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You don’t need more content, you need clearer content

You don’t need more content, you need clearer content

If social media feels like a constant effort with very little return, the instinct is usually to post more. More Reels.More carousels.More consistency. But in most cases, the problem is not volume. It is clarity. I see this constantly with small business owners who...
Marketing Metrics You Should Be Tracking Every Month

Marketing Metrics You Should Be Tracking Every Month

If you’re not tracking your numbers, you’re guessing. And guessing isn’t a strategy. Here are the metrics that actually matter: Social media • Reach• Saves• Profile visits• Website clicks Forget vanity likes. Focus on actions. Website • Page views• Time on...
Does your website make this one mistake?

Is your website making this huge mistake?

We often think that simple is better when it comes to websites, give our customers a concise and easy to navigate site without too many options to overwhelm them. However when it comes to organising your services, one of the worst things you can do is put everything...
Getting a job was the best thing that ever happened to my business…

Getting a job was the best thing that ever happened to my business…

It may seem a bit backwards, and when I first started Trax Media I had a job and was working tirelessly to build my business up enough for me to quit. But 7 years on, here I was starting my first day at ‘work’. Now, in the interest of full transparency, it’s not an...

How Often is Too Often to Rebrand Your Business?

How Often is Too Often to Rebrand Your Business?

Rebranding can be an exciting opportunity for a fresh start, allowing businesses to refine their image, connect with new audiences, or better align their goals with their brand story. However, rebranding isn’t a decision to take lightly. Done too often, it can confuse...

Set Boundaries for your business

Set Boundaries for your business

I don’t often do content for my fellow Social Media Managers, not because I don’t love you - but mainly because I tried the whole ‘coaching other SMMs’ thing in 2021 and it just didn’t sit well with me. However after 7+ years as a business owner and over 13 years...

How To Train Your Client

How To Train Your Client

I was talking with my good friend Hollie the other week, who also owns a business (side note: get yourself friends who own businesses, they just get it on a whole other level) and we joked about having a train our clients when it got me thinking... that's not actually...

Are You Overcomplicating All of Your Ideas?

Are You Overcomplicating All of Your Ideas?

When you’re bursting with creativity and enthusiasm, it’s easy to get swept up in complex ideas. However, without realising it, you might be making things more complicated than they need to be. Overcomplicating ideas can slow you down, increase costs, and even prevent...

The Best Way to Manage Multiple Outsourcers in Your Business

The Best Way to Manage Multiple Outsourcers in Your Business

Outsourcing can be a game-changer for businesses of all sizes. By delegating tasks to skilled professionals, you free up time, reduce costs, and unlock the potential to grow your business faster. However, managing multiple outsourcers can be challenging without the...

3 Ways to Strike the Right Balance with Using AI in Your Marketing

3 Ways to Strike the Right Balance with Using AI in Your Marketing

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses approach marketing, providing powerful tools to enhance personalisation, analyse data, and improve customer engagement. However, while the possibilities of AI in marketing are exciting, it’s essential to...