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Adapting Social Media Strategies for Seasonal Trends

As a small business owner, developing a social media strategy may appear overwhelming initially, and much more intimidating when seasonal trends are added into the mix. However, seasonal trends in the UK can offer a valuable marketing opportunity to improve your...

Why Choosing a Professional Website Designer is Crucial for Your Small Business

When it comes to building a website for your small business, there are several options available. You can choose to use a self-build site, such as Wix or Squarespace, or you can hire a professional website designer. While self-build sites may be tempting, there are...

Content Ideas for Successful Newsletters: What Works Best

As a small business owner, you know that keeping in touch with your customers is critical to your success. Newsletters are an excellent way to do this. However, creating a successful newsletter that resonates with your UK audience can be challenging. You want to...

Drumroll Please…

Sometimes, letting go is the biggest breath of fresh air you need. So much has changed over the last 6 months, and I feel like my identity is entirely different now. So Clear Round Media has had it's own refresh…Any parent will agree, you can never show favouritism...

Charlie and the Mindset Factory

Charlie and the Mindset Factory

I want to tell you a bit of a story here, if you’re like me then having mindset work explained to you is all well and good - but for it to really sink in then you need a practical example. Our dog, Charlie, gives me the perfect, real world, example of every mindset...

Is it time to freshen up?

Is it time to freshen up?

Something I get asked often is this; “how often should I be updating my website/Instagram bio/profile photo?”Honestly, there’s no set rule, but there are a few clues that it’s time for a change…You’ve changed!If you’ve drastically changed your look, or just naturally...

Things to Consider with your Website

Things to Consider with your Website

Starting a website build can be incredibly exciting, there are so many possibilities and this is something that will represent your company for potentially years to come. But before you go full steam ahead with every possible effect, overlay, design and plug-in...

Boundaries beyond Business

Boundaries beyond Business

It’s 2023 and I think that we can all agree, we now know and appreciate how important boundaries are to creating a happy and harmonious life. What one person enjoys or even tolerates does not dictate what we ourselves have to put up with, and hopefully we’re all...

The honest truth about being a Social Media Manager

The honest truth about being a Social Media Manager

If you’ve been considering a career as a Social Media Manager, then keep reading to see if you feel the same way at the end…“You just write a few captions, select an image and post it, don’t you?”Well yeah, basically. But I do it in a way that makes clients want to...

Why you should (or shouldn’t) consider a career as a freelancer

Why you should (or shouldn’t) consider a career as a freelancer

I feel as though the words “I want to become a Freelancer" fills any parent’s heart with dread. It brings up feelings of insecurity, inconsistency and for some, laziness. Probably similarly to saying you want to be a Hollywood Actor or win ‘The Voice’ - it’s not...

Why I don’t want you to schedule your social media

Why I don’t want you to schedule your social media

Honestly, I’m not even going to admit how far in advance I’ve written this blog post because it would entirely undermine everything I’m about to say, but bear with me okay? Scheduling is without a doubt the easiest way to achieve consistency. You can be sat with 100...

Your 3 Marketing Choices

Your 3 Marketing Choices

Okay a bit of philosophy from me today, I can be quite wise when I want to be so buckle up and let's discuss your 3 marketing choices. I believe that you have three choices when it comes to how you handle your marketing, and whether you like it or not - you’re always...