Do you find yourself spending too much time trying to figure out what to post on social media? Does creating content leave you creatively depleted? Do you mull over engaging Facebook post ideas and Instagram-worthy info when you’re not even sure if… 1️⃣ It’s the right content for your store? 2️⃣ The ideas you come […]
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Crossposting: We Received THIS Insider Question and we had to Share the Answer!💡👩💻
Come one, come all! Did you know that each Insider member is invited to join our private Facebook Group filled with other Insiders, each of whom is a small business owner? It’s a warm and welcoming group that readily shares successes and tips, along with the guidance from our team of experts. This past week, […]
3 Ways to Use the Instagram Filters Green Screen Effect
Instagram filters are becoming a popular way for retailers to connect with their audience. Not only do these effects relate to the type of content your viewers create. But they also can help generate more reactions and replies on your content. Retailers have been using Instagram filters in both Reels and Stories, and we noticed […]
3 Time Management Tips for Small Business Owners
As small business owners, you’re always looking for ways to save time. If you’re reading this, you’re likely a busy retailer with a mile-long to-do list. Here are my favorite 3 time management tips for small business owners (plus a bonus tip 😉 ). I’ll keep this short and honest. Nothing I’m going to share […]
Instagram Link in Bio: 3 Tips to Get More Clicks
Many businesses are now using a 3rd party company to embed several links within their Instagram bios, such as Linktree or Linkin.Bio by Later. Having a place for your customers to go if they’d like to learn more (beyond an Instagram post) is great, but how do you get them there? Here are 3 ways […]
Our Social Selling Course (An Insider Favorite!)
Social to Sale (S2S) is the very first Crystal Media course we suggest going through to new Insiders. This social selling course was designed to help retailers create a profitable social media strategy customized for their unique stores. One Insider recently said this about S2S: “If you haven’t already done the social to sale course […]
Insider Q and A: How to get more followers on Instagram?
Come one, come all! Did you know that each Insider member is invited to join our private Facebook Group filled with other Insiders, each of whom is a small business owner? It’s a warm and welcoming group that readily shares successes and tips. This comes along with the guidance from our team of experts. This […]
The Do’s & Don’ts of IG Reels
Have you been creating short-form video content on one of the most talked about features on Instagram? 👋 Reels are becoming popular very quickly because of the easy in-app editing capabilities. They also have the ability to outperform other forms of content posted on Instagram. Many people are comparing IG Reels to TikTok, but without […]
6 Ways to Create Content on Instagram 👩💻
With Instagram seemingly an ever-evolving social media site with new ways to share content with followers, it can be difficult to keep up as a busy small business owner. Luckily for you, the Crystal Media team has been on top of the different methods for posting—and testing out each one! We recommend always trying out […]
Our First Marketing and Social Media Summit – 5 Takeaways!
This past week, Crystal Media hosted its first-ever, virtual conference. Something Crystal has dreamed of for YEARS. 🎉 Well, it finally happened and we couldn’t be happier with how it went! With 7 amazing guest speakers, the expert team at Crystal Media, over 400 presentation slides, and Crystal at the top of her game, we […]