Ashley Yates / Studio AYM

Ashley Yates / Studio AYM SMM | Content Creation | Design | Strategy
Est. 2020

06/04/2026

Not gonna lie...making this video made me hungry for ice cream πŸ˜…πŸ¦

People don't buy products, they buy feelings...that's the kind of content ice cream shops should be posting

The goal is to get people to say "want to go get ice cream tonight?!"

The most successful ice cream shop content isn't just visually appealing, it's sensory

The scoop, the pour, the crunch, the atmosphere

The more you can appeal to the senses of your audience, the more memorable your content becomes

June is PACKED with content opportunities for my local business besties!Between Belmont, graduation season, Father's Day...
06/01/2026

June is PACKED with content opportunities for my local business besties!

Between Belmont, graduation season, Father's Day and summer long events...you really don't need to reinvent the wheel

One of the biggest mistakes I see business owners make is waiting until the day of the holiday or event to think about posting

A little planning now will leave you way less stressed later!

Save this post for your June content planning and send to your favorite small business owner πŸ’›

05/29/2026

Make the investment, hire someone to make your life easier.

You'll be so glad you did 🀍

POV: your june content calendar just got easier 😎If you've been staring at your calendar wondering what to post next mon...
05/28/2026

POV: your june content calendar just got easier 😎

If you've been staring at your calendar wondering what to post next month, start here

There are SO many great content dates in June that can work for any industry!

Save this for when you don't know what to post next month β˜€οΈ

The best trends are the ones you can adapt to in ANY industry πŸ‘The "girl grip" trend works because it feels personal, ae...
05/26/2026

The best trends are the ones you can adapt to in ANY industry πŸ‘

The "girl grip" trend works because it feels personal, aesthetic, and human which is EXACTLY what audiences are craving right now

Here are content ideas businesses can recreate this week without overcomplicating production

05/21/2026

Not every business needs to post more a lot of them just need to post better (and this probably includes you)

I still see brands:
*only posting promos
*posting with ZERO strategy (like...still?? really?? πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ)
*changing their branding every other week

and then wondering why their content isn't converting!

Your social media should help people connect with your business in every piece of content you post, not just fill space on a feed

Good content builds trust first, sales come after that

Your coffee order and your social media management style being directly connected somehow just makes sense β˜•οΈThe aesthet...
05/20/2026

Your coffee order and your social media management style being directly connected somehow just makes sense β˜•οΈ

The aesthetic SMM's, strategy first managers, chaotic creatives and burnout editors all deserve compensation immediately

And be honest...which one are you? πŸ‘€ I don't judge...

05/19/2026

Trying to enjoy the gorgeous weather and work outside is quite literally more effort than it's worth πŸ˜…

My outside time is strictly a no screen break now πŸ˜‚

I hear this ALL the time from business owners and honestly? I completely understand itHiring someone to help with your b...
05/18/2026

I hear this ALL the time from business owners and honestly? I completely understand it

Hiring someone to help with your brand/social media is a commitment, and it's normal to want to make sure it's the right fit first

That's exactly why I offer one time services and smaller projects for business owners who:

Want guidance
Need a refresh
Feel overwhelmed
Or just aren't ready for full monthly management yet

You don't have to jump straight into a huge package to start improving your online presence

Sometimes one strategy session, content shoot, refresh, or audit is enough to completely shift things for you

No pressure, no awkward sales energy...just supporting where you're at

05/14/2026

Your google business profile is free real estate and most local businesses are wasting it!

If you haven't touched yours in 30+ days, Google has already noticed and so have your competitors.

Here's what's actually moving the needle:

*updated hours (including holiday hours)
*fresh photos (weekly)
*responding to EVERY review
*posting updates like it's another social account

The last one is actually the biggest thing people miss. Google rewards consistency so the more active you are on your GMB profile the more it shows up when people search near you.

Your customers are searching right now, the question is are they finding you or is someone else?

Drop a "πŸ“" in the comments if you want me to do a full GMB audit walk through

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