How to Use Social Proof to Boost Your Business Growth

By Jennie / May 28, 2025

Today, we’re diving headfirst into a game-changer: the Social Proof Game. But first things first – what exactly is social proof? Well, it’s the secret sauce that can transform your business landscape. Social proof is when people look to others for guidance, especially in decision-making. It’s that powerful force shaping opinions and actions. Now, why should you care? Social proof is the real deal in the business world. Think of it as your golden ticket to winning over customers, building trust, and supercharging your business growth. Today, we will unravel the magic behind social proof and explore how it can…

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Video Marketing: Boosting Your Brand with Engaging Visual Content

By Jennie / May 20, 2025

In today’s fast-paced digital world, where attention spans are shrinking, video marketing has become a powerful strategy to captivate audiences and promote your brand effectively. With the rise of platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, incorporating video content into your marketing campaigns can lead to significant growth and higher customer engagement. This article delves into video marketing, uncovering its benefits, strategies, and tips to help businesses thrive in the visual content landscape. Instead of giving you the usual action list at the end of the blog, I will stop as we go through the content to provide you with actionable…

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Behind-the-Scenes Content: The Human Element Your Strategy Might Be Missing

By Jennie Lyon / April 29, 2025

There’s a reason reality shows are still wildly popular—we’re all drawn to what’s happening behind the curtain. In business, your audience feels the same. People don’t just want to know what you offer… they want to know who you are, how you work, and why you do what you do. That’s where behind-the-scenes (BTS) content comes in. If your marketing feels too polished, too curated, or too distant, it may be missing the one ingredient that builds real connection: authenticity. 🎯 In this blog, I’ll show you how to use BTS content to: 📌 Table of Contents Why Behind-the-Scenes Content…

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“Build It and They Will Come” is a Lie! Here’s What Actually Works

By Jennie Lyon / April 1, 2025

You’ve poured your heart into creating an incredible product or service. You’ve built a beautiful website. You’re excited and ready to launch. But then… crickets. Many business owners believe customers will automatically show up if they create something great. Unfortunately, that’s not how business works. 🚨 The hard truth: No matter how fantastic your offer is, people won’t just “find” it. If you’re struggling with low visibility, slow sales, or an unengaged audience, you don’t have a product problem—you have a marketing problem. In today’s blog, I’ll explain why the “Build it and they will come” mindset is a business killer…

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My 18 Best Resources for Facebook + Instagram Ads

By Jennie Lyon / January 15, 2025

Does the idea of running Facebook or Instagram ads feel overwhelming? You’re not alone! Many small business owners feel stuck designing great ads, targeting the right audience, or managing costs. The good news? You don’t need a huge budget or endless hours to make your ads work for you, instead, use our best ad resources. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite tech tools and resources to help you create, manage, and optimize your social media ads. We use and love these tools and are excited to share this list with you! From designing attention-grabbing visuals to understanding your audience…

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What 2024 Taught Us and How to Use Social Media Ads To Grow in 2025

By Jennie Lyon / January 7, 2025
What 2024 Taught Us About Social Media Ads and How to Grow in 2025

The social media advertising landscape is never stagnant, and 2024 is no exception. The past year of evolving strategies and technologies forced businesses to adapt, innovate, and rethink how they connect with their customers and use social media ads to grow in 2025 For online small business owners, staying ahead in this dynamic environment wasn’t just about following trends—it was about learning to navigate constraints like tight budgets and saturated markets while still delivering impactful campaigns.  As we begin 2025, the lessons learned from the past year provide a roadmap for crafting smarter, more effective ad strategies, and today, I’m…

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Social Media Ad Campaigns That Won’t Break the Bank at Any Growth Stage

By Jennie Lyon / December 11, 2024

Running social media ads on a tight budget can feel tricky, but you can make the most of every dollar with careful planning. As your business grows, your advertising strategy must evolve to ensure you meet new goals.  Whether you’re just starting, ready to take your business to the next level, or scaling it to new heights, there are smart, budget-friendly ways to use social media ads to boost your business! Here’s how to do it at each growth stage.  Content Overview: Startup Stage: Building Brand Awareness on a Budget You aim to get your brand noticed during the startup…

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How To Maximize Your Digital Marketing Budget for the Holiday Season

By Jennie Lyon / November 19, 2024

As we approach the end of the year, you, as an online business owner, are starting to evaluate your business and wonder how to make the most of your remaining digital marketing budget.  Q4 presents unique opportunities for high-impact campaigns, especially with holiday promotions in full swing. The key to maximizing your digital marketing budget for the holiday season is smart budgeting, strategic allocation, and leveraging every marketing dollar to maximize your return on investment (ROI). How? Let’s get into it.  Content Overview: –Prioritize Your Winning Promotions–Invest in Retargeting Campaigns–Use Social Media to Your Advantage–Leverage Your Email List–Diversify Your Content…

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You Don’t Have to Go Viral to Grow Your Business… Here’s What to Do Instead

By Jennie Lyon / October 29, 2024

Having been in the digital marketing industry for over twenty years, I’ve noticed how the culture of social media changes. With these cultural changes come new requests from clients. In the last couple of years, with the popularity of short-form content, the big question has been, “How can I go viral?” And it’s a fair question. As online businesses, we often think of going viral as the ultimate goal for building an online presence.  After all, who wouldn’t want their content to explode in popularity overnight, reaching millions of potential customers?  But the truth is that going viral isn’t a…

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How to Create a Strategic Social Media Monthly Content Plan

By Jennie Lyon / October 15, 2024

Creating a strategic social media monthly content plan is essential to achieving your business objectives and engaging your target audience. With the ever-changing landscape of social media, it can be difficult to know where to start. We get that. That’s why in today’s episode, I will walk you through the steps of creating a plan that will help you to increase brand awareness, drive website traffic, and generate leads.  Blog Overview:  Define Your Social Media Goals Before creating any content, it is important to define your social media plan’s objectives clearly. This will help to ensure that all of your…

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