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Let’s be honest:
Everyone wants to “go viral.”

But here’s the truth: Viral reach doesn’t equal revenue.

1. Viral Doesn’t Mean Valuable

100,000 views mean nothing if they’re not from your ideal clients.

Would you rather go viral with strangers? Or reach 1,000 people ready to buy?

2. Focus on Impact, Not Views

Stop creating for algorithms. Start creating for your audience’s problems.

This builds trust - and that’s what converts.

3. Use Virality as a Tool, Not a Goal

Yes, viral conte…

Here’s the uncomfortable truth:

If you don’t have a sales funnel, you’re losing leads every single day.

1. Social Media Alone Won’t Convert

A viral post won’t magically fill your calendar. People need a journey - from awareness → trust → purchase.

That’s what a funnel does.

2. What Is a Funnel (Really)?

Forget the marketing jargon. A funnel is simply:

1. Hook: Attract people with content or ads

2. Nurture: Build trust (emails, lead magnets, value)

3. Convert: Offer your product/s…

You’ve probably done it: hit that “Boost Post” button on Instagram or Facebook.

It feels easy. Safe. Affordable.

But here’s the truth: Boosting posts is a money pit if you want real results.

1. Boosting Is Just Surface-Level Advertising

When you boost a post, you’re basically saying: “Meta, show this to more people. Any people.”

You get likes, maybe some follows, but do you get sales? Usually not.

2. Ads Manager Gives You Real Power

Ads Manager lets you:

• Target your exact audienc…

LinkedIn has quietly become the most powerful B2B platform for small business owners.

If you’re ignoring it? You’re leaving money on the table.

1. It’s Not a CV Dump Anymore

LinkedIn isn’t just for job hunters. It’s a networking and lead generation machine.

And guess what? People on LinkedIn are there to do business.

2. Quality > Quantity

Unlike Instagram or TikTok, LinkedIn doesn’t reward spammy posting. Instead, focus on:

• Long-form posts sharing your expertise

• Personal stor…

TikTok isn’t just for teenagers dancing in their bedrooms.
In 2025, it’s one of the biggest opportunities for small business growth - if you use it properly.

1. Stop Thinking You Need to “Go Viral”

Going viral won’t pay your bills. But building a community that trusts you will.

Forget chasing millions of views. Instead, create consistent, value-driven videos for the right audience - the ones ready to buy.

2. Don’t Overcomplicate Video

Hate being on camera? Here’s the good news: You don’…

Let’s address the question everyone’s been whispering:
“Is Instagram dead in 2025?”

Short answer? No. But the way you use it has to change.

1. Organic Reach Has Tanked - But That’s Not the Whole Story

Yes, it’s true. Organic reach isn’t what it used to be. If you’re posting pretty pictures and waiting for magic? Forget it.

Instagram isn’t a photo album anymore - it’s a video-first platform. Reels dominate. Stories keep your audience engaged. Carousels build authority. If you’re ignoring th…

(Want to listen to this blog post instead? Check out Episode 6 of The Social Brain podcast.)

Have you ever googled “how to go viral on social media”?

Would you love your reels to hit millions of views?

Do you dream of social media fame?

After listening to this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, you might just change your mind….

I recently spoke with my friend Laura Jane on The Social Brain Podcast to discuss what it’s *really* like to go viral on social media after an audio Laura created …

Ready to level up your Instagram marketing?

My new digital course talks you through EVERYTHING you need to know to create a winning Instagram strategy that’s less about boosting your followers and more about generating meaningful interactions that lead to actual results for your brand.

Enter: InstaBrains.

Why did I put together InstaBrains?

I’ve got more than 12 years’ experience in running Instagram accounts for my clients. I’ve been exploring every nook and cranny of this platform since i…

Has Instagram’s updated newsfeed turned you off, too?

SO many of my clients and followers have told me they’re not happy with the new format – particularly as there’s now a bigger emphasis on including Reels in the feed, in a full-screen style, with the navigation bar, description and Instagram logo overlaying the video itself.

(In case you didn’t know, all videos under 15 minutes long will now become Reels, too – whether you want them to or not.)

This update has been in the works for a while…

2021 has been packed full of social media headlines, hasn’t it?

We’ve seen blackouts, bans, meltdowns, letdowns, and even digital fisticuffs – and the year isn’t even over yet!

To tie in nicely with Fireworks Night here in the UK, here’s my pick of the 5 most incredible (and EXPLOSIVE) social media stories from the last few months. Enjoy!

1. Facebook disappeared – and boy, did we feel it

OK, let’s start with the serious stuff. Facebook has suffered outages before, but it beat all previous re…