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9 Best Social Media Contest Tools For 2025 (Tried & Tested)

Looking for the best social media contest tools? I’ve got you covered. Social contests like giveaways, raffles, and sweepstakes can be a great way to generate leads, gain new followers, and grow your business. In this post, I’ll review and compare the best apps that you can use to manage your contests and tell you…

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Crank Out Short Videos And Get Them On Social Media Fast — Here’s The Process

A while back, my partner and I launched a new YouTube channel called Trading Card Zen.  All for a bit of fun because we both love trading cards. We split the tasks out. Nicola would handle the editing of full length videos and I’d handle the editing of short videos. Things escalated rather quickly and…

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The Social Media Rule Of Thirds: How To Balance Promotion, Engagement, And Value

Do you struggle with managing your social media content schedule? Are your social media channels nothing more than promotional engines for your products and blog posts? A lot of businesses make the mistake of only using social media for promotional purposes. But consumers don’t want to follow brands, and they certainly don’t like the state…

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Why Consistency Beats Virality In Building A Loyal Social Media Following

Do you get discouraged by your follower and engagement counts on social media even though you’re posting consistently and working hard to achieve success? Many influencers plan and create content with the intent to go viral, but there’s actually a lot of value in creating good content on a regular basis. In this post, we…

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How To Increase Engagement On Facebook (Beginner’s Guide)

Do you struggle to increase Facebook engagement no matter how active you are on the platform? You might discredit it given that younger generations have moved onto newer platforms, but Facebook is still the most widely used social media platform on the web with a user base of over 3 billion monthly active users, according…

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Search, Social, Strategy: The Comprehensive Guide To Driving Long-Term Blog Traffic

Want to learn how to drive more blog traffic? I’ve got you covered. The blogging game has changed. AI disruption, SEO volatility, and shifting algorithms have made it harder than ever to get eyes on your content.  But there’s good news: It’s still possible with the right strategy. In this guide, I’ll walk you through…

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How To Use Interactive Social Media Posts To Grow Your Audience

Are you looking for ways to boost engagement on your posts and attract new followers? Every social media strategy you implement is a chance to expand your audience and capture more of your target market as leads. In this post, we share ideas for interactive social media posts that will help you grow your audience….

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How Social Media Platforms Are Evolving Into Search Engines (And How To Adapt)

Have you ever abandoned Google when searching for a topic and searched for it on a social media platform instead? You’re not alone if you do. As it turns out, a lot of consumers now turn to social media to find information. In this post, you will learn why social media platforms are turning into…

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The Case For Going Deep Instead Of Wide With Your Social Media Strategy

Have you been publishing content to a variety of different social media platforms for a while now but barely feel like you’re making an impact on any of them? It’s a decent strategy to use, uploading the same content to multiple platforms and repurposing content on other platforms. However, you run the risk of creating…

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How To Land Brand Deals With A Small Social Media Following

Are you worried you won’t be able to land brand deals as a small influencer? Fortunately, influencers of all sizes are able to get sponsored by brands in a variety of different ways, including exclusive affiliate commissions and pre-negotiated CPMs. In this post, you’ll find tips on how to land your first brand deal even…

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How To Increase Engagement On Instagram (18+ Proven Tips)

Have you been posting on Instagram for a while now but still aren’t sure how to increase your engagement on the platform? Increasing Instagram engagement is difficult, especially when the Instagram algorithm is so hard to master and the app itself does not allow users to see content from people they follow easily. In this…

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290 Successful Online Course Ideas (Profitable + Unique Niches)

Looking for online course ideas? You’re in the right place. If you want to build a profitable online course business, the secret to success is choosing the right niche.  You need to create courses that are in demand and focus on topics that real people are searching for. That’s why in this data-driven post, I’ll…

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The 80/20 Rule For Winning On Social Media: Focus Your Efforts Where They Matter

The 80/20 Rule For Winning On Social Media: Focus Your Efforts Where They Matter Do you ever wish you could do more with less with your social media marketing strategy? Social media marketing is one of the most challenging forms of marketing available to us. In this post, you will learn how just 20% of…