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We’re going back to basics today because we want to talk about something that’s pretty important to grasp if you want to be successful when using social media for your business. Whilst content is king and video is the way of the future, all of this can’t exist without the content pillars.

Social Media Marketing 101: The Content Pillars

August 12, 2022

We hear it time and time again. “I don’t need a website. I’m booked out without one!” “We’re already so busy. We don’t need to be on social media.” “I’ll be in touch when things get quiet!” Hard truth bomb for you… that’s not really how marketing works! Which is why we’re here to tell […]

March 11, 2022

Why You Should Still Invest In Marketing Even When You’re ‘Booked Out’

  Paragon Collective is exactly as our name suggests, a collection of creatives supporting clients to be their best through simple, elegant and effective digital solutions. Founded in 2018 we have quickly become the go-to biz in Cairns for all things Social Media & Digital Marketing. We found the more we supported and elevated our clients, the more […]

Cairns Business Excellence Awards Submission: About Paragon Collective

October 19, 2021

If there’s any type of social media buzz on the World Wide Web right now, then it’s probably about Instagram Reels, otherwise known as TikTok’s newest video rival. They a REEL-y hot right now! The reason there’s such a high comparison between the two is because of the glaringly obvious similarity on their primary offering […]

October 2, 2020

HOW TO USE INSTAGRAM REELS FOR BUSINESS

Has your business closed or been highly impacted by COVID-19? You may be eligible to apply for $10,000 to assist you. The QLD Government opened up applications for Round 2 of the Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant on Wednesday 1 July, and although new applications are no longer being accepted for SEQ businesses, they are still accepting applications for […]

HOW TO APPLY FOR $10,000 TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS THRIVE THROUGH COVID-19

September 2, 2020

Are you in #strugglestreet when it comes to forward planning your social media content? Do you want to get organised and avoid the dreaded creativity struggle? Well, we’ve done the hard work and created a FREE Social Planner Pack available for download, including a 7-Day Schedule Planner and a 30-Day Content Planner. Get your hands on […]

June 29, 2020

HOW TO CREATE A SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT CALENDAR

Any Pinterest fans out there? Then, you’d know how much of a game-changer it is for business. It’s honestly one of the best tools you can use if you’re serious about driving traffic back to your website. It’s funny because I’m not actually active on the platform just yet. I’ve only just realised how powerful it truly […]

HOW TO USE THE NEW PLANOLY PINTEREST UPLOADER FEATURE

March 1, 2020

Tune in! This feature is solid gold! I can hear a few of you asking “What exactly is an IG shop, how will it help me to grow my business, and how can I set one up?”. Well, basically, an IG shop allows you to integrate your entire product catalog with your IG profile. This […]

February 3, 2020

HOW TO SET UP THE INSTAGRAM SHOPPING FEATURE

Between biz life, parental duties, extra-curricular activities, appointments, and ever-growing to-do lists, many of us feel constantly rushed and overwhelmed. It’s no wonder why we’re all trying to get on the mindfulness bandwagon! Yes, smartphones tend to make our busy lives even busier, but they can also be used as a simplifying tool. I believe […]

HOW TO BECOME MORE PRODUCTIVE AND ORGANISED WITH APPS

December 17, 2019

Though you may “have” an IG or FB page, it is essentially rented space. Sorry to burst your bubble, but your handles don’t actually belong to you!This means you have no control over what happens in the future…you know…if Mark Zuckerberg decided to shut up shop or move people to another unknown platform!So, if you […]

October 7, 2019

HOW TO GROW YOUR EMAIL LIST USING A LEAD MAGNET