Instagram is an incredible way to build a strong community around your brand. And what better way to build a strong community around your brand than by connecting with the community you are already in. And once you become the friendly neighbor who adds value to their local community, you become approachable, trustworthy, and your […]

I often talk about Instagram as a community and how building real relationships is the key to growing your business in the IG world. So it’s time to look at Instagram like a neighborhood. Think about it. Social media was created to encourage and cultivate community. It was not created for selling. And you know […]

When it comes to Instagram, there are 3 keys to success: 1. Post to your feed 3-4 times per week. 2. Hop on stories daily. 3. Engage at least 30 minutes a day.   Engagement time is CRUCIAL because, to put it simply, if you aren’t actively engaging on Instagram, your content isn’t getting seen. […]

My name is Shannon & I’m on a mission to expand your brand’s visibility, bring more traffic to your posts, and build a community around your brand. And one of my favorite ways to do this is with niche hashtags! (Aka hashtags with less than 200,000 posts)   Here are 2 simple ways for you […]

Share Stories → Provide Value → Connect → Skyrocket   Time to get all the way real, y’all…people are consuming a whole lot of content every day. So if you are looking to grow your business on Instagram, it’s your job to grab people’s attention and stand out!   How do we do that?!? Well, […]

“I always feeeeel like Instagram’s waaaaatchin’ meeeee…”  And guess what…it is!   Instagram is tracking our every move to determine what content we want to see.   To put it simply, the more you interact with an account, the more you’ll see that person’s content, which is why building relationships and a community around your […]

After a recent 1:1 coaching call with a client she said, “You simplified it where Instagram no longer feels like a huge beast.” It made me smile ear to ear because that is the exact reason I love doing what I do!   But it also made me think about all the noise and all […]

I love this subject because content remains king. And my goal is to help you feel confident during the creation process.   And since the days of posting to your feed every single day are gone (can I get a YAAASSSS?!) I suggest posting QUALITY content 4 times a week…and by quality I mean content […]

I was writing a post a while back and my husband said, “Teach them how to Carpe the DM!”   I mean…how cute & clever is he? And it’s so perfect because DMs hold the key to building strong connections with your audience. These messages are where true trust is built and where the community […]

Whenever I teach an Instagram class or have a coaching session, we typically go over bios, content, engagement, hashtags, stories, and then lastly…fun little hacks.   I save the hacks for last because as soon people see them they break out their phones and have some fun. And I love it because social media SHOULD […]