News & social media marketing Tips from debbie
Helping you learn more about (and learn to love) marketing your business.

The Last Friday Club Turns 9 🥳
What began as an informal gathering in a coffee shop, now regularly attracts more than 50 solo entrepreneurs to monthly meetups, perfectly timed with the explosive growth of self-employment in the South East.

Indie Business Club: Ep24, Let's Go Surfing
Live recording of Ep24, Let’s Go Surfing as part of Creator Day ‘25
Mel and Ben emphasise the importance of community, setting boundaries, being strategic about business decisions, and continuously evaluating your goals and direction.
If you're an independent business owner or freelancer, the Indie Business Club podcast is a valuable resource for practical tips and relatable experiences!
Creator Day ‘25: a roundup
The saying "your vibe attracts your tribe" is never truer when spending time with Mark Masters and experiencing a You Are The Media Creator Day.
My roundup of this year’s event.

Are You At Risk of Losing Access to Your Accounts?
2FA ... it's really bloody important to help keep the "baddies" out of your business.
One of the hardest things you can do is try and recover an account that you’re locked out of
One of the easiest things you can do is to set up security settings, like 2FA, to limit the chances of this ever happening
🚨 See below for a link to setting it up across your digital accounts.

Don’t Use Stylised Text on Social Media. Here’s Why …
If you want your message to land, be seen and heard - don’t use stylised gimmicky text on social media captions.
I explain why it’s always better to be accessible.

How I Would Explain What I Do to A 5-yr old
How would you explain what you do to a 5-yr old?
Is your social media marketing crystal clear and hitting the mark?

Everything to Share, Nothing to Prove
"Everything to Share, Nothing to Prove"
I heard this quote from comedian/writer Sara Pascoe on Kirsty Young's "Young Again" podcast recently, and it's stuck with me.

Transformative Marketing for an Artist: the Shazia Mahmood Case Study
We have navigated the challenges of digital marketing in the creative sector, leading to a prosperous and fulfilling professional relationship.
By combining Shazia's artistic excellence with my creative and strategic digital marketing expertise, we've developed a sustainable model that continues to expand her reach, increase sales, and enhance her professional reputation in the art world.
By combining Shazia's artistic excellence with my creative and strategic digital marketing expertise, we've developed a sustainable model that continues to expand her reach, increase sales, and enhance her professional reputation in the art world.

How not to be a Spammy Pammy
I'm seeing this practice a lot more and not a fan ... @ mentioning a MASSIVE bunch of peeps in LinkedIn™️ posts.
Why? It really is a bit spammy and LinkedIn™️ best practice suggests max 5 relevant @ mentions of people or organisations in posts.
You are effectively creating an engagement pod in plain sight — and the LinkedIn™️ gods really hate engagement pods!
‘Debbie hosted an incredible live on our community app, highlighting the benefits of LinkedIN and how to feel more 'at home' here.
She covered an abundance of positives!
From beefing up your profile to leveraging your story to provoke intimacy with your audience.
Not being afraid to dive into new connections and aligning with your 'people' and business'
I feel so grateful to have had this insight. ’
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