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What I Look for When I Audit a Website (and Why I’m Doing Them for Charity)

If you've ever wondered whether your website is actually doing its job, you're definitely not alone. Most of the business owners I speak to built their website (or had someone build it for them) a while ago, and haven't really looked at it properly since. Which is...
How to Avoid Burnout When You’re Running Marketing and Everything Else

How to Avoid Burnout When You’re Running Marketing and Everything Else

Let’s get real for a minute… Burnout doesn’t start with a breakdown.It starts with ignoring small warning signs. For me, it was:• Working through lunch• Not switching off notifications• Trying to be “always productive”• Guilt when I took a break I chalked it up to...
ChatGPT isn’t the strategy. This is.

ChatGPT isn’t the strategy. This is.

Tools are having a moment. ChatGPT in particular has become the go-to answer for content struggles. Need captions? Ask ChatGPT. Need ideas? Ask ChatGPT. Need hooks? Ask ChatGPT. Used properly, it can be helpful.Used without direction, it often creates more noise. The...
Busy content vs effective content

Busy content vs effective content

A lot of small businesses are creating content all the time. They are posting regularly.They are trying different formats.They are staying visible. And yet, enquiries still feel inconsistent. That is usually the difference between busy content and effective content....

How to Educate Your Clients (Without Sounding Like a Teacher)

How to Educate Your Clients (Without Sounding Like a Teacher)

I used to over-explain everything. Like… EVERYTHING. I’d send long voice notes, detailed emails, screenshots with arrows pointing at things. Helpful? Yes. Overwhelming? Also yes. What I learned is this:People don’t need all the information.They need...

9 Tools Every Small Business Should Use for Better Marketing Workflows

9 Tools Every Small Business Should Use for Better Marketing Workflows

You don’t need fancy tech.Just smart systems. 1. Canva For:• Graphics• Carousels• Branding Easy. Fast. Professional. 2. Meta Business Suite Schedule:• Instagram• Facebook Free and reliable. 3. Google Drive Store:• Content ideas• Brand assets• Client docs Everything in...

The 3 post types every service business should be using

The 3 post types every service business should be using

One of the biggest reasons content feels hard is because business owners think they need to constantly come up with new ideas. New angles.New formats.New inspiration every week. In reality, most service businesses only need a small number of post types to work well on...

How to Use Analytics to Improve Your Content Next Month

How to Use Analytics to Improve Your Content Next Month

Data doesn’t lie. Here’s how to read it properly: Step 1: Identify your top posts Look at:• Saves• Shares• Profile visits• Website clicks Likes are secondary. Step 2: Spot patterns Ask:• Was it educational?• Was it personal?• Was it a reel? Find what connects. Step 3:...

A No-Nonsense Guide to Scheduling Content Without Losing Authenticity

A No-Nonsense Guide to Scheduling Content Without Losing Authenticity

Scheduling doesn’t mean robotic. Here’s how to keep it human: Step 1: Write like you talk Avoid:• Corporate language• Buzzwords• Over-polishing If you wouldn’t say it out loud, don’t write it. Step 2: Leave room for real-time content Schedule your core posts, but:•...

Thank you to the clients who don’t pay me

Thank you to the clients who don’t pay me

I actually think clients who stop paying you are doing you a favour... Hear me out here, If a client isn't going to pay you on time, or has made the conscious decision to stop paying you at all, then obviously they're someone that you need to let go. But if you're...

How to Create a Monthly Content Plan That Reduces Stress

How to Create a Monthly Content Plan That Reduces Stress

Winging it daily = burnout. Here’s a calm, realistic system: Step 1: Review last month Look at:• Top performing posts• What flopped• What got enquiries Double down on what worked. Step 2: Choose your themes Pick 3–4 content pillars: For example:• Education• Personal...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Social Captions That Convert

A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Social Captions That Convert

Good captions don’t happen by accident.They follow a structure. Here’s the framework I use: Step 1: Start with a strong hook This stops the scroll. Examples:• “No one tells you this about social media…”• “If you’re posting and hearing crickets, read this.”• “This one...