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5 Ways a Solid Social Media Strategy can Improve your Business
Hi, if we haven't met yet, my name is Kim, and I'm a social media expert. I collect Facebook Pages and Instagram accounts like most women...

Kim Free
Sep 7, 20224 min read


Changes to Facebook Pages: the New Pages Experience
Yikes! Facebook is changing things again! This time they are upgrading the Facebook Business Pages fromt the "Classic Pages Experience"...

Kim Free
Aug 2, 20223 min read


How to Create an Excellent Social Media Post
Have you ever wondered the steps and time it takes to create a social media post that stops the scroll, engages the audience and leads...

Kim Free
Jul 27, 20225 min read


3 Proven Ways to Run your Small Business more Efficiently
Running a small business is not for the faint of heart! Between marketing, sales, strategic planning, filing taxes, managing employees,...

Phil Duncan
Jul 8, 20223 min read


30+ Types of Social Media Content Your Fans Will Love
YOU know you’re fun and engaging, but sometimes you worry that your potential clients don’t see it. You’re tired of posting the same old...

Kim Free
Mar 21, 20223 min read


Top 7 Caption Writing Tips for Social Media
Staring at a blank screen, you know you need to write a captivating caption - something that really connects with your audience on...

Kim Free
Mar 15, 20223 min read


5 Ways to Increase Organic Reach on Social Media
Reach is all about the number of unique users seeing your posts. Tracking this is important because it measures our ability to show...

Kim Free
Feb 7, 20224 min read


5 Reasons to Hire an Agency to Handle your Social Media
Let's face it, social media marketing is essential for businesses who want to grow. Positive interactions on social media can lead to...

Kim Free
Oct 18, 20213 min read


Top 5 Reasons Why your Small Business Needs to be Online in 2021
Does your business need to be online? 99% of the time, that answer is yes. But why is it so important? Online, consumers can...

Ashton Jordan
Oct 2, 20212 min read


What colours are best to use in your marketing?
This really depends on what you want to portray, who your audience is and what emotions you want to evoke. Colour serves many purposes in...

Ashton Jordan
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Paid Ads on Facebook: Top 5 Tips
If you hear the phrase “paid Facebook ads” and break out in hives, take a deep breath. You’re not alone, and we’ve got a few tips for...

Kim Free
Jul 11, 20212 min read


Do You Have a Social Media Marketing Plan?
Anyone can do this social media stuff. Don’t you just throw a few pictures up each week, and you’re set? Well, technically, yes, anyone...

Kim Free
Jun 11, 20213 min read


Share, Don’t Sell
Social media channels are a great place for brands to connect with potential clients, share content relating to their business, and...

Kim Free
May 13, 20212 min read


Social Media and Mental Health
As a business owner who wants to network and grow your business, you need to be active on social media. As someone who wants to stay in touch with friends and acquaintances, or stay caught up on local events, you may find social media very engaging and effective. However, studies show there can be negative effects from using social media if we’re not intentional about our usage. The dopamine hit we get from likes and comments can also have the reverse effect – anxiety, loneli

Kim Free
Apr 9, 20212 min read


7 Things Graphic Designers Want You to Know
A good graphic designer does more than just create visual art; they help you – their client – tell a story. Who are you and what do you...

Kim Free
Mar 11, 20212 min read


Top 10 Mistakes Made in Social Media Marketing
When you’re spending a lot of time trying to get the word out there about your business, you want to be sure you’re doing it right....

Kim Free
Feb 19, 20213 min read


The Importance of Images in Digital Marketing
Your posts are thoroughly researched and well-written, so why do you need to add images? If you use your blog or social platform for...

Kim Free
Jan 18, 20212 min read


Increasing Organic Reach on Facebook
According to Digital Marketing Community, the all-industry average engagement rate for 2020 was only 0.09%, meaning much less than 1...

Kim Free
Jan 5, 20214 min read


Defining your Brand Voice
One of the most intimidating parts of getting a new business going is figuring out your brand voice in the crowded party that is the...

Kim Free
Dec 21, 20202 min read


Google, Google, Google
You put in all the work to create your business, you have a beautiful website that you’re particularly proud of, and you can’t wait until...

Kim Free
Nov 26, 20203 min read
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