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I’ll just come right out and say it: The internet has a massive mess to clean up.
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There’s a lot of content out there about productivity – everything from hacks to shortcuts to tips and tricks for how to get more done in less time.
These days, social media is all about documentation.
Where you go, what you eat and drink, who you see, and what’s most memorable: These are the typical fodder of Instagram Stories — seconds-long glimpses of people’s lives, shared on Instagram for only 24 hours.
How much thought do you put into the fonts you use for your visual content?
How much thought do you put into the fonts you use for your visual content?
Doesn’t it feel like most people are falling a little too much in love with automation just because it’s faster and easier?
Sure, automation can save you time and mitigate the grind associated with repetitive tasks. But does it produce better results?
Can a bot truly be effective at replacing human interaction?
We wanted to see the best way to build an engaged audience on Instagram, so we decided to test outbound automation against human engagement — and see which one got better results.
Doesn’t it feel like most people are falling a little too much in love with automation just because it’s faster and easier? When you’re running multiple social media accounts on platforms like Instagram, the possibility of automating all your regular tasks can be even more tempting.
But what is Instagram automation. and is it legit?
Social media is no longer an optional marketing channel — it’s a necessary one.
But that doesn’t mean results are a given. When it comes to social media, you’ll either have a lot of success interacting with your customers, or you’ll see little results — and that depends on the level of effort you put into it.
Social media marketing is a lot of work. It’s a fast-paced industry that quickly evolves by the time you learn a new skill, trend, or platform update. Whether you’re a marketer, a content creator, or a business owner, understanding social media involves a range of skills that require you to always be learning.
