Getting Social With The Curious Cowgirl

Do you want to play a game of Tag with me? In the world of Social Media Marketing, "tagging" is an essential step in ensuring maximum visibility for your posts, while also giving your followers information they will find helpful. But HOW and WHO should you tag?  All the answers are in this episode! I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl, and I have two booths in the DFW area.  I am the Socia...

You've heard the term "Hashtags", but do you really understand what they are, and how they can help you reach more people, and more potential customers on Facebook and Instagram? I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl, and I have two booths in the DFW area.  I am the Social Media Manager for one of my Antique Malls,, and I teach fellow Dealers how to effective and easily market your ant...

Like any ad in a magazine, newspaper, or in Print generally, grabbing the attention of a potential customer depends on the strength of the text. Your caption on Instagram or Facebook is SO important in "slowing the scroll" and compelling your followers to pause and read your caption. In this episode we will discuss several techniques for writing a GREAT caption that will grab and hold yo...

In addition to swapping out merchandise, dusting and generally keeping your Antique Booth looking fresh and interesting..... Social Media success will depend on your doing THIS task every time to visit your space!! I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl, and I have two booths in the DFW area.  I am the Social Media Manager for one of my Antique Malls,, and I teach fellow Dealers how to effective and e...

As an Antique Dealer or Vintage Dealer, your success in Social Media Marketing depends on this ONE thing.  Spoiler Alert:  It's Consistence.  But how can you be consistent when you are not sure how to even get started? I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl, and I have two booths in the DFW area.  I am the Social Media Manager for one of my Antique Malls,, and I teach fellow Dealers how to effect...

You've heard the word, but what exactly IS the algorithm?  And how can Antique Dealers and Vintage Dealers make the algorithm work in your favor? I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl, and I have two booths in the DFW area.  I am the Social Media Manager for one of my Antique Malls,, and I teach fellow Dealers how to effective and easily market your antique and vintage finds on Facebook and Inst...

You've made the decision to market your Antique or Vintage business on Social Media....Congratulations! Now what?   Is Facebook the best place for Antique Dealers?  Are there more Vintage Dealers on Instagram? What's the real difference between these two Social Media Platforms? I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl, and I have two booths in the DFW area.  I am the Social Media Manager for o...

Ever wondered if you are too old to market your business on Social Media?   Does it seem like only the "young people" know how to maximize their Social Media Marketing on Facebook or Instagram?  Or only "young people" are looking for things to buy on Social Media? In this episode, we are examining exactly which demographics, or age groups, are on both Facebook and Instagram, an...

If you are an Antique Dealer or a Vintage Dealer in an Antique Mall or Multi-Dealer Venue, and you want 2024 to be the year you learn how to market your business on Social Media, you've come to the right place! I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl, and I have two booths in the DFW area.  I am the Social Media Manager for one of my Antique Malls,, and I teach fellow Dealers how to effective and...

It's SO hard....showing our faces on Social Media. But, it's a decision that can significantly increase engagement on your Instagram Account AND help your followers KNOW you....LIKE you....and TRUST you! Need help setting those insecurities aside?  I'm here to help! Let's discuss Three Tips for (relatively) painless ways to Show Your Face on Instagram. I mportant Show Notes and...

Location. Location. Location. Important in Real Estate.  Important in Social Media Marketing on Instagram. In this Episode, I'm discussing Four Ways you can incorporate Location and Geography into your Instagram Posts, so that your potential customers know where to find you and the algorithm can work smarter on your behalf! I mportant Show Notes and Links: Here's a deeper explanation of...

It's exciting to commit to growing your Instagram Following!  We all have visions of more Followers, more Likes...and especially more sales!!! But, it's also a lot of work.  Growing any Social Media Account takes commitment, time and patience. So, how long do you have to wait to see the fruits of your labors? Let's discuss in this episode! I mportant Show Notes and Links: Here'...

The purpose of Social Media is to help you MARKET your business...and so it makes sense that many people believe BIGGER hashtags will help increase their reach. Well, not necessarily. In this episode, I'm discussing the pros and cons of selecting those BIG hashtags, and offering a different perspective on curating the BEST hashtags for your posts. Important Show Notes and Links: Here's a...

