Social Media Decoded

Friends let me first say that you don’t have to try everything under the sun, all at once. Don't stress yourself out. The purpose of my podcast is to make it easier for you so take this advice. As we know social media, especially Instagram is a completely different platform than it was years ago. It will take some elbow grease.Today, I am going to share a few ways you can tweak your strategy on social media to grow in 2022! Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The market is saturated — as business owners and influencers, it isn't anything new. So the million-dollar question is, HOW TO STAND OUT! I share some of the tips and secrets that I use when working with brands and the messaging that I use to help propel my business. HINT: it isn't always about being the one who posts the most or who has more followers!Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!Follow me on InstagramCheck out my YouTube ChannelDownload the 5 things you should do with every Instagram PostWork with meMore about Thames Media SolutionsSupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The number of times I have heard people say that Facebook is dead for business...well let's just say I would have a REAL nice car.The issue when it comes to Facebook is the fact that EVERYONE is trying to do the same things. The same marketing strategy has all of us scrambling to be seen in the crowd BUT there is still a way!! I share some secrets on how I used my personal Facebook profile to gain new clients and why you should be using it as your "business" page! This isn't an episode that you're going to want to miss out on.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We all know that setting goals can be a bit of a trigger for some people. "If you're not setting goals then what are you doing" was a VIBE back in 2017 - 2020 BUT the biggest thing that we all need to remember with 2021 coming to an end is; The goals have to be realistic! Today I chat about setting REACHABLE goals for your business so you can feel confident, set up for success and read to hit the ground running in 2022! Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you ready to go viral? Can your business sustain itself if you go viral on social media? In this episode, I chat about the misconceptions of your business going "viral" on social media and what you need to know about viral content — trust me... there are a few that maybe you didn't even think of! Going viral is awesome, but it’s also extremely difficult to do (most videos just get lucky) you may not like the attention a viral video brings. Oftentimes a viral video is inappropriate or shocking, which may not fall in line with your brand and can even harm your reputation. Plus, a viral video may land in the hands of the wrong people who have no intention of purchasing your products.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When building a brand on social media, building a community is essential for growth. Your following is more than just a number. Each follower is a small part of the community your brand is creating. Rather than focusing on the number of followers, focus on building relationships with existing followers to grow organically.In other words, build a community and the followers will come. In today's episode, we chat all about it! Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the holidays right around the corner, I want to share some survival tips to surviving Black Friday on Social Media! 5 tips to survive Black Friday on social mediaprep your social pagesthink about your offersbrainstorm how you will achieve your goalsplan EARLYThink about what your ideal customer wants———————————Black Friday Masterclass Replay https://thamesmediasolutions.teachable.com/p/how-to-prep-your-social-media-to-profit-this-holiday-seasonSupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I've been an influencer for going on 12 years and I also had the opportunity to work for a beauty brand managing and recruiting influencers for programs so I have seen my fair share of mistakes.Mistakes influencers make when pitching brandsNot mentioning how they can help the brand. Only focusing on themNot being confident in emailsThe initial pitch is too longNot following upJoin my Free Facebook group for influencers, creatives, and small biz owners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/expandyourinfluencegroupSupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Types of Instagram Live Videos It’s important to get creative with your live videos take time to brainstorm ideas. What about your business gets followers excited? What questions or concerns might they have that you could assist with? What would make them laugh? These are important questions to think about when crafting your Instagram Live videos.Here are the top types of Instagram Live videos.Q&AsDemonstrationsTutorialsBehind the ScenesPerformances and EventsSupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What did we learn from the Instagram shutdown of 2021? Do you remember where you were lol? No, really it was a crazy day and lots to discuss when it comes to social media and business. Tap in to hear my thoughts on the shutdown.Follow me on InstagramSupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey Friends!Instagram made some announcements with hashtags. Listen to the episode to hear all about the changes!! Will you approach hashtags differently? Join my FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/expandyourinfluencegroupSupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you still on Clubhouse? Have you seen growth from Clubhouse? Do you think it may be an app that will fall off? It doesn't seem like there are as many users as it was when it first came out. Check out the episode if you want to learn some tips to help you build your Clubhouse following.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want loyal followers? It’s time to build up some trust. Social media is not your typical old-school way of advertising, it’s a lot more personal. Successful brands on social media are able to establish a friendship type feel with their followers who trust them because they are authentic. Followers connect better with brands that embrace that type of realness and relatability you can’t get from a typical TV or billboard ad.Create Relatable Contentcomments) from your followers because they can truly connect to it.Respond to Negative and Positive FeedbackRepost Your Follower’s ContentBONUS: Stay ConsistentConsistency is always key when it comes to building trust with your followers. Once again, think of thisFollow me on InstagramSupport the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Instagram is a visually-focused app that lets brands and companies connect with potential customers on a personal level. If you are looking to grow your following, try including the following tips in your social media plan. Consistency + SchedulingInstagram StoriesInstagram ReelsGeotagging + HashtagsGrowth on Instagram takes time and consistency. Follow these tips in this episode and make sure to engage with your followers and other pages in similar spaces to increase your growth. Contact Thames Media Solutions today to get started on your Instagram growth journey.Follow Michelle on Instagram.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

So, you’ve created an Instagram page and filled it with amazing posts, but how can your followers connect with you off of Instagram? The term “link in bio” might ring a bell. Many of the top influencers and businesses include this phrase in their Instagram photo and video captions to lead their followers off of the Instagram page and to a website where they can learn more about that post. If you don’t have a link in your Instagram bio, you are missing a huge opportunity. Here’s why it’s time to change it up. Drive IG Followers Back to Your WebsiteCross-Promote Other Social Media PlatformsShow off Your Latest Work Pro tip: Head over to Linktree, a free tool that allows you to link multiple sites in your bio. With one click your followers are able to see a list of your latest links and can explore. Need help with your Instagram journey? Thames Media Solutions has you covered. Contact us today to get started.Follow Michelle on Instagram Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you tried the follow unfollow method? In this episode, I am sharing the tea on why you should avoid the follow/unfollow method at all costs!Follow me on Instagram.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you stress over the numbers? Do you look at your content and wish you had more likes and reviews? Do you delete your content if it doesn't perform well?Don't delete your content friend! Let your content live.Listen to this episode to learn some reasons why you should stop deleting your posts.Follow me on Instagram.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.