In 2024, social media marketing focuses on authenticity, high-quality personalized content, and precise language for social media SEO. Offline collaborations enhance brand exposure, while AI tools improve engagement. Balancing automation with human interaction is essential. Adapting to these trends helps brands build a compelling online presence and succeed in a dynamic market.

Small business owners must decide between organic and paid marketing. Organic marketing, involving SEO, blogging, and networking, builds long-term trust and loyalty but requires time and effort. Paid marketing, including social media and search engine ads, offers quick exposure but can be costly and has challenges. A balanced approach may be ideal.

Today’s discussion emphasizes the importance of identifying your Unique Selling Point (USP) to differentiate your business. Unlike a niche, which defines your market, the USP adds a special element that enchants clients, providing services like VIP treatments and personalized experiences. Successfully crafting a USP involves understanding customer feedback, drawing inspiration from favorite brands, and deeply knowing your audience to create a tailored experience that attracts and retains clients, propelling your business to new heights.

Small business owners often struggle with managing various tasks, particularly in content creation and design. The recent “Girl Means Business” podcast episode discusses how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can alleviate these challenges. AI tools can generate engaging content, streamline designs, automate customer service, and provide valuable business insights. This episode encourages entrepreneurs to integrate AI into their business strategies, promising significant operational improvements and opportunities for growth.

I often talk to photographers in Facebook groups, at speaking events and inside my Focused Photographer Lab coaching membership, about social media…and I hear the same sentiments over and over again “Social media doesn’t work for me” “I get so burned out by social media” “I’m tired of spending so much time creating content that […]

Take a moment and think back to the last amazing experience you had with a brand or business. Maybe it was a boutique you shopped at, a memorable dining experience or a stand-out interaction with a service provider. What was it that made that experience stand out? Did it make you want to tell other […]

It never fails – as soon as the “slow seasons” in photography hit I see post after post on social media where photographers are thinking about doing a Giveaway as a way to boost engagement and bookings. While Giveaways can be a great way to grow your following and reach a wider audience, there are […]

When you think about the brands that are super successful, and that a lot of people look up to, oftentimes it can seem as if they have a “cult-like” following. And as someone who has recently gotten very invested in docuseries shows about cults, it got me thinking… Why is it that people buy into […]

I know we’ve all been guilty of thinking marketing has to be this mega-expensive endeavor, right? Like, we picture those big companies with budgets for epic ads on TV, billboards, you name it. But guess what? The marketing game has evolved, my friends! In this article, I am sharing 15 FREE or dirt-cheap marketing strategies […]

I know that navigating the digital content world can sometimes feel like a wild rollercoaster. But fear not, because inspiration is always just around the corner! Let’s look at some simple ways you can turn everyday moments into eye-catching content: Remember, friend, inspiration is everywhere – it just requires a curious heart and an open […]