The purpose of Social Media is to help you MARKET your business...not WASTE your time! But since all Social Media Platforms are designed to hook us and keep us scrolling, what habits can we adopt that will make our time spent on Social Media meaningful? In this episode, I'm offering 5 Tips for Creating Healthy Habits while on Social Media. Important Show Notes and Links: Here's a deeper...

As an Antique Mall Manager, you wear a lot of hats! And Marketing your Mall should be at the top of your priority list! Social Media is one of the most effective (and FREE) methods of marketing! In this episode, I offering tips and recommendations to make Social Media marketing EASIER and more EFFECTIVE for your Antique Mall! Important Show Notes and Links: Consider Following  the Head of Instagra...

As an Antiques Dealer, why do you want to include REELS in your Instagram posting and marketing efforts? The primary benefit of Reels is brand awareness. REELS enable your content to be seen on the Explore page as well as the Home Feed of your Followers.   More views can lead to more sales! In this episode, I offering several REEL ideas that will help those who see your content get to KNOW you bet...

How often should you be posting on Social Media for maximum effective marketing? Once a day?  Twice a week?  Six times a day? Let's discuss all the pros and cons, and my best practice advice. Important Show Notes and Links What do you mean Instagram is moving away from promoting images?  Click here for a deeper explanation.  How did I get started helping Antique & Vintage Dealers learn to...

Whether it's a Social Media Workshop with dozens of Dealers in attendance.... Or a one-on-one Private Lesson.... This Episode is all about the 5 Questions my Clients ALWAYS ask!  And I bet you have wondered the same thing too! Important Show Notes and Links Should You have a Personal Instagram Account or a Business Account.  My advice is here. How did I get started helping Antique & Vinta...

As I conduct Instagram Marketing Workshops, or coach Dealers one-on-one, the same question always comes up: Should I have a Business Account or a Personal Account on Instagram? In this Episode I'm discussing the pros and cons of each, and what you should consider to make the best decision for your business! Important Show Notes and Links What do you mean Instagram is moving away from promotin...

What is a Social Media Engagement Group, and is participation worth the time?  I'm discussing all the pros and cons in this Episode! Important Show Notes and Links What do you mean Instagram is moving away from promoting images?  Click here for a deeper explanation.  How did I get started helping Antique & Vintage Dealers learn to use Social Media to sell and market?  It's all right...

Looking for creative ways to add Video Content to your Instagram Marketing?  Here's three methods that are simple and effective. Important Announcements: If you, or the Dealers in your Antique Mall, are interesting in learning more about my Zoom-Based Workshops teaching Social Media Strategies, or if you are in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and would like to explore an in-person training Workshop...

What can YOU do to increase the probability of new customers finding your account on Instagram?  Let's consider the options, and what YOU need to do to increase your odds!  Important Announcements: If you, or the Dealers in your Antique Mall, are interesting in learning more about my Zoom-Based Workshops teaching Social Media Strategies, or if you are in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and would li...

There's BIG changes coming to Instagram in the second half of 2021.  What are they, and what do YOU need to do to prepare and adjust? Important Announcements: If you are interesting in learning more about my Zoom-Based Workshops teaching Social Media Strategies, please email me and I will be happy to send you information about the next Workshop. Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing T...

In this Episode I'm Demystifying the Hashtag.   How many should you use, what topics are best, and is bigger better? Hi!  I'm Mary, The Curious Cowgirl. I teach Antiques and Vintage Business owners how to utilize Social Media to cultivate new customers and clients and increase sales. Whether you are an Antiques Dealer.  Run an Antiques Store or Antique Mall.  Maybe you sell Vintage colle...

Want more Likes, Comments and Interaction on your Instagram Content? Here are 5 Ways to Increase Engagement on Instagram. Important Announcements: If you are interesting in learning more about my Zoom-Based Workshops teaching Social Media Strategies, please email me and I will be happy to send you information about the next Workshop. Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Ant...