It was also a Snow Day today...
Watering your business’s social media can be hard with kids running around the entire house playing The Floor is Lava with all your favourite couch cushions 🌋😅
I’m a social media expert...not a plant expert. 🌱
Does anyone have any tips for this guy?
*Here’s how to make each post successful:
1. Post manually. Do not schedule the content. Instagram wants you to be ON the app when you post. If you’re on a short enough vacation and you know you’re not going to be active on socials, don’t bother scheduling. Manual content always does better, especially on smaller and growing accounts (Unless you have someone to post and engage for you! 😉).
2. Show Instagram you are online when you are posting by engaging before and after you post.
(Check out other content to see what counts as engaging)
And.
That’s.
It.
🤷🏽♀️
If you have quality content and are engaging with your specific and ideal audience through your content and through the app, your account will grow.
Good luck watering, little Instagram parents! 🌱
(Not quite the same ring to it 🤔)
P.S. THIS DOES NOT MEAN you should ghost 👻 your social media when you are nervous, annoyed, etc! This is about taking time off, and only a SHORT time. If it is a long ‘vacation,’ please delegate or schedule your content!
#howto #socialmediaforbusiness
The weird hack I found to keep up with consistent content?
Accept your stress. In fact, accept your entire bad mood toward the work, filming yourself, filming your team, whatever it is.
Then do this trick...
…update your brain code. 🧠
You can’t fool your brain, but you CAN rewrite the next line of code toward success. Here’s how...
…instead of saying, “i’m scared,” or “i’m tired,” or “i’m not skilled enough at this, therefore i can’t start...”
call B.S.
Call for a rewrite. ✏️
Say this instead...”i feel tired, so i’ll do it tired.”
“I feel nervous, so I’ll do it nervous.”
It works because it’s true.
And so simple.
This takes consistency and repetition until it becomes natural, but it’s a skill that transcends business and social media content and will become something that reinvigorates how you do life.
I am sure you have a million and one excuses, these plus many others, and over the next few weeks I will be addressing a number of them.
What’s your biggest excuse?
#createcontentforyourbusiness
#whatsyourexcuse
#embracethecringe
#businessesofinstagram #businessmarketing #businesscontentcreation #business #corporatecontent #socialmediamarketing #socialmediaagency
And magically,
all my content creating problems disappeaaared……..
……..?
That’s what I’ve been telling myself, anyway!
And I decided…that’s okay!
Maybe it’s a placebo effect, but it’s working!
I have always been a big believer that the space doesn’t make you. You can have self control to have a great attitude, mindset, and drive no matter what setting you are placed in.
I’m throwing that out the window (mostly).
A space CAN affect you.
Who am I kidding, I’m in marketing. I know the science!
Colour theory plays a big part in this, but feng shui is also a real thing.
This space feels more like me.
And while you can, obviously, build a business from your kitchen table with your kids occupied with the 3rd craft of the last 10 minutes that you thought would take them over an hour to do….that’s a little too on the nose, eh 🫣😆?…anyway…
It is much easier to do it in a space that helps you create that mindset and peace for you.
And I’m grateful for it.
I hope you enjoy close up peeks of details as I share more content created in here!
What feature do you want to know more about?
#homeoffice #officedesign #marketer #socialmediaagency #socialmediaoffice #myoffice #interiordesign #diy #style #aesthetic #wallpaper
Reveal at the end!
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Want the full tour?
#homeoffice #renovation #officedesign #officeinspo
#design #office #contentcreation #socialmediaagency #socialmediatips #contentcreator #canada #reel #trending #socialmedia #instagram
A girl.
An idea.
✨️ blind confidence ✨️.
A helpful husband.
And then...success, usually 😆.
Thaaaaatttt is how the magic happens.
Fail fail fail until: S U C C E S S!
So often we get discouraged by things that don’t seem to be working out. Sometimes it’s hard to know when to move on, as well. Don’t be afraid to try big ideas again, even after disappointment.
In this case, the technical aspects were not on my side so it was an easy exit from the idea 🙈.
Social media videos are meant to look smooth and easy but trust me, they are not!!
Oh yeah, and please buy my Instagram Planner Spreadsheet.
If you write “Anne is cool” in the comments, I’ll send you the link 😏.
JK. Just a “PLAN” is fine 😉
#diycontent #flop #fail #contentfail #humour
This night was a core memory 👌.
We couldn't stop talking about it to everyone, and about what incredible value it was.
The Littlejohns are one of those special kinds of people that you only hope to encounter at least once in your lifetime. They, in their kindness and their beautiful work, have created magic.
THERE ARE ONLY TWO MORE CHANCES to attend an experiential dinner at LittleJohn farm this year
You can be one of the lucky attendees to experience,
for the // very first time //,
ten top-tier wineries from across Niagara and Prince Edward County coming together to share their combined leading wine portfolios at the next encompassing experiential journey hosted by LittleJohn farm.
September 21st, at 3 pm, this incredible collaboration between LittleJohn Farms and @goldandfife_ (event designer and director) comes together to present the brand new and exquisite "Classical Pairings in the County."
Don't miss this one. Limited seats, one-of-a-kind opportunity.
Their last Saturday Dinner, after this special event, is scheduled for October 19th.
If you're interested in participating, visit their website littlejohnfarm.com/events.
