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Now's the time to stop sleeping on this underrated Instagram feature!

If you’re creating reels for Instagram and not using the “trial reel” feature, you’re seriously missing out on one of the easiest...

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Curious about how to turn Instagram stories into sales machines? This is the post for you!

Let’s talk about one of the most underrated tools for making money on Instagram: Stories. Used right, Instag...

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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…

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Let’s be real. Some days, you’re just not feeling camera ready and that is completely okay.

You don’t need to be front and center on video to create fun, valuable, and engaging content. There are s...

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Want to Actually Make Money from Instagram? Read This. 💰

If you’re putting in time and energy on Instagram and wondering why it’s not translating into actual income — you’re not alone. A lot of busin...

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Want to know the secret to creating social media content that converts? And the best news: not only does it convert, this tip will help you keep up your consistency across social media accounts.
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Watch this quick Brandakin How-To video to learn how to remix a video on Instagram. Content creation has never been easier!

Seriously, doing this for meme reels is SO quick and easy! I sometimes make m...

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I bet you’ve been thinking about “consistency” wrong!🫣

Let’s redefine consistency in the world of social media. It’s not about the number of posts you post every week; it’s about creating a sustainab...

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I believe these tactics really helped me sign on clients these past three months! I have been HUSTLING 😅

But it’s been worth it! I’ve signed on 8 clients and had even more warm leads in my DMs! 😍

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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!👋🏼

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You’ve got a great post, a solid hook… but then you end it with “read the caption.” 🫢

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

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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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