Ashley Yates / Studio AYM

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

If your relationship with social media is "I know I should post....""I'll get to it later....""I haven't posted in weeks...
06/17/2026

If your relationship with social media is

"I know I should post...."
"I'll get to it later...."
"I haven't posted in weeks...."

Then this is your reminder that social media might not be a DIY task anymore

As businesses grow priorities shift and sometimes the best thing you can do is to bring in support from someone who can help carry the load

If you think your business is ready for a change, reach out to me or fill out the form in my bio 💌



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06/16/2026

Dog grooming salons are sitting on a GOLDMINE of content and most of them don't even realize it 🐶

The secret? Stop making content about dog grooming and start making content about dogs.

People want to see the goofy doodle that fell asleep during his appointment or the puppy getting its first groom or the dramatic husky singing the song of his people during bath time 😂

The best performing content isn't always the most polished. It's the content that makes dog owners and lovers smile, laugh, relate or immediately think of their dog or their friend's dog.

If I was running the socials for a dog grooming business i'd be leaning into transformations, dog personalities, groomer personalities, educational tips, client reactions and behind the scenes.

People book services but they connect with stories 🐾🦴🤎

One viral video won't build a business but a consistent strategy just might.Behind every piece of content that performs ...
06/15/2026

One viral video won't build a business but a consistent strategy just might.

Behind every piece of content that performs well is a lot more than just hitting the post button.

It's understanding your audience, knowing what content they are interested in, creating with intention, and showing up consistently even when the results aren't immediate.

Social media isn't about chasing trends 24/7. Putting yourself and your business on social media is about building trust, staying visible and creating content that makes people want to stick around.

That's why investing in a social media professional can make such a difference. You're not just getting content you're getting strategy, creativity and someone who is constantly thinking about how your brand can stand out online.

The goal isn't one viral moment, it's sustainable growth. ⚡️

A look into my services and offerings 🖤Not every business needs someone to take over their social media. Sometimes you j...
06/12/2026

A look into my services and offerings 🖤

Not every business needs someone to take over their social media. Sometimes you just need a strategy, or content, or direction.

That's exactly why I offer one time services along with my monthly packages. One time services give you the opportunity to optimize one part of your business online instead of the whole thing, and they also give you the opportunity to work with me and see how we could work together.

Whether you're looking for a content session, social media audit, strategy call, or account optimization, these are designed to give you the focused support you deserve.

There is no one size fits all approach and there never should be. No matter what stage of your social media journey you are in, there is a solution for you. ⚡️

Reach out to me via dm or email and let's make some magic together: [email protected] ⚡️

06/11/2026

The time has come for the girlies that love an aesthetically pleasing feed....you can now reorder your grid on Instagram 🙌

HOW TO DO IT:
*Hold down on the post you'd like to reorder
*Tap "reorder grid"
*Move any post you'd like!

I guess this makes one of the few useful IG updates the platform has made? 😂

You do NOT need 7 new content ideas every week One of the biggest heartbreaks I see business owners make is creating a p...
06/09/2026

You do NOT need 7 new content ideas every week

One of the biggest heartbreaks I see business owners make is creating a piece of content, posting it once and then never using it again....makes me want to cry honestly 🥲

That reel you spent time filming? Could become:

📚 a carousel
📱 several story slides
📸 a feed post
📧 an email newsletter

If creating content consistently feels exhausting, ask yourself

"How else can I use what i've already created"

Instead of

"What should I post next?"

You'll save time, stay consistent and get a LOT more mileage out of your content

06/08/2026

Your reel could have the best editing, the prettiest visuals and the perfect audio. But if the first few second don't make someone stop scrolling, none of that matters.

One of the biggest mistakes I see businesses and other creators make is spending all their time on the content itself and almost no time on the hook.

People decide FAST whether they're going to keep watching...like literally seconds.

Try swapping:

"Hey guys"
"Today I wanted to talk about"

For:
"The biggest mistakes I see..."
"Nobody talks about this but...."
"Can I be honest for a sec?"

Small change but a BIG difference!

What hook do you find yourself using most? 👀

When your entire personality can be summed up in a keychain (or multiple 👀😂) Tag your bestie and let them know which one...
06/05/2026

When your entire personality can be summed up in a keychain (or multiple 👀😂)

Tag your bestie and let them know which one they are ✨

06/04/2026

Not gonna lie...making this video made me hungry for ice cream 😅🍦

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 💛

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