The Automated Follow-Up Formula for Small Business Owners

By Jennie Lyon / January 21, 2025

If you’ve ever felt like losing touch with potential customers after that first interaction, you’re not alone. It happens to so many small business owners! You work to attract people, but somehow, they slip away before becoming paying customers. Here’s the good news: with a simple automated follow-up formula, you can stay connected and guide them back to you—without constantly chasing leads yourself. Social media ads can play a significant role in making this happen. They aren’t just about getting quick sales; they’re about helping your business show up at the right time, in the right way, to the right…

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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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Mythbusting 10 Common Misconceptions about Social Media Ads for Online Business Owners

By Jennie Lyon / December 17, 2024

One of our primary services as a digital marketing agency is helping online businesses of all sizes and stages run social media ads to grow their business. I’ve realized when talking to these clients that there are so many misconceptions about social media ad campaigns and the strategies that go into making those campaigns successful.  Maybe you’ve been thinking about social media ads but are hesitant about adding them to your digital marketing strategy. Or maybe you’ve run ad campaigns and weren’t very pleased with your results. Either way, let’s debunk these top 10 misconceptions about social media advertising so…

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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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Running Social Media Ads on a Budget That Grow Your Business

By Jennie Lyon / December 4, 2024

Everyone knows that running social media ads can be a game-changer for any online business. The possibilities are endless, but it’s more complicated than just hitting publish and watching the money roll in. (Wouldn’t that be nice?!) As an online business owner, you may have wondered if running social media ads is worth the extra money or if you should play it safe and stick to organic marketing. My goal today isn’t to influence you one way or another but instead to offer some actionable advice that you can use to run social media ads on a budget that will…

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5 Ways a Social Media Virtual Assistant Can 4x Your Ad Spend ROI

By Jennie Lyon / January 31, 2023
5 Ways a Social Media Virtual Assistant Can 4x Your Ad Spend ROI

Social media advertising can be a powerful tool for growing your business, but it can also be time-consuming and complex. A virtual assistant with expertise in social media advertising can help you navigate this landscape and maximize your return on investment.  We’ll explore the top five ways a social media virtual assistant can help you 4x your ad spend ROI. By implementing these strategies, you can achieve better results from your social media advertising and save time in the process. Blog Overview:  Targeting Targeting is one of the most important aspects of social media advertising. A social media virtual assistant…

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Do You Need to Be on TikTok?

By Jennie Lyon / August 23, 2022
Do You Need to Be on TikTok?

Let’s find out.  Unless you are still living in the stone age, you are likely already aware that TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms in the world. The TikTok stats consistently outperform almost every other mobile app and social media platform. This explosive growth has diverted attention away from dependable platforms such as Google, Meta, and Snapchat, as TikTok is now the most downloaded app of 2022. TikTok’s triumph is attributable to its unique and compelling content, which has struck a chord with users globally. As the social landscape changes rapidly, TikTok has managed to keep up…

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Podcasting Killed the Radio Star!

By Jennie Lyon / May 21, 2019

About 30 years ago, do you know where one of the best places to market to people was? Their car. The very first thing they did after they got into their car in the morning was turn on the radio. And chances are that it remained on for their entire commute to work, both back and forth. This offered advertisers a captive audience (literally, if the driver was on the highway!) Back then, radio ads were smart and inventive. Frankly, some of the most effective and brilliant marketing campaigns of all time were on the radio. But then around 15…

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Embracing Instagram Stories as a Small Business Owner

By Jennie Lyon / May 14, 2019

If there is one thing that I’ve learned doing digital marketing over the years, it’s that yesterday’s fad is today’s “next big thing.” A perfect example is SnapChat. When SnapChat debuted a few years ago, it was treated with scorn from many marketers. Heck, even the general public looked at it with suspicion. Why on earth would you only want to take super-short, 15-second videos of yourself? And then share them? Who would watch them? Just a few years later and SnapChat-like functionality has been integrated into countless apps and social media networks: Facebook among them. But probably the most…

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