Many TikTok videos include compelling voice overs, but they’re so natural you may not even give them a second thought. Voice overs are simple to record in TikTok, but it can be intimidating to try it out for the first time! That’s why today on the blog, I’m diving into exactly how you can record a great voice over on TikTok.
Read MoreThere’s no denying that Instagram has been through quite an evolution. All apps need to adapt to keep up with what consumers want, but as a social media professional, I fear that Instagram is losing sight of itself in its efforts to keep up with competitors. Today on the blog, I’m sharing reflections on the changes we’ve seen with Instagram so far and how I’m shifting my approach to the platform.
Read MoreThough TikTok has been rising in popularity for years, a stubborn misconception sticks around: it’s just a platform for teens to make dance videos. I’m here to tell you that’s 100% false. Dancing is a small sliver of the abundance of content available on this innovative app that’s changed the way we share online and has Meta quaking in their boots.
The average TikTok user spends 89 minutes per day on the app. If you want to be part of those 89 minutes, then you’d better get creating! Here are 7 types of videos to make on TikTok.
Read MoreTwitter continues to be a relevant platform for specific industries and audiences–especially if your brand doesn’t lend itself well to photos or vertical videos. While Twitter may seem simple on the surface–it’s just 280 word posts, how hard can it be?--there’s much more to it! After sharing 11 Things Not to Do on Instagram and 9 Things Not to Do on Facebook to a great response, I’m excited to give you 13 things not to do on Twitter.
Read MoreAs a social media professional, one of the most common questions I get is, “which social media platforms should I be on?” Social media is always changing–you’ve got to keep up with the old standbys of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, then there’s pressure to hop on new platforms, and there are options like LinkedIn and Pinterest to consider. How do you know where to focus your time and effort? Social media is a ton of work, so you want to make sure your time is well spent and that you’re not spreading yourself too thin. Today I’m sharing my best advice for where to invest your time and effort when it comes to social media marketing.
Read MoreAlthough TikTok is the hot new app right now, good old Facebook continues to serve as a reliable foundation for social media marketing. Despite what you might assume, Facebook is still widely used by over 2.9 billion people per month! Folks spend an average of 33 minutes per day on the platform, and the largest age group is 25-34 year olds. Surprised? There’s no need to discard Facebook just yet.
My blog post “11 Things Not to Do on Instagram” has been one of my most popular posts for a few years running, so I figured it was time to write a Facebook version! While it may seem like Facebook is easy and intuitive, there are several things you’ll want to avoid when managing a Facebook business page. Without further ado, here are 9 things not to do on Facebook.
Read MoreAs TikTok’s popularity continues to rise and Instagram keeps pushing Reels, it's becoming increasingly important for brands to be willing to show their face on camera in videos. Whether you’re a small business owner or a nonprofit marketing manager, showing up on camera can be a great way to connect with your audience.
But…it’s hard! It can be uncomfortable and awkward to film yourself and put it on the internet. If you’re looking to get more comfortable on camera so you can film TikToks and Reels, these tips are for you.
Read MoreThis is the 15th post in the “A Conversation With” series, where I interview smart humans about their experiences in marketing and social media. You can read past features here.
This month, I interviewed Erica Allen-Lubman (they/she), a talented musician who goes by Boy Jr. and has gained a following of 291,000 on TikTok with their hilarious, creative videos. In this blog post, we dive into how to get started on TikTok, tips for getting your videos to take off, and how to deal with the mental health impact of growing a large following online.
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that this month marks three years of running my own business. Strangely enough, this is the third business anniversary I’ve celebrated during the COVID pandemic. My first business anniversary was a few months after the pandemic started, in May 2020, and the second was in May 2021, just as we were all starting to get vaccinated. It’s certainly been a challenging time to start and sustain a business! I’m grateful to all the amazing clients I’ve worked with along the way who have made it possible for me to continue on this fulfilling journey of self-employment.
Without further ado, I’ll share with you some of my favorite projects from the past year, lessons learned along the way, and what I’m looking forward to in the future.
Read MoreAfter being an avid consumer of TikTok content for a few years, last December I started feeling the impulse to experiment with creating my own TikToks. I started making a handful here and there, and by January I felt ready to ramp things up. I challenged myself to post three times a day on TikTok for three months.
Many TikTokkers were claiming that posting three times a day would help you grow quickly–some even advocated for five times a day! I knew five wouldn’t be realistic for me, but thought I could manage three, so I dove in. I started on January 23rd and finished the experiment on April 23rd. I had about 140 followers when I started, and thrillingly, had 1,533 by the end. 580 of those followers I gained in the very last week of the experiment! Here’s what I learned along the way.
Read MoreDigital, Social, & Creative by Emily Hessney Lynch.
