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Social Media

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Making a Social Media Ad

The ten most common social media ad mistakes — and exactly what to do instead to win attention and conversions.

August 20, 2026 · 2 min readRead 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Making a Social Media Ad
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How to Advertise a Small Business on Social Media

A step-by-step social media advertising strategy for small businesses, from choosing platforms to turning attention into sales.

May 28, 2026 · 2 min readRead How to Advertise a Small Business on Social Media
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How to Make a Video Advertisement for Facebook

How to use short-form video advertising on Facebook effectively, from mobile-first framing to captions and clear calls to action.

March 12, 2026 · 2 min readRead How to Make a Video Advertisement for Facebook
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How to Make an Advertisement for Instagram

How to create effective Instagram ads across Reels, Stories and feed, with the right format, hook and call to action for each.

March 5, 2026 · 2 min readRead How to Make an Advertisement for Instagram
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How to Make an Advertisement for TikTok

A practical guide to TikTok ads: hooks, pacing, vertical framing, native tone and calls to action that actually convert.

February 26, 2026 · 2 min readRead How to Make an Advertisement for TikTok
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Why Claymation Ads Stand Out on Social Media

Feeds are saturated with the same glossy content. Here is why a handmade clay world stops thumbs mid-scroll and earns attention.

January 22, 2026 · 2 min readRead Why Claymation Ads Stand Out on Social Media