More and Then Some

19/06/2024

Schedule that dopamine hit!

I’m going to make a bold claim here and say that putting my apps in folders and scheduling notifications has changed my life.

Swipe through to see how it can change your life, too 😁

I've tried it all before.

Turning off notifications, deleting apps, uploading other apps to block apps, setting focus times and time limits.

I’ve cheated on all of them.

Having notifications turned off meant that I was just constantly hopping around platforms, hunting for notifications.

Ooh, the pull of those little red bells!

It took some finagling but it’s been very soothing to have the dopamine hit scheduled.

Here's how to do it:

Go to Settings → Notifications → Scheduled summary → Set times → Adjust app of choice.

I'm talking more about dealing with doubt and dopamine when posting online at siobhanfitzgerald.substack.com. DM me and I'll send you a direct link, if you like!

16/06/2024

This image of a radio station tuned to f***ed has been rattling around my brain for years.

I'm talking what I've been finding helpful lately for dealing with the doubt and dopamine that comes with posting online at siobhanfitzgerald.substack.com. DM me and I'll send you a direct link, if you like!

11/06/2024

05/10/2021

"It's a bit late to be leaving the house, isn't it?," says accusatory cat.

Thanks for the reminder, cat, that there never seems to be enough time. Not when you're rushing out the door in the morning, or up against a deadline.

Or, running a small business 😱

I would now like to take this opportunity to thank all the receptionists, administrators, accountants, managers, bosses, HR departments, and sales and marketing staff I ever worked with because now that I am doing ALL of your jobs, I get it!

You spent your time taking care all these tasks that I wasn't very good at so that I could do just one thing - my job.

Mind, blown 🤯🤯

Tell me I'm not the only one that thinks this when they start a business!

Since time is ticking away, I'm going to be talking about various ways to save time when it comes to marketing this month. Let me know if there's anything you'd like me to cover in the comments!

Chat soon,

Siobhan 🧡

24/09/2021

What comes to mind when you hear the word 'strategy' or 'plan'?

Do you imagine reams of paper filled with super involved SWOT and competitor analyses alongside complicated graphs?

It doesn't have to be this way!

Read through this post for 4 easy ways to kick start your strategy.

Nothing fancy or complicated required. Just a little thinking on your part 😉

Once you have completed these steps, you'll have a clearer picture of what to post on your social media.

If you need any support with developing your brand strategy, let's chat! Head to the link in my bio to book your FREE discovery call.

Chat soon!

Siobhán 🧡

16/09/2021

Increase your engagement with Call to Actions (CTAs)!

I did a call out for opinions on CTAs the other day and got some really interesting feedback...

Some people said they don't even register them anymore

Some said they hate being told what to do

While others don't mind a bit of instruction

And others advised to use CTAs with caution

All great points!

In marketing parlance, CTAs are a given but I think more personal or conversational CTAs that encourage (rather than instruct) are best.

What do you think? If you found this post useful, save it for when you're writing your next CTA 😉

And if you've never tried CTAs out before, have a go and see how your audience responds. I'd love to know how you get on!

Chat soon!

Siobhán 🧡

14/09/2021

What do you think when you see or hear 'like and follow'? Do you think...

😾Pushy?

🧀Cheesy?

🙄Too obvious?

👎Ineffective?

CTAs or Call to Actions such as 'like and follow for more,' 'head to the link in my bio,' and 'comment below' are easy ways to increase engagement on social media but a lot of small business owners don't use them.

Why's that? I'd love to know!

Let me know your opinion in the comments👇🏻 or in my stories today.

Thank you!

Siobhán 🧡