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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:•...
Busy content feels productive. Effective content converts

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...
Is your website making this huge 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...

The Simple Framework to Plan Your Social Media Content for a Quarter

The Simple Framework to Plan Your Social Media Content for a Quarter

Content planning doesn’t need to be complicated. Here’s the exact framework I use with clients: Step 1: Choose your 3 content pillars These are your main topics. For example:• Education• Behind the scenes• Offers and services Everything you post fits into one of...

How to Prioritise Your Marketing Channels for Maximum Impact

How to Prioritise Your Marketing Channels for Maximum Impact

If you’re trying to be everywhere at once, let me save you some stress: you don’t need to be. One of the biggest mistakes I see business owners make is spreading themselves too thin. Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, email marketing, blogs, TikTok… it’s exhausting just...

What Makes the Cut? The Art of Not Executing Every Idea

What Makes the Cut? The Art of Not Executing Every Idea

Running a business often means generating countless great ideas, whether it’s a new digital marketing campaign, an innovative product, or a clever way to reach your audience. But here’s the catch—not every idea is worth executing. When you try to pursue every concept...

6 Steps to Build a Bulletproof Marketing Strategy

6 Steps to Build a Bulletproof Marketing Strategy

A strong marketing strategy is the backbone of any successful business. It provides focus, consistency, and direction as you work towards your goals, ensuring every effort contributes to your overall success. Whether you’re a growing business in Lincolnshire,...

How to Juggle All of the Marketing Tasks on Your To-Do List

How to Juggle All of the Marketing Tasks on Your To-Do List

Managing a busy marketing to-do list can sometimes feel like spinning plates—just as you focus on one task, another demands your attention. From planning social media campaigns to analysing data or creating content, marketing involves a wide range of responsibilities...

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...