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3. They’re inconsistent

The most detrimental thing you can do online is post inconsistently.

The second you forget to post, people forget about you.

The brand awareness fades and the traffic dies.

Create a posting schedule, and stay consistent.

2. They post from the company

Posting content as a company is going about it the completely wrong way in 2025.

Why?

Humans connect with other humans. They don’t care about logos, brands, or fancy fonts. They want to see a person!

Post as the founder. You’ll attract attention.

1. They post the WRONG content

Instead of posting content to reach everyone, target ONE specific audience.

And instead of writing content that only informs, write content that informs, entertains, builds trust, and persuades.

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3. Lack of Consistency

Another problem is lack of consistency.

If you don't continue to post, the
algorithm will ignore you.

Meaning:

You don't get recognition.

And people forget about you.

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2. Dry Writing

Frankly, I see a lot of people online with writing drier than the Sahara Desert.

It's boring.

People scroll past.

Instead:

• Exaggerate your writing
• Use simple words
• Use strong verbs

Make it entertaining AND informative.

1. Scattered Content

Instead of using the "Sniper Shot Content" method, most business owners post about everything and everyone.

This means their content isn't targeted.

So no one will engage with it.

They'll just scroll past.

Wanna fix it?

Start writing about ONE thing.

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5. Bad Creative

Last but not least, we've got the creative.

SO many businesses and I mean, SO MANY have bad creative.

An ugly picture
Clashing colors
Bad photo editing

People won't buy if they hate what they're looking at.

Make a good first impression with your creative.

4. Wrong Problem

Similar to wrong market...

Wrong problem is when you might have the right market, but you're solving the wrong problem for them.

They might not want your turbo-blaster 9000 because they don't need it.

Solve the right problem, and people will buy.

3. Scattered Thinking

Another problem I see?

Scattered thinking.

Instead of sticking with ONE big idea to position yourself in, some business owners pick multiple.

They want to position by product, brand, price, location, everything.

That doesn't work.

Pick one, that's it.

2. Branding

I've seen a lot of businesses do this.

They create an ad, social media post, article, and use vibrant colors, a different feel, and nothing that has to do with their brand.

No wonder it flops.

No one knows who it belongs to.

Be consistent with your branding.

1. Wrong Market

A big problem businesses make is targeting the wrong people.

They'll set up their ad, create the copy, strategize and then completely forget to focus on the targeting.

...And then it flops.

Target your market FIRST, then focus on the creative part.