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Marketing tips, how-tos and the odd peek behind the scenes.
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Engagement Rate
Should You Buy Followers? (The Honest Truth)
Buying followers is tempting when you’re starting out. Here’s the honest truth about why it backfires. 📱
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Audience Research
How to Use Polls and Questions to Boost Engagement
Polls and questions are the easiest way to boost engagement and learn about your audience. Here’s how. 📱
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Community Management
How to Respond to Comments and DMs (& Why It Matters)
Replying to comments and DMs builds relationships and reach. Here’s how to do it well (and why it...
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Community Building
How to Get More Comments on Your Posts
Comments boost your reach and build community. Here’s how to get more of them on your posts. 📱
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Client Communication
How to Write a Follow-Up Message That Gets a Reply
The fortune is in the follow-up — but most people give up too soon. Here’s how to follow...
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Client Retention
How to Upsell and Cross-Sell (Without Being Pushy)
Upselling and cross-selling can boost revenue from customers you already have — without the ick. Here’s how. 📈
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Client Reviews
How to Get Testimonials From Happy Customers
Testimonials are some of your most persuasive marketing. Here’s how to get great ones from happy customers. 💖
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Client Retention
How to Ask for Referrals (Without Being Awkward)
Referrals are the warmest leads there are — but you have to ask. Here’s how to ask without...
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Client Retention
How to Handle Customer Complaints (& Keep the Customer)
A complaint handled well can create a loyal customer. Here’s how to handle complaints and keep people on...
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Business Growth
How to Do a Marketing Audit of Your Own Business
A quick marketing audit shows you what’s working, what’s not, and where to focus. Here’s how to do...
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Analytics
What Is Google Analytics (& Do You Need It)?
Google Analytics is free and powerful — but do you actually need it? Here’s what it is and...
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Analytics
How to Track Where Your Customers Come From
If you don’t know where customers find you, you’re marketing blind. Here’s how to track where they come...
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