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Using Social Media To Reconnect With Your Existing Network

When you think about social media, you probably think about either catching up with your friends or marketing.

Social Media for small businesses is all about promoting products, advertising services or trying to attract new customers. And while it absolutely can do all that, I think one of the biggest benefits is the connection you can build with others.

It can connect you with new customers, yes, but it can also help reconnect you with old friends and new opportunities.

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Why Your Business Needs Both Planned & In-the-Moment Content

If you have ever wondered whether you should be planning your social media content in advance or just posting when the moment strikes, the answer is that you should be doing both. In this post, I break down the difference between planned content and in-the-moment content, explain what each one does for your business, and show you why using them together is what makes social media feel consistent without feeling robotic.

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Stop Scrolling for Inspiration and Start Planning With Themes

Themes, also referred to as Content Pillars, are the main topics your business talks about online. Think of them as the categories you rotate through when you're planning your content. Here is how you can use them for your business.

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Your Phone Is Your Best Marketing Tool

I was at the Jeux de l’Acadie Regionaux in Sydney this past weekend, covering the whole event for social media, and my entire setup was my iPhone, a little tripod, a clip-on mic, and CapCut for editing. This post is all about why you don’t need to wait to get started, because everything you need is already in your pocket!

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The Audience You Already Have (And Might Be Ignoring)

Let's talk about your audience for a second, because I think a lot of local businesses are accidentally leaving their very best customers out of their content.

Tourists are wonderful. We love summer in Nova Scotia, and we want people to visit. But tourists are not the ones keeping your business open year-round.

Locals are! Here is how to make them feel included in your content.

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