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How to Transform Your Social Media Strategy in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a year of transformation, and it’s the perfect time to take your social media strategy to the next level. Forget shortcuts and gimmicks—this is the year of authentic, consistent, and meaningful content that resonates with you and your audience.
If you’re ready to make a real impact, here are some actionable tips to elevate your social media strategy.
4 Key Tips for Social Media Success in 2025
1. Competitor Research
- Analyse their content formats, engagement strategies, and ad campaigns.
- Observe how their audience behaves—what works for them might inspire your own approach.
- Take inspiration, but never copy. There’s enough room for everyone, so focus on making your content unique.
2. Conduct a Social Media Audit
- Persistence pays off. If your content didn’t perform as expected, revisit it—you might find hidden gems.
- Use analytics to identify and repurpose your best-performing posts with a fresh twist.
- Sometimes, all it takes is a new perspective to breathe life into old ideas.
3. Create Engaging, Authentic Content
- Make your content relatable and meaningful to your audience.
- Use relevant keywords in captions and alt text for better discoverability.
- Choose hashtags strategically to connect with your target audience.
- Hook your audience with eye-catching graphics and videos—visuals matter.
4. Build a Community
- Respond to comments and messages—engagement builds loyalty.
- Comment on competitor posts to increase your visibility.
- Interact with industry leaders to broaden your reach and credibility.
Instagram Strategy for 2025
While the core of a successful Instagram strategy remains authenticity, staying ahead of trends can give your content a fresh edge. Here are nine tips to spice up your approach this year:
1. Focus on Reels
- Video content will continue to dominate.
- Use trending audio to boost visibility and engagement.
- Stay current with trends to keep your content relevant.
2. Reply with Reels
- Engage with comments by creating personalised reels.
- Including your audience in your content makes it more relatable and interactive.
3. Embrace Interactive Stories
- Experiment with stickers like polls, quizzes, and sliders to increase engagement.
- Test different formats to learn what your audience enjoys most.
4. Invest in Instagram Ads
- Try targeted Meta Ads with various formats to see what works best.
- Use “quiet advertising” that blends seamlessly with organic content for a more authentic feel.
5. Utilise Instagram Notes
- Leverage Instagram’s notes feature to connect with your audience in a casual, engaging way.
6. Post Consistently
- Stick to a schedule to maintain visibility and relevance.
7. Tell Stories with Carousel Posts
- Experiment with up to 20 images or videos in a carousel.
- Add audio for a better chance of appearing in the Reels tab.
8. Stay on Top of Trends
- Evolve with shifting trends to keep your content fresh and exciting.
9. Seek Professional Help
- If you’re serious about transforming your social media, consider working with a professional. I’m now accepting enquiries for 2025—get in touch to start your journey.
Social media continues to evolve, but at its core, success will always be about building genuine connections and creating content that truly reflects your brand. By staying consistent, embracing creativity, and keeping up with trends, 2025 can be the year you take your social media strategy to new heights.
How to Make Your Instagram Content Work for You?
Rules of Instagram:
If you’re using Instagram for your business or personal brand, you’ve probably wondered how to get your posts to really perform.
Whether you’re building a brand, promoting a product, or simply trying to grow your community, optimising your content is key.
So, how do you make sure your content is doing the most for you?
Here are the three simple rules I follow every time I post. Stick to these, and you’ll see the difference!
1️⃣ Content Strategy: Keep It Simple but Effective
A good Instagram strategy is all about being intentional and consistent.
Here’s what I mean:
Cohesion:
- Every post should look and feel like it belongs to you. Does it fit with your brand vibe? Does it match your style and voice? If yes, then you’re on the right track.
Content Pillars:
- Focus on three main topics. These will be your go-to themes for all your posts. Think of them as the pillars of your content—whether it’s educational tips, inspiration, or behind-the-scenes looks.
- These pillars will make it easier to stay focused, and your audience will know what to expect from you.
Consistency is Key:
- Posting sporadically won’t do the trick. Stick to a schedule that works for you and keep showing up.
- Whether that’s 3-5 times a week or going live every Friday, just stay consistent and the Instagram algorithm will love you for it.
