Welcome to my blog!

I wanted to create a small corner of the internet where you could find out more about Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, so you always have somewhere to turn. Things change so quickly online that hopefully these blog posts will help keep you up to speed!

I’ll be sharing more about my journey online too - the ups, the downs (because this isn’t easy, and I want to normalise the hard bits!) and how my life has changed from working in the corporate world, to working for myself online.

Instagram FAQs

The stuff that’s been bothering you

Social Media Strategy

The nitty gritty, let’s dive in

My Journey Online + Digital Nomad Travel Guides

I’m sharing more about my business, and passing on advice on where is great to work from!

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Instagram’s new grid layout: post sizes and ratios

Instagram have ditched their square grid after 14 long years, so it’s time for us to make some changes…

In this guide, I’ve shared everything you need to know about the new portrait Instagram grid - from the aspect ratios to use, what sizes you should make your posts and how you can make your Instagram grid look more aesthetic again.

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Instagram story post ideas

Run out of Instagram story post ideas? Don't worry, there are 40+ Instagram stories post ideas to get you started in this list (and they're all great for engagement too!)

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How many times a week should you post on Instagram?

Not sure how many times a week you should be posting on Instagram? In this guide, we’ll find the perfect number for you which prioritises you posting consistently, your work-life balance and your mental health.