127 \\ Is It Time to Break Up With Instagram?
The app we hate to love. The app that we spend the most time on. The app we obsess over and can't seem to ignore... You know... girl I'm talking about the ol' gram. Instagram has quickly become our generations new 'hang-out' and while we are hyper-focused on using it for business, is it actually WORKING to grow our brands? Is the time spent giving us the return we THINK? The lost hours coming up with micro-blogs for the feed, to the dozens of stories we perfect... and filter... and post... what's it actually DOING for us? I'm going to be the first, and probably the ONLY person you follow that is going against the grain by saying, NOT MUCH. Not today anyway... While IG used to be the place to grow a solid, engaged, organic following we've learned the hard way (once again) that when YOU don't own something, it can be taken away. BAM. Just like that. From 6% engagement and thousands of new followers every month to -1% engagement, shadow boxed posts, hashtags that are hidden, followers that don't see my posts, and TONS of time wasted - here's my unpopular theory... Get ready, this one is juicy. But, imma bet my bottom dollar it's worth the listen. Enjoy Lola. XOXO. Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR BABE. Let's get it. . . SHOW NOTES AT HTTPS://WWW.STEFANIEGASS.COM/BLOG/127 Wanna do a coaching session with me?! From power-hour calls to monthly and annual packages, there's an option for you. Email us for the coaching menu at support@stefaniegass.com Launch your podcast with ease. Follow the PROVEN system for scaling to success! Join the dozens of women who have launched TOP 30 RANKED shows using my exact system inside of Podcast Pro University. JOIN now and you'll get FREE, life-time access to the membership community, too! Hurry, this offer expires soon. Thinking about podcasting? Learn EVERYTHING you need to know at my free Start a Podcast Training Page (https://startapodcast.gr8.com)! Or, Snag my launch strategy + checklist at podcastchecklist.gr8.com Confused about what to do FIRST in your business? Download my Mompreneur Biz Blueprint and find out the exact order of operations to build your business. What to do, when: bizblueprint.gr8.com All of my recommended programs a software can be found at stefaniegass.com/resources FB Community: bit.ly/successsupportgroup