Pro tip: Batch-create your content ahead of time so you’re always ready to go, even on those busy days!
2️⃣ Content Optimisation: Work Smarter, Not Harder 💖
It’s not just about pretty pictures and fun captions—your content needs to work for you.
Here’s how to optimise every post:
Use Keywords:
- Think of Instagram like a mini search engine. Use keywords in your captions to help people find your posts.
- The right words help Instagram know what your content is about, making it easier to get discovered.
Hashtags:
- Don’t sleep on hashtags! Use ones that relate to your location, audience, and industry.
- Be strategic with a mix of popular, niche, and branded hashtags to get the best reach.
Trending Audio:
- If you’re making Reels, using trending sounds can boost your visibility.
- Instagram tends to push content that uses popular audio, so make the most of it!
Strong Hooks:
- You need something that grabs attention right away. It could be a catchy caption, a bold headline, or even a cool visual in your video.
- Hooks are what stop people mid-scroll, so don’t skip this step!
Pro tip: Keep an eye on Instagram Insights to see what hashtags and keywords work best for you.
3️⃣ Community Engagement: Don’t Just Post and Ghost 🫵🏻
Instagram is a two-way street—engagement is just as important as posting. Here’s how to boost engagement and grow your community:
Engage 10-20 Minutes Before Posting:
- Spend time liking, commenting, and interacting with other people’s content before you post.
- This helps prime the algorithm to show your content to more people as soon as you hit publish.
Inbound Engagement:
- Show love to the people you already follow. Like their posts, leave thoughtful comments, and respond to their stories.
- Building these relationships will encourage them to engage with your posts too.
Outbound Engagement:
- Don’t limit yourself to just your followers. Go find new accounts and interact with people who don’t follow you yet.
- This will expand your reach and introduce your profile to new potential followers.
Engage with Ideal Clients:
- Engage with big accounts in your niche, especially those whose followers align with your target audience.
- Meaningful comments can catch the attention of both the account owner and their followers, which can help you grow your own following.
Pro tip: Set aside 15-20 minutes a day for community engagement, whether it’s in the morning or during your lunch break. It’s a small-time investment with a big payoff!
By following these simple rules, you’ll notice your Instagram content starts to perform better, and the leads will start rolling in. 😍
Consistency and engagement are key—stick with it, and you’ll see results.
Crafting Your Personal Brand: Authenticity, Strategy, and Standout Identity
Personal Branding ✨
Let’s be honest—personal branding is just a professional way of saying, “making a name for yourself.”
But it’s more than just recognition. It’s about showing the world who you are, what you stand for, and how that translates into your business.
Take Simone Biles’ iconic goat necklace or Sabrina Carpenter’s unforgettable espresso campaign—they’re perfect examples of carefully crafted personal brands. Every detail is thought through, from visual cues to personal values.
But here’s the thing: you don’t need to be a superstar or have millions of dollars to build a strong personal brand. All you need is to be authentically you.
Let’s look at some more great examples of personal branding:
Taylor Swift
Known for reinventing herself with every album era, Taylor Swift’s personal brand is built on storytelling and connection. Her ability to stay true to her values while adapting keeps fans engaged and loyal.
Rihanna (Fenty Beauty)
Rihanna didn’t just lend her name to Fenty Beauty; she made inclusivity her brand’s core value. Her focus on diversity and representation has made her brand authentic and groundbreaking in beauty.
Nike’s “Just Do It” Campaign
While not a person, this campaign is a perfect example of branding tied to identity. When you think of Nike, you think of drive, ambition, and action.
So, how does this all tie into social media marketing?
Elevate your personal brand:
Create a strategy that reflects your values.
What do you care about? What are your goals? Every piece of content you share should have a purpose and represent your true self.
Special tip:
Spend time identifying three to five core values that define you or your business. Use these as a filter for your content and decisions. This will ensure your message stays consistent across every platform.
Perfect your branding.
Think about your colour scheme, fonts, or even the tone of your captions. Make sure it’s consistent across all platforms.
Special tip:
Pick a colour palette and design elements that resonate with your personality or business values. Use tools like Canva to build templates and maintain brand consistency.
Have something memorable.
