• Still playing catch up here on the @thetwolauras #MeetTheSocialPro challenge (and pretty much everything else this week TBH 🤣🤣) Day 7ish is what app can’t I live without - errrr Canva obvs! I 💯 couldn’t do what I do without it and those of you who have followed me for a while know I’m a little bit of a Canva geek 🤓 But it’s all about you 💕 so I’m using the prompt to share a cool Canva trick - how to create an image border. During my recent Canva workshops this feature came up a lot so thought it was a good one to share 😍 It is a great way to help your graphics stand out and showcase products or images you want your audience to see on your socials (also really quick and fun to do). ⚡️ You do need the Canva pro version to remove an uploaded image background BUT if you search for ‘PNG’ photos in elements Canva has 100’s of photos with the background already removed which you can use in the same way as explained here 🙌🏻 ⚡️The Duotone effect you need to use wasn’t available on my mobile Canva app - I’m not sure whether this same for everyone? It’s definitely available on the desktop version (and much less fiddly for my farmers hands 🤣) Hope you find it useful - let me know how you get on 😊 Claire x #canvatips2021 #canvatips #canva #canvaapp #createmakeshare marketingtips #socialmediatips #socialmediamarketingtips #meetthesocialpro #smallbusinessowners #supportsmallbusiness #femalefounderscollective #femalefounders #instagramtipsforbusiness #homebasedbusiness #contentmarketingtip #instagramtipsforbusiness #instagramtrainer #instgramtipsandtricks #smallbizuk #growyourbusinessonline #getconnected #buildrelationships #workingmumlife #thegramgang #alwayslearningalwaysgrowing #intentionalbusiness #instagramtipsandtricks #surreybusiness #studio5social
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    Still playing catch up here on the @thetwolauras #MeetTheSocialPro challenge (and pretty much everything else this week TBH 🤣🤣) Day 7ish is what app can’t I live without - errrr Canva obvs! I 💯 couldn’t do what I do without it and those of you who have followed me for a while know I’m a little bit of a Canva geek 🤓 But it’s all about you 💕 so I’m using the prompt to share a cool Canva trick - how to create an image border. During my recent Canva workshops this feature came up a lot so thought it was a good one to share 😍 It is a great way to help your graphics stand out and showcase products or images you want your audience to see on your socials (also really quick and fun to do). ⚡️ You do need the Canva pro version to remove an uploaded image background BUT if you search for ‘PNG’ photos in elements Canva has 100’s of photos with the background already removed which you can use in the same way as explained here 🙌🏻 ⚡️The Duotone effect you need to use wasn’t available on my mobile Canva app - I’m not sure whether this same for everyone? It’s definitely available on the desktop version (and much less fiddly for my farmers hands 🤣) Hope you find it useful - let me know how you get on 😊 Claire x #canvatips2021 #canvatips #canva #canvaapp #createmakeshare marketingtips #socialmediatips #socialmediamarketingtips #meetthesocialpro #smallbusinessowners #supportsmallbusiness #femalefounderscollective #femalefounders #instagramtipsforbusiness #homebasedbusiness #contentmarketingtip #instagramtipsforbusiness #instagramtrainer #instgramtipsandtricks #smallbizuk #growyourbusinessonline #getconnected #buildrelationships #workingmumlife #thegramgang #alwayslearningalwaysgrowing #intentionalbusiness #instagramtipsandtricks #surreybusiness #studio5social
  • Now then! 🙌🏻 I hope you all feeling vitamin D'd up after these last few days of beautiful sunshine ☀️hasn't it been gorgeous?! I'm feeling refreshed (and a little bit homesick 😓) after a brilliant half term oooop north hanging out with my family and surprising Mum for her 70th 😍 I'm a few days behind on @thetwolauras #MeetTheSocialPro challenge - I'm going to do my best to catch up this week - here goes; ⚡️Intro - I'm Claire a Social Media Specialist from Guildford, Surrey ⚡️Who is your dream client? - a business owner / brand who 'gets' how social media can help grow their business when used strategically and effectively. I also ❤️ working with people who are up for trying new things and mixing it up a bit - the Geologist in me loves