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#257: I'm Quitting Instagram and This is Why

Jan Ditchfield Season 3 Episode 257

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I'm saying goodbye to Instagram... well, at least the main feed for now. And you know I wouldn't make a move like this without spilling all the tea on why.

Honestly, Instagram and I? We've never quite clicked. Sure, I pushed through the friction because, let's face it, not liking something isn't always a good enough reason to quit, especially if there's a return on the investment. And for a minute there, Instagram did pay off. It wasn't exactly driving sales for my business, but it was a solid top-of-funnel channel. Until it wasn't anymore.

Now, you know I'm all about that data-driven life. And let me tell you, the numbers have been screaming at me lately. Despite pouring hours into content creation, engaging, and posting, the returns just aren't cutting it. No reach, no financial boost. But my other marketing channels? It's a whole different story. The returns there? They're worth the effort.

So, I'm making a bold move and bidding adieu to Instagram. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I'm breaking down exactly how I'm making my exit and what I'll be doubling down on to market my online business instead.

Trust me, this shift? It's gonna be a game-changer. So grab something delish to drink, pop in the earbuds and let's get down to (social media free!) business. 

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