Social Media Decoded

August Jump-Start: 4-Week Action Plan to Elevate Your Brand


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This episode hands you a clear, week-by-week roadmap for August, showing exactly how to fix your funnel, optimize one platform, activate community, and upsell with smart surveys—so you can boost visibility and revenue without overwhelm.

Key Points Covered
  • Why one focus per week beats multitasking for brand growth
  • Week-1 “Bio & Link” funnel audit to capture more leads instantly
  • Week-2 SEO tune-up for Instagram, LinkedIn, or your podcast trailer
  • Week-3 micro-challenge framework to spark community engagement
  • Week-4 upsell-and-survey strategy that drives sales and market research in one move
  • Two 90-minute implementation blocks to lock in momentum
  • Action Steps
    1. Rewrite your IG bio and replace multiple links with one clear freebie.
    2. Add keyword-rich alt text to ten existing posts or publish a 60-second podcast trailer.
    3. Run a five-day challenge inside your group or Stories to activate members.
    4. Offer a bite-size product and survey buyers on next-step desires.
    5. Resources Mentioned
      • Visibility Insider newsletter for the printable F.O.C.U.S. worksheet- DM Me on IG @MichelleLThames
      • Free 7-Day Visibility Challenge for daily accountability
      • Stay inspired and get daily visibility tips—follow Michelle everywhere:
        • Instagram: @michellelthames
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        • Podcast: Social Media Decoded
        • Ready to increase your Visibility? Join the FREE 7-Day Visibility Challenge HERE

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