testing and analysing 🤓 ⚡️Where it all began - Before I had my 3 kids I worked for Coca-Cola in Sales & Marketing (I even had a red Coca-Cola van which is my joint-favourite car with our campervan #vanlove !). I then spent 12 years in recruitment before retraining in digital marketing and social media. ⚡️Best tip for Instagram - Do what's right for you. Each account on Instagram is different which is what makes it such a great place to hang out but can also be a great source of overwhelm 🤦🏼‍♀️. Don't feel you have to use the same content format as another accounts - test what works and what your audience enjoys seeing - Reels, Carousels, IGTV, Lives, Guides, Video, Grid. ⚡️What services I offer - Social Media Training (Instagram, LinkedIn), Canva Training, Social Media Strategy and Facebook Advertising. ⚡️Biggest myth about social media - so many! The one I hear most here on Insta and over on LinkedIn is that you need a huge amount of followers to enjoy success - this is 💯not true! You need engaged followers that are right for your business ie they are your target customer. Only then will you be able to gain their trust which is what's needed to start the all-important customer journey. Phew 1 week into 1 post! So ahould have done a carousel 😆 If your still with me thank you and please share any of your answers to the above 6 prompts below ⬇️ I'm nosey and want to know more about you 😍
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    Now then! 🙌🏻 I hope you all feeling vitamin D'd up after these last few days of beautiful sunshine ☀️hasn't it been gorgeous?! I'm feeling refreshed (and a little bit homesick 😓) after a brilliant half term oooop north hanging out with my family and surprising Mum for her 70th 😍 I'm a few days behind on @thetwolauras #MeetTheSocialPro challenge - I'm going to do my best to catch up this week - here goes; ⚡️Intro - I'm Claire a Social Media Specialist from Guildford, Surrey ⚡️Who is your dream client? - a business owner / brand who 'gets' how social media can help grow their business when used strategically and effectively. I also ❤️ working with people who are up for trying new things and mixing it up a bit - the Geologist in me loves testing and analysing 🤓 ⚡️Where it all began - Before I had my 3 kids I worked for Coca-Cola in Sales & Marketing (I even had a red Coca-Cola van which is my joint-favourite car with our campervan #vanlove !). I then spent 12 years in recruitment before retraining in digital marketing and social media. ⚡️Best tip for Instagram - Do what's right for you. Each account on Instagram is different which is what makes it such a great place to hang out but can also be a great source of overwhelm 🤦🏼‍♀️. Don't feel you have to use the same content format as another accounts - test what works and what your audience enjoys seeing - Reels, Carousels, IGTV, Lives, Guides, Video, Grid. ⚡️What services I offer - Social Media Training (Instagram, LinkedIn), Canva Training, Social Media Strategy and Facebook Advertising. ⚡️Biggest myth about social media - so many! The one I hear most here on Insta and over on LinkedIn is that you need a huge amount of followers to enjoy success - this is 💯not true! You need engaged followers that are right for your business ie they are your target customer. Only then will you be able to gain their trust which is what's needed to start the all-important customer journey. Phew 1 week into 1 post! So ahould have done a carousel 😆 If your still with me thank you and please share any of your answers to the above 6 prompts below ⬇️ I'm nosey and want to know more about you 😍
  • Hello June ☀️ already enjoying your work! A new month and a new checklist of ideas 💡 that will help you maximise the opportunity here on Instagram. I loved hearing how you were getting on last month so remember to keep me posted on how your getting on 😊 And for a spot of accountability let me know below how many you are aiming to get ticked off (June cheerleader at your service 📣😍) #opportunityawaits #opportunityseakers #socialmedia101 #instagramtipsforbusiness #instagramcoaching #instagrammer #socialmediacontent #socialmediasuccess #contentmarketing #marketingtips #socialmediatips #socialmediamarketingtips #socialmediamanager #surreybusinesswomen #socialmediamanagerlife #selfemployedlife #womenempoweringwomen #smallbusinesssupport #supportsmallbusinessestoday
