Earlier this year, Sprout Social dropped their 2025 Content Benchmarks Report, which analyzed nearly 3 billion social posts from over 1 million public profiles. Their opening line was a bold statement in an industry that usually tells you to do more: “Dear social media teams, it’s time to start posting
When you’re a small business owner watching every dollar, paid ads can feel like throwing money into a black hole. One month, you’re getting leads; the next, crickets. Meanwhile, your organic blog post from six months ago is still bringing in traffic. So, should you focus on organic content? Or
Imagine you’ve just launched a new consulting firm that offers specialized services to growing businesses in your region. You’ve invested countless hours over the years developing your expertise. Successes with previous clients have enabled you to create powerful case studies. You’re confident that your knowledge and skills will impress prospects
“I haven’t got any leads or made any sales on social media.” “No one likes my posts.” “What’s the point?” Sound familiar? As a small business, you know you need to have a presence on social media. But, especially in professional services, it often seems pointless to show up every
A client recently sent us a Facebook post claiming that Meta admitted to shadow-banning posts with logos in images. We dug around and found no official confirmation. But it did get us thinking about the role of social media, organic social media in particular, and what businesses can (and can’t)
When people think about social media marketing, they often picture flashy ads or viral posts. But, as we’ve spoken about before, a post going viral isn’t always a good thing. The real value in social media marketing lies in building an engaged following over time—quality, not quantity. If you can
If you’ve ever asked a marketer, “Can you make my post go viral?” you’ve probably heard a long sigh. That’s because virality isn’t a strategy—it’s a fluke. Viral moments are like fireworks: bright, loud, and over in a flash. They’re exciting, but they leave you with a hot-smokin’ mess to
It’s easy to fall in love with numbers that make us look successful. Who wouldn’t want 10,000 followers or a video that racks up 100,000 views? But those social media vanity metrics don’t always tell the whole story. When a custom home builder client came to us for help with
Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X—no matter where you look, social media is everywhere. It might feel like a must-have in your digital marketing strategy, but there’s an old adage worth remembering: don’t build your house on rented land. Social platforms can help build your business, but they’re not the
I’m currently dealing with a tricky customer. She wants everything on her terms, and she wants it all NOW! Except when she doesn’t, in which case she’ll let you know too. She may only be four months old, but this little one has no qualms about airing her grievances with
Who doesn’t love a good brand transformation? Perusing before and after images of a rebrand rarely reveals how much thought and work went into the change. If you’re considering rebranding your business, check out these lessons we’ve learned from helping our clients through the process. Why should you rebrand your
Let’s get one thing straight: these days, your online presence isn’t only about having a fancy website or a few spray-and-pray social media profiles. It’s about making sure your business stands out from its competitors, reaches the right people in the right place at the right time, and delivers real
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