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How to Keep Your Business Visible on Social Media This Summer
Summer is busy, especially for business owners who have kids home for the summer. This post walks through how to prep your content NOW, before the rush starts. That way your business stays visible all summer long without you having to be on your phone all day when you’re supposed to be on vacation.
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.
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!
You Don't Have to Post Every Day (And Honestly, Please Don't)
Wondering how often you should actually be posting on social media? A three-day-a-week schedule, staggered across Facebook and Instagram, is enough to stay consistent, stay visible, and stop burning yourself out trying to do it all every day.
How to Work With KA Social Media in 2026
After over 10 years in business as a Social Media Consultant, one thing’s for sure, I love helping business owners take the stress out of showing up online. Here’s how you can work with me in 2026!
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.
In 2026, You Don't Need to Be on Every Platform
There is no shortage of people online telling you that you need to be everywhere at once. That advice is burning people out, and it is not helping anyone grow their business.
The good news is that you have never needed to be on every platform, even if it has always felt that way.
Spring Cleaning Your Social Media Accounts
Cleaning up your socials is a lot like cleaning up for spring. You start with one space at a time and work your way through everything from there.
So before the busy season kicks in, let's do a proper clear-out. Save this post, because there's a lot here and you'll want to come back to it.
Why Your Own Photos Beat Stock Images on Social Media
Your photos are one of the most personal things you can share about your business, they build trust, tell your story, and help people connect with the real you. Whether you’re taking them on your phone or working with a professional, showing up authentically in your imagery is one of the biggest assets your brand can have.
Want to Get Booked as a Speaker? Social Media is the Audition Stage
When it comes to booking events, the organizers are not just looking at your proposal, your resume and your bio.
If you want to get booked, your content needs to do some of the selling for you. Here's what event organizers are looking for, and how to make sure your social media shows them exactly what they need to see.