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    Hello June ☀️ already enjoying your work! A new month and a new checklist of ideas 💡 that will help you maximise the opportunity here on Instagram. I loved hearing how you were getting on last month so remember to keep me posted on how your getting on 😊 And for a spot of accountability let me know below how many you are aiming to get ticked off (June cheerleader at your service 📣😍) #opportunityawaits #opportunityseakers #socialmedia101 #instagramtipsforbusiness #instagramcoaching #instagrammer #socialmediacontent #socialmediasuccess #contentmarketing #marketingtips #socialmediatips #socialmediamarketingtips #socialmediamanager #surreybusinesswomen #socialmediamanagerlife #selfemployedlife #womenempoweringwomen #smallbusinesssupport #supportsmallbusinessestoday
  • An excited and knackered mum ready for a large glass of wine 🍷 ! Excited because it’s a bank holiday and half term rolled into one with some promise of sunshine ☀️which you may have worked out makes me happy (and pretty much function tbh!) Knackered because well it’s Friday and the week’s adrenaline always disappears at about this time on a Friday for me! Sign of good week though 🙌🏻 I’m also planning on a bit of time out next week to enjoy/entertain/referee the kids 🤣 What about you? Anything planned? How are you jumping into next week? Please share below I always love to hear your adventures 😊 Whatever your plans I hope you have some time for you planned and for everyone I’ve spoken to about the Insta overwhelm recently definitely take the app off for a couple of days - you won’t regret it 😘 (although the algorithm might penalise me for posting that - taking one for the team 💪🏼) Happy loooooong weekend 😍 #fridayfeels #halftermbreak #jumpingintotheweekend #taylorswiftedits #bankholidaymonday #letsdothisshit #fridaynightfunkin #selflovery #excitedforthefuture #instagramcoaching #instagrammer #socialsuccess #smallbuisnessowner #supportsmallbuisness #smallbusinessuk #thegramgang #homebasedbusiness #contentmarketing #marketingtips #socialmediatips #instagramstories #socialmediapro #socialmediatips #smallbusinesssurrey #socialmediamarketingtips #digitaladvertising #buildingsuccessonsocial #smallbusinesssupport #socialmediaexperts
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    An excited and knackered mum ready for a large glass of wine 🍷 ! Excited because it’s a bank holiday and half term rolled into one with some promise of sunshine ☀️which you may have worked out makes me happy (and pretty much function tbh!) Knackered because well it’s Friday and the week’s adrenaline always disappears at about this time on a Friday for me! Sign of good week though 🙌🏻 I’m also planning on a bit of time out next week to enjoy/entertain/referee the kids 🤣 What about you? Anything planned? How are you jumping into next week? Please share below I always love to hear your adventures 😊 Whatever your plans I hope you have some time for you planned and for everyone I’ve spoken to about the Insta overwhelm recently definitely take the app off for a couple of days - you won’t regret it 😘 (although the algorithm might penalise me for posting that - taking one for the team 💪🏼) Happy loooooong weekend 😍 #fridayfeels #halftermbreak #jumpingintotheweekend #taylorswiftedits #bankholidaymonday #letsdothisshit #fridaynightfunkin #selflovery #excitedforthefuture #instagramcoaching #instagrammer #socialsuccess #smallbuisnessowner #supportsmallbuisness #smallbusinessuk #thegramgang #homebasedbusiness #contentmarketing #marketingtips #socialmediatips #instagramstories #socialmediapro #socialmediatips #smallbusinesssurrey #socialmediamarketingtips #digitaladvertising #buildingsuccessonsocial #smallbusinesssupport #socialmediaexperts
  • I’ve just had a look at my May checklist - feels like so much good stuff (and rain ☔️) has happened since I posted this (another reason I ❤️ a monthly checklist - keeps the 👀 on the longer game 🙌🏻) So I’ve got a guide to create and highlights to refresh (hair too 🤣) How about you? Have you got any ✅ off?...... #opportunityawaits #opportunityseakers #socialmedia101 #instagramtipsforbusiness #instagramcoaching #instagrammer #socialmediacontent #socialmediasuccess #contentmarketing #marketingtips #socialmediatips #socialmediamarketingtips #socialmediamanager #surreybusinesswomen #socialmediamanagerlife #selfemployedlife #womenempoweringwomen #smallbusinesssupport #supportsmallbusinessestoday
