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Practical guides on short-form video, Instagram growth, and social media strategy. Written for UK businesses who want results, not engagement metrics.
From the FIXX Media desk.
Why short-form video is the fastest way to grow a local business right now
The algorithm rewards short-form video more than any other organic format. Here is how Reels and TikTok work for local businesses, and how to get started this week.
Read article →Instagram Reels vs TikTok: which platform is worth your time as a UK business?
Both platforms reward short-form video, but the audience, algorithm, and content culture are different. A full comparison with a platform recommendation by business type.
Read article →What actually gets people through the door: social media for restaurants and pubs
Likes do not pay bills. A practical guide to what content drives real bookings, what wastes your time, and how to build a simple weekly content plan.
Read article →How to grow your Instagram as a small business in the UK (2026 guide)
Reels are now the primary discovery engine on Instagram. Here is a practical system for building an audience that actually converts, from profile setup to the 12-week consistency plan.
Read article →Why your social media isn't working (and what to fix first)
Most small businesses post consistently and see almost no return. The problem is almost never effort. Here is a breakdown of the five most common mistakes and a 90-day reset plan.
Read article →How to choose a social media management agency (2026 UK guide)
What a social media agency actually does, how pricing really works, what to look for, and the exact questions to ask before you hire one.
Read article →How often should a business post on social media? (2026 guide)
Posting frequency by platform, why consistency beats volume, whether you can post too much, and how to actually keep the cadence up.
Read article →Why aren't my Instagram Reels getting views? (2026 guide)
Low views are feedback, not a shadowban. The real reasons Reels flop, how the algorithm decides reach, and how to fix it.
Read article →Do Instagram hashtags still work in 2026?
The honest answer, how many to use, where to put them, and what actually drives reach now.
Read article →How to film good social media content on your phone
You don't need a fancy camera. The light, setup, settings and shots that make phone video look professional.
Read article →More articles on the way. Get in touch if there's a topic you'd like us to cover.