And if you would like us or a member of our creator team to offer coverage for your event, service, or accomodations send me a DM through Instagram at @relevantservices
Thank you, Lu and Zack, for hosting us; and to Chef Nuit and her team for such an incredible experience!
@paitoronto @chefnuitregular @kiintoronto
#agritourism
#hosted
#visitthecounty
#smallscalefarming
#familyfarm
#farmexperience
#princeedwardcounty
#pec
#dinnerexperience
#datenight
#sponsored
#interactivecooking #chefnuit
#experientialtourism
Understanding your audience is the secret to good marketing.
If small business owners daily to understand their customers needs, their businesses are at risk. If celebrities do, their entire image and face is at risk for worldwide scrutiny.
Let’s learn from this!
What would you have done differently?
How can you apply this lesson to your business?
Comment “audit” for a free mini version of our CIA (Comprehensive Instagram Audit),
to audit your instagram in a way that is effective and will help your business soar 🚀
#blakelivelydrama #itendswithus #marketinglessons #instagramaudit #blakelively #instagramhelp
THIS IS FREE 🤗
It is completely free to go and support local small businesses this way.
Of course, followers are NOT a measurement of success. For example, @mandkdesigns had marked sold on most of the wreaths I saw.
However, boosting the algorithm for accounts with less followers DOES increase visibility to more potential customers.
Something to keep in mind:
Try to locate businesses with products or services you actually really like, or someone you know might like.
Then, You Can:
🚶🏽♀️➡️ follow
❤️ like
💬 comment
📲 and SHARE (via messages OR stories). Sharing is a measurement that the algorithm is currently using to discover content that people find worth talking about.
It is a competitive world out there on social media, and it can be defeating for a lot of small business owners who may not have the manpower to keep up with larger brands or those who naturally know how to navigate this platform and have the bandwith to do so.
🗣 Who should we shout out next?
#smallbizlove #navigatingsocialmedia #smallbusiness #locallove #smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #socialmediamarketing #howtomarket #algorithm #understandingthealgorithm #instagram #businessownersofinstagram #bizownersofinsta
This is not that 'boujee, beige aesthetic, perfectly minimalist' airbnb (though, I gotta love those too 😍!)
This is that separate guest suite at the owner's own home 🏡; kind and caring hosts; peaceful, quiet, and homey cottage kind of feel that you need for a good, grounding reset.
The Loft on Sturgeon Lake is owned by our good friend's parents, and they graciously hosted us this past weekend.
You can book your own stay here: airbnb.com/h/loftonsturgeonlake
(I will also share this link in stories)
The Loft has these amenities (and more):
☀️ Canoes and Kayaks are available for own use
☀️ Waterfront sitting area and dock
☀️ Playground for kids
☀️ Heated swimming pool*
☀️ Sunset and waterfont facing upper deck
Some availability left for August, and more dates in September!
*Please note, the pool is used during the day for swimming lessons, but it is available after 6 pm. Still plenty of time to enjoy the sun!
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Interested in accommodation content for your own location?
We offer custom packages!
✨️ Deliverables (reels, photos) for barter stays
✨️ Deliverables PLUS content calendar and planner for barter stays plus payment.
#lakesideloft #ontariotravel #sturgeonlake #kawarthalakes #ontariolakes #cottageliving #ontariotourism #discoveron #ontariocottage #ontariocottagerentals #airbnb #socialmediaagency #contentcreator @contenthub.boq.pec
You've heard of House, right?
"Probably. It's also a noun."
About to solve the world's greatest social media strategy problems over here.
Look out, world! 🫡
Any other House MD fans out there??
#whiteboard #excusethesqueak #quotes #humour #funny #houseshow #housemd #tv #socialmediaagency #bts #behindthescenes #socialmediamarketing #marketing #reel #social #media #workfromhome #wfhlife #wfh #windowwriters
I found a new way to hide kids’ faces btw,
Roller Coaster/Ferris Wheel poles🎢, speedy transitions 💨, and sagging bucket hats 👒😆
Some things to keep in mind when gathering content at your own event as a business, or at an event as a creator:
* Remember to capture your kids’ faces for your own camera roll! At some point this weekend, I realized I was only getting work content and wasn’t capturing my kiddos’ sweet reactions to the day for us personally to look back on.
* Smile and wave at the staff and people at the event while you’re filming, and don’t block your face with your phone. Smiles to someone get smiles back and make for great content.
* Keep your phone still for your scenery shots, for at least 5 seconds. Get close up and wide shots. This is a really easy way to break up a video well and keep people’s attention.
Thank you @belleville_on and @discoverbelleville for another year of a wonderful Waterfront Multicultural Festival!
Such unique performances and vendors this year. I’ve tagged everyone I could find, let me know if there’s anyone I’ve missed and be sure to check them out!
(P.S. Gen Z might recognize this song! Or any Millenials with younger siblings (me ☺️). Let me know in the comments if you knew where it was from!)
#summer #capture #content #tips #explore #fair #travel #fun #belleville #event #midway #attractions #vendor #marketplace #buskers #stiltwalkers #bellevillewaterfront #bellevillewaterfrontfestival #paradeofnations
I might talk about this in therapy, tbh
Iphone users: remind me what's so great about this thing again?
I'll use it by the time the Iphone 50 comes out 😂🙈, as my current phone keeps deteriorating...
#gonetothedarkside
#android
#androidvsapple
#contentcreator
#millenial
#iphone
