Rosebud Social Blog
News, tips, and advice for creating intentional social media content from the heart.
The Art of a Good First Line in a Caption
Want to stop the scroll? Your first line on Instagram or Facebook matters more than you think. Hereβs how to write hooks that make people care.
The Algorithm Isnβt Mad, Itβs Confused: How to Clarify Your Brand Online
Is your brand confusing the algorithm, and your audience? Learn how to clarify your messaging, visuals, and voice across platforms so your social content works with the algorithm, not against it.
How to Stay Consistent on Social Media During DecemberβWithout Burning Out
Tis the seasonβ¦ for overwhelmed small business owners. Hereβs how to stay visible online without sacrificing your sanity during the holidays.
Grateful Beyond the Grid: A Thanksgiving Note from Rosebud Social
This Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on all the reasons weβre gratefulβespecially the mission-driven clients we serve and the meaningful work we get to do every day at Rosebud Social.
3 Types of Content You Should Be Posting Weekly to Grow Your Mission-Driven Brand
Struggling with what to post each week on social media? Learn the 3 types of content that Catholic businesses and mission-driven brands should be posting weekly to build connection, grow engagement, and convert followers into supporters.
Why Your Engagement Might Dip in November and December (and Why Thatβs Okay)
Reach and engagement tend to drop in November and Decemberβbut that doesnβt mean your content isnβt working. Hereβs why the slowdown happens and how to use the season wisely.
Why Your Follower Count Isnβt the Metric You Think It Is
Chasing more followers? Learn why follower count isn't the most important social media metric and what numbers actually matter for Catholic and mission-minded brands.
7 Benefits of Hiring a Social Media Manager for Your Small Business
The way I see it, there are seven benefits of hiring a social media manager. Letβs break each one down and look at how it can help your business thrive in the competitive online landscape.
Common Social Media Mistakes to Avoid as a Business
After 10+ years of working with businesses through social media - as an influencer and a coach - Iβve seen some common social media mistakes that businesses often make.
Embrace the Camera: Conquering Your Fear of Showing Up on Social Media with Confidence
Letβs talk about one of the biggest hurdles I encourage and coach business owners to leap over when it comes to their social media presence: the all-too-common fear of showing your face!
Maximizing Your Blog Post: 10+ Ways to Repurpose Content for Effective Marketing
You donβt have to reinvent the wheel all the time. You can stretch one piece of initial content into 5, 10, or 15 different pieces of content across many platforms!
Setting Healthy Boundaries: Balancing Social Media Use as a Busy Business Owner
If youβve been here awhile, you know Iβm all about social media boundaries. So letβs explore the importance of setting healthy boundaries for busy business owners.
Debunking the 7 Biggest Myths about Working with a Social Media Manager
After being at this for a while and answering a lot of the same questions over and over again from business owners, I want to debunk the 7 biggest myths about working with a social media manager.
9 Essential Social Media Strategies for Building Your Personal Brand as a Small Business Owner
For those new, or new-ish, to building their brand on social media, I pulled together a list of 9 essential social media strategies to help you navigate this crazy world.
Should You Get Threads for Your Business?
Last week, Instagram launched a new app called Threads. Itβs an app that looks a lot like Twitter - text-focused in which you can share your thoughts, and reshare and/or comment on otherβs thoughts.
3 Apps that Make My Life Easier as a Social Media Strategist
But without a lot of apps, programs and systems in place, this would not be possible and I would probably be constantly running around like a chicken without my head. Below are the three Apps that make my life easier as a social media strategist and a business owner.
Engagement Tactics to Employ
Honestly there is really only one way to move your engagement numbers in a way that is going to help build your business. Although, I will share four more things to consider when it comes to increasing your engagement.
4 Engagement Tactics To Avoid on Social Media
Engagement rate matters, especially if you are looking to partner with companies or you are trying to grow your brand. BUT you donβt want to trade the quality and integrity of your account for vanity numbers thanks to smarmy engagement tactics!
4 Follower Growth Tactics to Avoid
As a former influencer and now business owner who works to create successful accounts, Iβve seen all the tactics and tried a few of them, so let me tell you a little about some of the most common ones and why you want to avoid them.
Create Different Social Media Content for Each Platform
Do you need to create different content for each of your social media platforms? This is a common question I get and I have to say, my answer to this question is yes-ish!