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The Online Presence Guy's Blog

Welcome and thank you for stopping by. On this blog, you will find posts primarily focussed on small business owners and freelancers around the world. These include business-related advice, experience and tips, social media hints, tips and news and website and SEO articles. Please do join the newsletter if you find value in these posts to be updated of new posts.

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How many hashtags should I use on Instagram?

Elton Cilliers

Mar 12, 2021
4 min

How many hashtags should I use on Instagram?

Follow my blog on Bloglovin New to using Instagram for your business? Not entirely sure what hashtags are? Not sure how many hashtags to...

Buy Cheap, Buy Twice

Elton Cilliers

Feb 26, 2021
7 min

Buy Cheap, Buy Twice

Looking to cut corners in your small business startup? Buying cheap can ultimately cost you in the future. Invest in your business wisely.

Why vanity metrics should be avoided

Elton Cilliers

Feb 12, 2021
6 min

Why vanity metrics should be avoided

In this blog post, I'll explore why vanity metrics are a complete waste of your time and efforts when starting and running your small...

Top 9 common mistakes on Instagram

Elton Cilliers

Feb 5, 2021
9 min

Top 9 common mistakes on Instagram

In this post I'll explore 9 common mistakes I notice small business owners making on Instagram. Remember, as a small business owner your...

Google My Business For Small Business Owners

Elton Cilliers

Jan 29, 2021
4 min

Google My Business For Small Business Owners

If you are a small business owner and have not registered your business on Google My Business, you are missing a very important trick and...

How do I identify my ideal client?

Elton Cilliers

Jan 15, 2021
4 min

How do I identify my ideal client?

Identifying your ideal client profile is crucial in streamlining your marketing strategy. In this post, we explore why it's so important!

Small Business Support Squad - Facebook Group

Elton Cilliers

Dec 23, 2020
6 min

Small Business Support Squad - Facebook Group

The Small Business Support Squad Facebook Group. A group for freelancers by freelancers. Get help and support with your startup.

What is the best time to post to Instagram?

Elton Cilliers

Dec 18, 2020
3 min

What is the best time to post to Instagram?

In truth, whilst you will find many articles and blog posts that suggest the best times to post, these are simply guidelines and are...

How often should I post to Instagram? - 2021

Elton Cilliers

Dec 7, 2020
5 min

How often should I post to Instagram? - 2021

How often should I post to Instagram? A question I've been asked and see asked on a regular basis. This blog post exists to answer this.

Resistance to business coaching

Elton Cilliers

Nov 20, 2020
4 min

Resistance to business coaching

Being open to feedback and/or coaching is key to being a successful freelancer or small business owner.

Five reasons your small business needs a business plan

Elton Cilliers

Oct 22, 2020
5 min

Five reasons your small business needs a business plan

Five reasons why your small business needs a business plan.

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