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The Biggest Social Media Trends Small Businesses Should Watch in 2026

The Biggest Social Media Trends Small Businesses Should Watch in 2026

Forget chasing every trend.Focus on what actually drives growth. 1. Short-form video (still king) Reels aren’t going anywhere. But:• Raw beats polished• Talking to camera performs• Education wins You don’t need fancy edits.Your phone is enough. 2. Personal brands >...
How to Turn Social Media Engagement Into Real Business Results

How to Turn Social Media Engagement Into Real Business Results

Engagement is great, but if it’s not leading to enquiries, something’s missing. Here’s how to bridge that gap: 1. Make your offer crystal clear People can’t buy what they don’t understand. Ask yourself:• Do I clearly say what I do?• Who it’s for?• What problem I...
The 6-step content plan for busy business owners

The 6-step content plan for busy business owners

If you are running a business, social media often ends up being the thing you squeeze in around everything else. You post when you remember.You post when you feel guilty.You post when enquiries slow down. That is not a content plan. It is a stress response. The goal...
30 Under 30!

30 Under 30!

Firstly, I am NOT 30! The Lincolnite did me a dirty there, and I’m actually only 29.Now that we’ve got that out of the way, can I just take a moment to share how proud I am of myself? If you’d have told me 5 years ago that I’d be named one of Lincolnshire’s 30 under...

Stop making time for joy…

Stop making time for joy…

I’m not sure if it’s a trend at the moment or I just happen to see the same posts on repeat… but recently my feed has been full of reels quoting ‘make time for joy’.And I’ve got a problem with that!Why are we scheduling time to be happy?Why are we not finding joy in...

How to Choose the Right Website Design and Build Service

How to Choose the Right Website Design and Build Service

Are you a small business owner looking to improve your online presence and attract more customers? One crucial factor that can make or break your online success is your website design. Having a website that looks outdated, functions poorly, or doesn't accurately...

The Advantages of Outsourcing Your Blog Writing

If you're a small business owner, you're probably juggling multiple tasks and wearing multiple hats every day. It could be quite stressful to add another responsibility to your already-packed schedule. That's where outsourcing comes in handy! Outsourcing your blog...

The Power of Self-Care: How Social Media Affects Our Mental Health

The Power of Self-Care: How Social Media Affects Our Mental Health

In this day and age, it's nearly impossible to avoid social media. We're constantly bombarded with notifications and updates from our favorite apps. While social media has made communication and connection easier than ever, it's important to note that it's not all...

Where to build your Landing Page

Where to build your Landing Page

Why you should be building your landing page within your website builder…   …And not on a third party site!   Do you know how many business owners I onboard who have emails built here, then landing pages there, then their website is over here, and their CMS...

Let’s talk Landing Pages

Let’s talk Landing Pages

I've see a lot of talking about Landing Pages on Instagram lately, and as September is prime launch season, that's not surprising. But is it a landing page you need?   A landing page can be used for a number of reasons... The most common of which are; - Data...