5 Signs You Need a Social Media Strategy (and what to do about it)

Free Workbook for Small Business Owners

Let me guess – you’re posting on social media because you know you “should.” Everyone says it’s important for your business. But deep down, you’re not entirely sure if it’s really doing anything.

You post when you remember. You share what feels easy. You see what competitors are doing and think “maybe I should try that too.” But at the end of the day, you can’t confidently say whether your social media is helping your business or just eating up your time.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Most small business owners are winging it on social media. They’re posting randomly, hoping something sticks and feeling frustrated and drained when the results don’t match the effort.

Here’s the truth: Random posting equals random results.

But there’s good news. The fact that you’re recognising this means you’re already ahead of most businesses. And fixing it doesn’t have to be complicated.

The Problem with “Winging It”

Social media without a strategy is like trying to run your business without a plan. You might stumble onto success occasionally but it’s mostly luck. Without a clear strategy, you’re likely:

• Posting inconsistently – three times one week then nothing for a month
• Creating content based on what feels easy and not what serves your goals
• Copying what your competitors do without understanding why
• Not tracking what’s working (or even knowing what to track)
• Spending time on social media but seeing no real business impact

Sound exhausting? That’s because it is.

The problem isn’t that you’re doing social media wrong. The problem is you’re doing social media without intention.

What is a Social Media Strategy?

Before we go any further, let’s clear something up. A social media strategy isn’t a complicated 50-page document full of marketing jargon.

A strategy is simply:

• Knowing WHO you’re talking to
• Understanding WHAT they need from you
• Being clear on WHY you’re on social media (your business goals)
• Having a plan for WHAT to post and WHEN
• Tracking WHETHER it’s working

When you have a strategy, you know what you’re doing and why. You can make informed decisions. And most importantly, you can connect your social media efforts to actual business results.

Introducing: The 5 Signs Workbook

I created this free workbook because I kept seeing the same patterns with small business owners.

They’d come to me frustrated, overwhelmed and convinced they were “bad at social media.” But they weren’t bad at it. They just didn’t have a strategy.

The ‘5 Signs You Need a Social Media Strategy’ Workbook helps you:

• Identify exactly where your social media is falling short
• Understand why those gaps matter for your business
• Get practical solutions you can implement yourself
• Know when it makes sense to get professional help

This isn’t about making you feel bad about what you’re not doing. It’s about giving you clarity on where you are and a practical path forward.

What’s Inside the Workbook

The workbook walks you through 5 telltale signs that your social media needs a proper strategy.

For each sign, you’ll:

1. Read an honest description to see if it applies to you
2. Reflect on your current approach with guided questions
3. Get a Quick Fix you can implement immediately
4. Learn when professional help makes more sense than DIY

At the end, you’ll score your results and receive personalised next steps based on how many signs you identified with.

What Makes This Workbook Different

• It’s interactive, not passive
  This isn’t just information you read and forget. You’ll actively work through reflection questions that help you understand your specific situation
• It’s honest, not sugar-coated
  If your social media needs work, you’ll know. But you’ll also know what to do about it. No vague advice like “just be consistent” or “post more often”.
• It’s practical, not theoretical
  Every sign includes actionable solutions. Quick Fixes you can implement today, plus guidance on when professional support makes more sense.
• It’s personalised, not generic
  Based on your results (how many signs you tick), you’ll get specific next steps tailored to where YOU are right now. Not where some expert thinks you should be.

Who Is This Workbook For?

This workbook is perfect if you:

• Post on social media but aren’t sure if it’s working
• Feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice out there
• Want to stop wasting time on things that don’t matter
• Need clarity before investing more time or money in social media
• Are ready to be honest about what needs to change
• Run a small business and do your own marketing
• Feel like social media is just another task on your endless to-do list

This workbook is NOT for you if:

• You already have a clear strategy and see consistent results
• You’re not willing to honestly assess your current approach
• You’re looking for quick hacks or shortcuts (there aren’t any)
• You expect social media success without any effort or investment

What You’ll Gain From This Workbook

By the time you finish working through this 20-minute exercise, you’ll have:

Clarity on whether your social media is helping your business or just keeping you busy

Understanding of the specific gaps in your current approach (not just vague feelings of “this isn’t working”)

Confidence to make decisions about your social media strategy instead of second-guessing everything

Direction with clear, actionable next steps that are right for YOUR situation (no more guessing or copying)

Time saved in the long run by focusing on what matters for your business goals

Peace of mind knowing you have a plan moving forward instead of just winging it

Permission to either DIY with the Quick Fixes or get professional help (both are valid choices)

Ready to Get Clear on Your Social Media?

Stop guessing. Stop copying. Stop feeling frustrated.

Download the free “5 Signs You Need a Social Media Strategy” workbook and finally get clarity on what’s working, what’s not and what to do about it.

You’re already spending time on social media. This workbook ensures that time is actually moving your business forward.

P.S. If you’re still reading this, you already know your social media needs work. Stop putting it off. Download the workbook, spend 20 minutes getting honest with yourself and finally get clarity on what to do next. Your future self will thank you.

Download the 5 Signs You Need a Social Media Strategy

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