Tag: marketing strategy
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From Posts to Professionalism: How Small Business Owners Can Navigate Employee Social Media
I recently had the chance to guest blog for The HR Pro (a client I love working with!) on a topic that’s becoming more and more relevant for small business owners: how to navigate employee social media in a way that protects your brand and empowers your team. Whether you’re a solopreneur or managing a…
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LinkedIn Ad Formats That HR Pros Shouldn’t Ignore
If you’re an HR professional looking to strengthen your presence on LinkedIn, it’s time to think beyond status updates and job listings. Whether you’re hiring, hosting events, or positioning yourself as a thought leader, LinkedIn has ad tools designed to boost visibility and drive results. Here are two formats you might be overlooking—and why they…
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How to Talk to AI (and Actually Get What You Want)
Prompt engineering might sound like technical jargon, but at its heart, it’s simply the art of asking AI the right kind of questions. I like to think of prompts as flushed-out summaries, basically a way to take what’s floating around in your head and shape it just enough for AI to understand and respond meaningfully.…
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LinkedIn for Social Media Managers, Small Biz Owners & Solopreneurs – Part 2 Grow your network, hire smart, and generate warm leads
LinkedIn isn’t just about being seen, it’s about being remembered. And in 2025, it remains one of the few digital spaces where small business owners, solopreneurs, and managers can build real relationships that drive actual business growth. In Part 1, we talked visibility and content. Now, let’s go deeper into using LinkedIn as a growth…
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Freelance vs. In-House: Choosing the Right Social Media & Content Marketing Strategy for Your Business
I am pretty confident that by now in the year 2025 on Beyoncé‘s Internet that you as a small business owner recognize the power of content marketing and social media in driving traffic and generating leads. So all that’s left to determine is whether you should hire freelance social media and content marketers or build…
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More Than Messaging: How to Stay Ahead in Strategic Communication Campaigns
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, successful communication isn’t about keeping up, it’s about staying ahead. Whether you’re managing your brand solo or with the help of a social media pro, understanding the why and how behind strategic communication campaigns can elevate your brand online. I recently completed the Strategic Communication Campaigns Specialization from the University…
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I Tested AI Avatars for Social Media Ads—So You Don’t Have To
Artificial intelligence is transforming marketing at lightning speed, and one of the latest trends is AI-generated avatars in advertisements. Intrigued, I decided to test AI Ads using the Captions app to see if they could be a game-changer for small business owners and solopreneurs. I created three ads for my business, and while the tech…
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Maximizing Testimonials and Reviews on Social Media: Best Practices for Different Industries
Your testimonials might be impressive, but if they’re not driving sales or getting shared, what’s the point? Let’s talk about what actually works. Social proof is a powerful tool in digital marketing, and testimonials and reviews play a crucial role in influencing potential customers. Over the years of crafting social media content for various clients,…
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Part Two: Actionable Steps for Small Business Owners to Drive Website Traffic Using Social Media
So, how can small business owners and social media marketers harness organic social media for website traffic? Here are practical steps to get started: Organic social media is a powerful driver of website traffic when used strategically. Implementing these strategies consistently can make a significant impact on your website traffic—but you don’t have to navigate…
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The Role of Organic Social Media in Driving Traffic to Your Website – Part One
This blog post is Part One of a two-part series exploring how organic social media can be a game-changer for driving traffic to your website. In this first installment, we’ll uncover why social media is a crucial tool for increasing visibility, engagement, and clicks to your site. Then, in Part Two, we’ll look at actionable…