Elton Cilliers
Introducing Grumpy Git's Road Trip - Vanlife UK
An introduction to my alter ego, Grumpy Git and his plans for travelling to 30 countries in the UK and Europe.
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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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Elton Cilliers
- May 6, 2021
- 11 min
How does a social media algorithm work?
Wondering how social media algorithms work? It's a question people have asked since the advent of social media. Here are some knowns.
Elton Cilliers
- May 5, 2021
- 5 min
What is an Instagram follow loop?
What is an Instagram follow loop or engagement pod and what are the benefits and drawbacks of being involved in them.
Elton Cilliers
- Apr 27, 2021
- 2 min
Why aren't my TikTok videos doing well on Instagram?
Are you a TikTok video creator? Do you share your TikTok videos to other platforms? Seeing a reduction in reach? Read this blog!
Elton Cilliers
- Apr 16, 2021
- 3 min
Social Media Mistakes - Cold Pitching
Cold pitching, the art of sending someone a sales pitch that is a total stranger to you, is not setting you up for long term success.
Elton Cilliers
- Apr 9, 2021
- 3 min
Is buying followers on Instagram legal?
Social media mistakes - Buying Followers. Do not be lured by the temptation of buying fake followers and engagement.
Elton Cilliers
- Apr 5, 2021
- 12 min
About The Online Presence Guy
Wondering if The Online Presence Guy is qualified to help you on the road to small business success? Wonder no more!
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...
Elton Cilliers
- Mar 5, 2021
- 5 min
The Online Presence Guy YouTube Channel
Over the last few weeks, I've been undergoing a little bit of a rebrand. And have decided to trade as The Online Presence Guy. With this...
Elton Cilliers
- Feb 20, 2021
- 4 min
Top 8 FREE stock image websites
Why on earth would a photographer create a blog post about the best places to get FREE stock images from?! The truth of the matter is,...
Elton Cilliers
- Feb 19, 2021
- 4 min
Is using Link.tree bad for SEO?
Is using link.tree bad for SEO? Unfortunately, it is. It isn't so much that it's bad for SEO, it's that it's not ideal for SEO. Let me...
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...
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...
Elton Cilliers
- Jan 30, 2021
- 5 min
100 Social media questions to encourage engagement
100 Social Media questions to get your audience engaged on your content. Get 200 if you join my newsletter.
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!
Elton Cilliers
- Jan 1, 2021
- 4 min
5 Jobs You Should Hire A Copywriter For
Guest blog by Concetta Cassidy providing 5 reasons why you should hire a copywriter for your business.
Elton Cilliers
- Dec 24, 2020
- 5 min
What are virtual photoshoots?
What are virtual photoshoots and what do you need to undertake one? What kind of quality can you expect?
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.
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...
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.
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