by Stephen Robinson | Jan 15, 2026 | Branding, Social Media
If you’re a local business owner posting on social media and thinking, “Why isn’t this working?” — you’re not alone. We see it all the time at SMR Social. Businesses are posting regularly, using decent visuals, even following the so-called “rules”, yet their reach,...
by Stephen Robinson | Jan 8, 2026 | AI
For the last few years, social media has felt noisy, crowded and increasingly artificial. AI-generated posts, recycled trends and overly polished content have flooded feeds across every platform. And yet, as we move into 2026, something interesting is happening....
by Stephen Robinson | Jan 6, 2026 | Social Media
A new year always brings new predictions, new “hacks”, and a fresh wave of advice about how small businesses should be using social media. But as we move into 2026, one thing is very clear. The businesses seeing real results on social media are not the ones chasing...
by Stephen Robinson | Dec 4, 2025 | Social Media
The biggest marketing shift of the last decade is happening right now, and it’s being driven by social media. What used to be seen as a supporting role in marketing has officially become the main stage. For years, social media managers have been saying it: social...
by Stephen Robinson | Nov 6, 2025 | Content
Here’s one of the most important social media rules that every small business owner needs to learn: You are not the audience. It sounds harsh, but it’s true. The content that performs best on social media isn’t the content you love. It’s the content that your...
