡

They post a few times, don’t see immediate re...

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How to Sell More Using Instagram Stories engagement instagram instagramstories instagramtips sellingoninstagram social media social media strategy

Are you ready to make more sales?! 🤭 Then it’s time to get your Instagram Stories strategy in check! Stories are one of the most powerful tools for selling on social media. They feel more intimate, le...

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