Whether it’s a signature font, your unique voice, a go-to outfit, or even the way you interact with your audience, having something people instantly associate with you is essential.
Special tip:
Choose one defining characteristic that will stick—whether it’s a distinct catchphrase, a quirky sign-off, or a specific type of content you post regularly (e.g., motivational Monday videos). Over time, this will become a recognizable part of your brand identity.
But here’s the best part: building a personal brand isn’t something you do once and forget about.
It’s an ongoing journey that grows and evolves as you do.
So, are you ready to level up your personal brand? Let’s make it happen! Contact me today for social media and content creation services, and let’s craft your story together.
Content Ideas for Tattoo Artists
Content Ideas
Educational
- Let your clients know what isn’t acceptable when working with you. I would encourage you to try to be respectful but firm.
- Educational content is always welcome. Show your audience the difference between sizes.
Promotional
- Typical, timeless idea that will always get a lot of reactions.
- Join a trend – this is a current trend in the art industry. Use it to let people know more about you and your tattoo business.
Behind the scenes
- Film your tattoo set up. This video is a stop motion, but a simple video of you setting up would be enough. Remember to keep it under 10s.
Don’t forget to add appropriate CTA (call to action) and add relevant details in the caption.
CTA (call to action):
Promotional – say “Book a tattoo” differently:
Engagement boost CTAs:
General CTAs for any occasion/industry:
10 Easy Steps To Brilliant Content Strategy
1. GOALS
Define goals using SMART framework ⬇️
➡️ SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE, ACHIEVABLE, RELEVANT, TIME-BOUND
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- Specific: Get crystal clear on what you want to achieve.
- Measurable: Keep your progress in check with measurable goals.
- Achievable: Dream big, but keep it real.
- Relevant: Make sure your goal aligns with your personal values.
- Time-bound: Give your goal a deadline.
2. BRANDING
Recognise your audience.
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- Building trust starts with acknowledging and empathising with your audience’s needs.
- Remember, it’s not just about sharing your message. It’s about engaging in meaningful conversations and forging lasting relationships.
- So, listen attentively, respond authentically, and let the connection be your guiding force.
Define your values.
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- Whether it’s:
- integrity
- innovation
- empathy
- Whether it’s:
Embrace your purpose – Why do you do what you do?
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- Your brand’s purpose is more than just a statement; it’s the driving force behind everything you undertake.
- Whether your purpose is to inspire, educate, or entertain, understanding your ‘why’ adds depth and meaning to your journey.
Envisioning your brand’s future – Where do you see your brand heading?
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- Your brand vision serves as a roadmap, guiding you towards your goals and inspiring others to join you on your journey.
- Share your vision with authenticity and enthusiasm.
3. TARGET AUDIENCE
- Understanding your audience and creating accurate buyer personas takes time.
Clearly Define Your Target Audience:
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- Before you start creating content, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of who your audience is.
- This involves identifying the demographics, interests, behaviours, and preferences of the people you want to reach.
- For example, if you’re a small business owner aspiring to become a marketing leader, your target audience might include other small business owners, entrepreneurs, or individuals interested in marketing strategies.
- Whether you’re selling products or services, the principles remain the same. By aligning your content with the needs and interests of your audience, you increase the likelihood of engagement and conversions.
- Voice and Tone: Knowing your audience helps you determine the appropriate voice and tone for your content.
4. CONTENT PILLARS
Understand the audience’s interest:
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- Identify topics relevant to your audience’s interests and your brand’s niche.
- Ensure your content remains engaging and valuable.
Define topics and subtopics:
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- Choose relevant topics that align with your target audience’s needs and preferences.
Review existing content:
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- Audit current content to identify potential pillars and clusters.
Conduct keyword research:
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- Identify related keywords for potential ranking opportunities.
- Select keywords that align with your content pillars to enhance search visibility and attract organic traffic.
Create pillar content:
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- Ensure your content is well-structured, informative, and user-friendly to enhance engagement.
5. COMPETITOR RESEARCH
Research your competitors on Instagram and pay attention to:
Keywords
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- Identify related keywords for boosting reach and visibility on social media.
Hashtags
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- Research what are your competitors using and check their frequency.
