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Affiliate Links On Social Media: The Do’s And Don’ts For Earning Ethically

Do you promote affiliate links on social media but aren’t sure if you’re doing it right? Affiliate marketing has become a lucrative way for businesses, influencers and creators alike to generate an income from their content. In this post, we discuss what to do and not do when promoting affiliate links on social media. How…

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The Art Of The Caption: How To Write Social Media Copy That Converts

Do you struggle to write meaningful captions every time you publish a post to social media? A lot of marketers spend too little time coming up with captions for their posts. Their captions are always plain and descriptive or filled with generic marketing copy. In this post, we share tips on how to write better…

Social Media Contest Tools

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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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 To Deal With Trolls And Negative Comments: A Social Media Survival Guide

Need help dealing with negative comments and trolls on social media? Some negative comments are actually useful. They contain genuine feedback that’ll actually help you improve your content. Others are downright mean and only meant to hurt you. In this post, we discuss how to deal with internet trolls and keyboard warriors along with the…

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Why Every Creator Needs A Social Media Fail-Safe Plan (And How To Create One)

Are you worried about all of the attempts to hack your social media accounts? A single hack can wreak havoc on your business if you don’t have the right systems in place. In this post, we share tips on how to prevent hacks as well as how to minimize their effect. Why influencers need a…

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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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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…

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How Often To Post On Social Media (According To Data From Multiple Studies)

You know that the more you post on social media, the higher your engagements will be, but do you know just how often to post on different social media platforms? Social media is the most competitive medium in digital marketing. Thousands of brands and influencers publish content in hopes of winning over the algorithm and…

Social Media Automation Tools

15 Best Social Media Automation Tools For 2025 (Comparison)

Looking for the best social media automation tools? We’ve got you covered. Social media can be hard work—particularly if you manage lots of different accounts across multiple social media platforms. Fortunately, social media automation tools are there to help lighten the load. You can use them to streamline your workflow by automating repetitive, time-consuming tasks….

What Is A Social Media Detox A Guide For Bloggers & Content Creators

What Is A Social Media Detox? A Guide For Bloggers & Content Creators

Have you ever thought about quitting social media cold turkey? It may not be enough to block social media apps on your phone. You may need a complete detox from social networking sites and the online world in general in order to improve your focus and life satisfaction and regain your mental energy. In this…

Bluesky Social Statistics

23 Top Bluesky Social Statistics For 2025 (Users, Market Share, And More)

Are you interested in learning more about the Bluesky social media app? Bluesky is a Twitter (now called X) rival that looks like a Twitter clone and is designed to be an open-source microblogging platform. It was created and spearheaded by Jack Dorsey, who created and was the longtime CEO of the Twitter social network….

The Best Time To Post On Social Media

The Best Time To Post On Social Media (2025 Guide To Popular Networks)

What is the best time to post on social media? Influencers and content creators may be able to post whatever they want whenever they want, but brands cannot rely on that technique for their own social media success. A smart brand will choose their posting time for all social media networks carefully to maximize their…

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41 Key Social Media Statistics (2025 Data & Trends)

Need the latest social media statistics to help you develop a better marketing strategy? Maybe you’re just curious about how the general internet user uses social media. In this post, we cover top social media statistics from reports around the web. We’ve organized them into a few different categories, including general stats, usage stats, stats…

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14 Best Social Media Calendar Tools (2025 Pros & Cons)

Looking for the best social media calendar tools? You’re in the right place. Social media calendars help you manage your social media campaigns by providing an overview of all your upcoming posts on each platform, organized by date and time. What’s more, you can connect them to your socials to publish posts directly to all…