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📉 Social Media Didn’t Help Them. This Did.
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Last week, I saw a bakery with a long line down the street. No fancy ads, no Instagram, just tasty bread and happy customers. It made me smile. Not every business needs to be on social media. If you’re tired of posting every day or chasing likes that don’t lead to sales, I want to tell you something: There are still many real ways to grow a business, even now, in 2025. 1: Use Email Like a ProIt’s old-school, but it works. When someone signs up for your emails, they’re letting you talk right to them. That’s strong. You don’t need to worry about algorithms. You own that link. 2: Show Up on GoogleA free Google Business Profile can turn someone looking around into your next customer. Keep it up-to-date with good info. 3: Blog About What People AskIf people are searching for it, write about it. Even if search has changed, helpful content still works. Social media’s a tool, not the whole toolbox. If it fits your business, use it. If not, that’s okay too. And I have talked about this a lot in my last blog post. Yes, there are even more NON-SOCIAL MEDIA ways that still work for promoting a business. Stay curious, Minosh. ​ |
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