Hooks
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- What are your competitors using as a hook?
- This is the hook in the video or graphic, but also in the caption.
- By identifying their captivating hooks, you can adjust your content to perform best.
Content types and formats
Messaging
- What is the style of writing?
6. CONTENT CREATION
- Add your content pillars to a calendar.
- Have all of your content strategy in one place.
- Create static content in Canva and use b-rolls videos for reels – draft everything to have it ready.
7. PROFILE OPTIMISATION + AUDIT
Does your “about you” include relevant, important information?
Don’t forget to:
8. METRICS
- Record analytics from each platform to one sheet to have it all organised in one place.
- Adjust your content strategy according to your metrics.
9. ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY
Engage with:
- Make sure you leave valuable comments that can spark conversations.
10. CONSISTENCY
Instagram Guide – Keep up with your competitors!
I have put together the ultimate Instagram guide – optimise your content and get insights on your competitors 🤩
I realise that it can feel overwhelming to start from scratch, but it’s easy if you break it down into sections.
The ultimate Instagram guide for you!
Branding
- Fonts – external fonts + Instagram fonts.
- Colours – external colours (consistent) + Instagram fonts (for stories).
- Logo – consistent in graphics.
- Voice and tone – consistent – engagement – comments, DMs, captions, posts.
- Brand Value and brand purpose.
Research
Ideal Client
- Who do you work with?
- Who are your products for?
- What are their desires?
- Pain points – What do they struggle with?
- How does your product/service help with their problems?
Client research ➡️ Competitor research
Competitor Research
Instagram search will give you insights about:
- The type of content that your competitors are producing.
- Keyword usage – where, how, what…
- Messaging – What messaging does your audience react to?
➡️ Instagram search – research pain points and see what content comes up – pay attention to:
- Keywords
- Pay attention to keywords that the competitor used.
- How did they include in the content?
- Hooks
- What type of hook works in your niche?
- Note them down and create your own variations.
- Hashtags – Pay attention to hashtags and don’t forget to check the traffic (how many people used it before).
- Type of content
- long-form or short-form videos
- static posts – carousel or photos
Instagram BIO
Answer important questions:
- What do you do?
- Include the niche or industry you are an expert in and mention.
- Why are you the authority?
- Include certifications, achievements or just why you think people should follow you.
- This is where you mention your brand values.
- Who do you help?
- Who is your target audience ➡️ Who can you help? ➡️ Who is your product for?
- Where?
- Include your location if relevant.
Content Creation
Stories
➡️ Highlights
- about
- services/products – booking, onboarding, informations
- testimonials
- successful stories
Strategy
- promotional content – aligned with branding
- services/products
- How do they solve your customers’ problems?
- optimised
- keywords and hashtags included
- consistency
Engagement
Slowly build a community.
Read my blog to find out how:
Remember – the most important thing is to stay consistent.
I hope that this article has helped you udnerstand that it doesn’t need to be hard. Start with competitor and audience research. Don’t forget to include keywords in your content and stay consistent with your branding.
Social media strategy for tattoo artists
Tattoo artists on social media – everything you need to know!
Content strategy
Set objectives using the SMART framework
Create a content strategy that is:
- cohesive
- consistent
- targeted
- clear objectives
Content pillars – 3 main topics
Tattoo
- showcase tattoos
- film the tattooing process
Behind the scenes
- preparing for a tattoo
- client consultations
- drawing stencils and tattoo flashes
- studio – opening/closing, cleaning
Life – include yourself in the content
- day in life
- favourite places around
- give your audience more info about yourself
Content ideas
Entertaining
- Transitions
- “Tap” the skin before, with stencil on and a done tattoo.
- Film your stencil and shake your phone; do the same shake when you film the finished tattoo.
- Tattooing
- simply shoot yourself as you prep for a tattoo, meet the client, tattoo and a finished product – keep each of these max 3s long
- Stencil application.
- Drawing freehand (from reference).
- Film the tattooing process and slowly reveal how it’s becoming a whole tattoo.
- Don’t forget to share clients’ stories – What did they want and how did you make their story “alive”?
