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Why Most Businesses Don’t Get Results from Social Media (And How to Fix It)

Why Most Businesses Don’t Get Results from Social Media (And How to Fix It)

I see this all the time. “Social media just doesn’t work for my business.” But when we dig deeper, it’s usually one of these: • They post randomly• They never talk about their services• They disappear for weeks• They copy what everyone else is doing And...
Busy content feels productive. Effective content converts

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...
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...

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...