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    I’ve just had a look at my May checklist - feels like so much good stuff (and rain ☔️) has happened since I posted this (another reason I ❤️ a monthly checklist - keeps the 👀 on the longer game 🙌🏻) So I’ve got a guide to create and highlights to refresh (hair too 🤣) How about you? Have you got any ✅ off?...... #opportunityawaits #opportunityseakers #socialmedia101 #instagramtipsforbusiness #instagramcoaching #instagrammer #socialmediacontent #socialmediasuccess #contentmarketing #marketingtips #socialmediatips #socialmediamarketingtips #socialmediamanager #surreybusinesswomen #socialmediamanagerlife #selfemployedlife #womenempoweringwomen #smallbusinesssupport #supportsmallbusinessestoday
  • Do you struggle with coming up with content ideas or feeling confused about what types of content will add value to your audience? You are not alone! When you are busy with life and running a business time to think about new things to say or show your community can feel tricky and that there aren’t enough hours in the day... Here are 30 content prompts that will help you plan and create content that connects with YOUR audience and will SAVE you time. My advice is don’t overthink it - the smallest piece of advice, answering questions you often get asked, a funny quote or sharing some helpful tips can provide so much value to your audience. I am regularly reminded that people don't always know things that might be considered obvious - remember no one will ever complain that you've made things too simple to understand! They will be delighted that you are able to help them or are sharing something they didn't know 😀 I hope you find these prompts helpful. Hit save and refer back to when next planning some content 😉 What types of content are work well for you at the moment? Let me know below 👇🏻 #contentideas #marketingtips #socialmediatips #socialmediamarketingtips #digitaladvertising #buildingsuccessonsocial #instagramtipsforbusiness #instagramcoaching #instagrammer #socialsuccess #smallbuisnesssurrey #supportsmallbusinesses #smallbuisnessowner #supportsmallbuisness #smallbusinessuk #entrepreneur #homebasedbusiness #contentmarketing #mumpreneurlife #growyourbusinessonline #getconnected #buildrelationships #qualitycontent #beconsistent #workingmumlife #thegramgang #alwayslearningalwaysgrowing #intentionalbusiness #instagramtipsandtricks #studio5social
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    Do you struggle with coming up with content ideas or feeling confused about what types of content will add value to your audience? You are not alone! When you are busy with life and running a business time to think about new things to say or show your community can feel tricky and that there aren’t enough hours in the day... Here are 30 content prompts that will help you plan and create content that connects with YOUR audience and will SAVE you time. My advice is don’t overthink it - the smallest piece of advice, answering questions you often get asked, a funny quote or sharing some helpful tips can provide so much value to your audience. I am regularly reminded that people don't always know things that might be considered obvious - remember no one will ever complain that you've made things too simple to understand! They will be delighted that you are able to help them or are sharing something they didn't know 😀 I hope you find these prompts helpful. Hit save and refer back to when next planning some content 😉 What types of content are work well for you at the moment? Let me know below 👇🏻 #contentideas #marketingtips #socialmediatips #socialmediamarketingtips #digitaladvertising #buildingsuccessonsocial #instagramtipsforbusiness #instagramcoaching #instagrammer #socialsuccess #smallbuisnesssurrey #supportsmallbusinesses #smallbuisnessowner #supportsmallbuisness #smallbusinessuk #entrepreneur #homebasedbusiness #contentmarketing #mumpreneurlife #growyourbusinessonline #getconnected #buildrelationships #qualitycontent #beconsistent #workingmumlife #thegramgang #alwayslearningalwaysgrowing #intentionalbusiness #instagramtipsandtricks #studio5social