- simply shoot yourself as you prep for a tattoo, meet the client, tattoo and a finished product – keep each of these max 3s long
- Inspirational/promotional – share your story
- How did you become a tattoo artist?
- When did you decide you wanted to do tattooing as a career?
- How does it affect your life?
- What (and where) course/degree did you study?
- How did you land on your tattoo style?
- Share photos/videos of the studio before and after.
- Educational – show your opinion
- Tattoo myth debunked.
- Share what you think about certain myths
- Tips on how to treat a fresh tattoo.
- Common “complications” with a fresh tattoo.
- Show fresh and healed tattoos.
- Common misconceptions about tattoos/tattooing.
Social media content
- Create content for your targeted audience.
- Mix-up formats:
- Reels – create engaging videos and add trending audio to increase visibility.
- Posts – create carousels showcasing your expertise. This gives you space to showcase your skills in different formats.
- Stories – Include promotions, free flashes, day-to-day life etc.
- Videos – shoot videos that you can repost on TikTok or Youtube shorts.
Instagram profile optimisation
Your profile NEEDS to include these elements:
- Thanks to keywords people can find you better and your content will pop up to the relevant audience.
- These would be words like “tattoo”, “tattoo artist”; “tattoo studio London” etc.
- This is anything about your business you want to highlight.
- Create a brand story and let it shine through in your content
- Location is a crucial part of SEO.
- Include it in your BIO, as well as posts and stories.
BIO
- Instagram BIO should answer these questions:
- Why should people choose you as their tattoo artist?
- Who is your service for?
- What do you specialise in?
- Where are you located?
Highlights and pinned posts
- These give you the opportunity to introduce yourself as a tattoo artist, but also your business.
- Include information like pricing, about, tattoo flashes etc.
- Here is what I usually include for my clients:
- Booking information – how and where to book?
- Free flashes – designs that are free for people to choose from.
- About you (your work) and your studio.
- Healing information.
Creating content on social media doesn’t need to be hard. As a tattoo artist, you have a lot of options. Don’t be afraid to be creative with it!
Misconceptions on social media
Misconception #1: The Amount of Followers Matters
Truth: Followers Can’t Guarantee Success
Misconception #2: Posting Every Single Day
Truth: Consistent and Strategic Posting is Key
Misconception #3: Being on All Platforms
Truth: Focus on Platforms that Resonate with Your Brand
Misconception #4: Virality Equals More Clients
Truth: Targeted Content Attracts Your Ideal Clients
Misconception #5: Only Professional Pictures and Videos Work
Truth: Embrace Imperfection and Authenticity
Increase the quality of your content!
Quality content tips
This is how you can increase the quality of your content with minimal effort ⬇️
- Pack your content with value.
- Know your audience and be relevant. Find out how to identify your target audience here.
- Stay consistent with your brand (this is not only colours and font but also voice).
- Be authentic and let your personality shine through.
- Follow your brand values.
- Include this in your captions to improve them:
Create connections ✨
But it’s much easier to:
- leave genuine comments
- spark conversations
- foster a community
- create content that your audience resonates with
This guide will help you create a community and understand your audience better.
Tips to improve the quality of your Instagram
Quality
Saving
- stay organised by creating different folders
- get inspired by your competitors’ content
- let the algorithm know what you and your brand are about
Following relevant accounts
Keywords
- Know your target audience and use words that resonate with them.
- Hashtags – relevant ones, below 50k
Trending audio (10-20k)
- use different types
- the best is with beat so you can time the text to the music
- aligned with your brand
Posting before your audience is active
- engage with them before
- this lets the algorithm know that you’re an active account
Trends (1 a week) if relevant
- impression boost
- engaging
- gives the audience a different perspective on your brand
Strong hook
- hook your audience so they read that caption
Reel overlay text
- don’t just add the title and “read in caption”
- create and tiny story within the reel that entices viewers to read the caption
- Post reels to your stories right after you post, but make sure it’s not the only story you have on
Not too destructive background
- busy background can confuse the viewers and hurt your reach
Engagement
- before – like all comments and engage with each profile
- after – engage in stories for 10 minutes and on your FYP for 10
- if you can answer to comments on your new reel immediately