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💖5 years experience maximising Social Media for small businesses
💖Training:Consultancy:Management
💖Instagram & Facebook - social & paid ads
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27/08/2025

This week I asked Google’s Gemini AI to give my brand photo a festive makeover…
Christmas jumper & Hot chocolate piled high with cream + marshmallows
Fun? Absolutely.

But AI can’t plan all your Christmas sales, strategy & marketing for you. It can't build a community & show up, it can't help you look at ALL the things in just a few hours while surrounded by like minded business owners.
That’s where the Christmas Game Plan Workshop comes in.
t’s happening this Monday in Glasgow city centre! In-person tickets (very limited!) include tea, coffee and lunch.
After many requests we have launched Online-only tickets now available at half the cost!

This is your chance to get December sorted now with the help of 3 experts and leave with a mapped out plan- so you can actually enjoy hot chocolate and mince pies… instead of stressing over sales and social media posts.
Don't wait -grab your tickets now as spaces are limited, link in the comments.

26/08/2025

Imagine December with sales sorted, not stress.
No more last-minute Canva posts at midnight.
No more “I should have started earlier.”
No more winging it and hoping for the best.

On Monday 1st September we’re bringing together three experts in planning, sales, events, and digital marketing to get your busy season mapped out in just one day.

You’ll leave with:
✔ A clear calendar of what to sell and when
✔ Your socials, emails, and promos layered together
✔ Time-saving tools to help you stay consistent
✔ The confidence that this year will feel different

📍 Glasgow | 🎟 Only 18 spaces | ⏰ Doors closing soon

This Christmas, skip the chaos – plan it, profit from it, and actually enjoy it.
Book your space today link in the comments

21/08/2025

Last week I posted something totally normal on Linkedin. No drama, no dodgy pics. Then a random guy I’m not even connected to leaves a comment… about my feet.

Cue me triple-checking the photo thinking, “Wait… did I post the wrong pic?! 😳”
Nope. Just your average post. But somehow I’d attracted a foot fan. On LinkedIn.
I wasn’t sure what to do.
Reply? Ignore?
Tell him he’s clearly on the wrong platform and point him towards OnlyFans-for-feet? Before I could decide, other business owners stepped in. Called him out. Backed me up. (thanks guys!)
And suddenly… the post took off.

It ended up being one of my top-performing posts of the year.
All thanks to one creepy comment. And it reminded me of something I say to my clients all the time:
✨ Everything is content. ✨

Even the awkward, random, or totally bizarre wtaf moments.
So next time you think,
“Ugh, no one would care about this,” just remember… I turned a weird LinkedIn foot comment into top-performing content, two posts, and this story.
What’s the most random thing that’s ever happened to you on social?
Drop it in the comments, it might just be your next post.

19/08/2025

Where do you get your best ideas?
Sometimes mine pop up in the shower, probably because it’s the only place no one’s shouting “Muuum!” (actually that's not true 🙄) anyway...
The other night it was mid-sink full of dishes… and my brain went straight to some DMs I’d had this week.
One business had a HUGE summer. In-person events, loads of footfall, buzzing with people. Amazing 👏

But it made me wonder:
❄️ What about the rest of the year?
❄️ Are they turning those real-life connections into long-term customers?
❄️ Or does all that hard work just fizzle out once the season’s over?

Because if you’re not adding people to your email list, retargeting them with ads, or letting Meta find more people just like them… you’re leaving money (and momentum) on the table.
👉 That’s exactly what we’ll dig into at the Christmas Game Plan Day with Heather Offord & Laura Maginess- and so much more!
Whether your peak is summer, Christmas or somewhere in between, this is your chance to pause, get expert support, and actually take action.

If you sell products or services and want your festive season to feel planned not panicked- this is for you.
Comment CHRISTMAS25 and I’ll send you the link with all the details.

11/08/2025

I’m putting something off.
I’ve got an email to write. I know what it needs to say.
But I’ve been doing everything except writing it: cleaning, fiddling with my calendar, making another cuppa…Sound familiar?

It’s the exact same thing I see with content creation. You know you need to post, You kind of know what to say, but somehow the day disappears and nothing’s gone out.

That’s why my Sort It Out session exists.
One focused hour online with me, or we can do 2 hours face to face, and we tackle what’s been on your list for too long.
Whether it’s:
- writing some posts
- sorting out your Instagram bio
- making your first Reel
- or finally getting your ad account ready to go

Let’s get it done -together.
DM me “SORT IT” and we can get you booked in.

05/08/2025

I’ll be honest, I wasn’t in the habit of adding alt text to my image posts. I knew I should be, but I just didn’t make the time. That’s changing now.

Alt text = alternative text is a short written description of your image that helps screen readers describe it for people with visual impairments.
It’s great for accessibility, but also handy if your image doesn’t load properly and gives your content a wee SEO boost too.
I’ve started adding it to my posts on LinkedIn (I'm commiting one step at a time, and testing too).
Because if I’m encouraging clients to do it… I need to practice what I preach!

You can add alt text even if you’re using a scheduler -jJust check your scheduler has the option, many do!
On LinkedIn:
Upload your image
Tap the pencil icon
Add alt text at the bottom

Are you already using alt text? Did you know what it was or why it matters?
Drop a comment below or save this post for your next upload.

31/07/2025

If you’re not gonna show up…
Don’t say you will 😤

Right, let me tell you something. I’ve booked a few tradespeople this month. Guess how many showed up?
ZERO.
Not a call. Not a message. Not even a “sorry, ran late.”
Just absolute crickets 🦗.

And yes, things happen. Life happens. But silence? Nah. That’s no good.
And before we all throw the trades under the bus…this happens in business too:

“I’ll send the proposal tonight.” Never arrives.
“We’re going to post every week now.” LOL.
“Can we book a call to chat?” Ghosted.

Showing up matters.
Not once. Not when it’s convenient. But consistently.
It’s the stuff no one sees that builds your reputation more than any polished logo or flashy Reel ever will.
Tell me your most annoying “they said they would and didn’t” story. Let’s vent. I’m all ears and already mildly ragin.

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Hi I’m Angela the voice behind Clydeside Social.

In 2018 in this ever changing fast paced world I found myself concerned for the stability of my career in retail management. My future seemed uncertain as the high street dwindles around us. I decided to find an opportunity that would re ignite my passion for learning and helping others and signed up for the Diploma in strategic social media management with the accredited Digital Mums. 11 months later I am starting out as a freelance social media manager after running @ClydesideStyle a grass roots social media campaign.

Clydeside Social is born ..... I offer a range of services from social media management, blog writing to training and everything in between. I am passionate about helping businesses succeed in their Social media. Here you will find tips and links to how to improve your business’ social media platforms, as well as a few motivational quotes- because lets face it we all need that (and cake!).

If you want to chat about how I might be able to help with your Social media then get in touch, I may just be what your business needs.