Struggling to Grow Your Business on Social Media? Try This!

Struggling to Grow Your Business on Social Media? Try This Instead!

Written by: Amy Rayanne Harmon

June 21, 2025

A simple daily strategy to get your business seen without burning out or breaking the bank!

Have you ever opened your Facebook or Instagram page, posted something about your business you were proud of, and then… nothing happened?

A few likes, maybe a comment or two, but definitely not the response you were hoping for. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.

Crickets!!!

A lot of business owners feel that same frustration. You’re doing the work. You’re showing up. But somehow, it feels like no one is paying attention.

Most business pages are only shown to a small fraction of followers, and even fewer reach new people.

It’s not your fault. The algorithms are not designed to help small business pages grow for free.

That’s why I started using a different approach.

It’s simple, affordable, and works for nearly any type of business. I call it the $1 a Day Social Media Ads Strategy.

You can download your free copy here

This method helps local business owners, service providers, coaches, consultants, and brick-and-mortar shops finally get seen by the right people. It doesn't require a big budget and you don't have to be a website coder to get it done.

If you're tired of spending hours creating content that doesn’t get noticed, this strategy can change that. It helps you get your business in front of your ideal audience without feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

Let the algorithm do the work instead of elbow grease.

In this blog, I’ll show you how to shift from struggling with organic reach to feeling confident about how you’re showing up online.

You’ll learn how others have used this method to build momentum, attract new customers, and grow faster than they ever could with posting alone.

Let’s get started.

Most people believe if they just post more, use better hashtags, or follow all the latest trends, something will eventually click. But social media is a busy place. Even great content gets buried when it isn’t shown to the right people.

The $1 a Day Ads Strategy changes that. It’s a simple approach that uses a tiny daily ad budget to help your business show up for the right audience. No tech overwhelm. No guesswork.

You don’t need a massive marketing plan or a team behind you. Just a clear message, a few minutes a day, and a dollar. That’s enough to start showing up in the feeds of people who are already looking for what you do.

And when the right people see you consistently, things begin to change. You grow your page, build trust, and get more eyes on what matters most — your business.

Why Posting Alone Isn’t Enough

Let’s clear something up — posting consistently is important. But if you’re only relying on organic reach, you’re basically hoping the algorithm will do you a favor. And most days, it won’t.

Organic reach just means the people who happen to see your post without you paying to promote it. And for business pages, that’s usually a very small group. Even if you have 1,000 followers, only a handful might actually see what you shared.

That’s why it can feel like you’re doing everything right and still not growing. You’re showing up, but not getting seen.

Here’s what many business owners try before ads:

• Posting every day and running out of ideas

• Using trending audio hoping it boosts visibility

• Asking friends and family to like and share

• Hashtag strategies that feel like guesswork

• Boosting posts with no real strategy

The problem? These efforts don’t consistently put your business in front of new, qualified customers.

That’s what makes the $1 a Day strategy different.

With just a dollar a day, you can:

• Choose exactly who sees your message

• Target people by zip code, interest, or behavior

• Build real momentum instead of hoping for a break

• Show up professionally and consistently without burnout

This isn’t about going viral. It’s about getting seen by the people who matter most — your future customers.

Real Results from Real Business Owners

I created this strategy in an effort to help people get the word out about their business and get off the content creation hamster wheel. Then I started teaching it. The results? Simple, steady growth — the kind that actually brings in customers.

Let me tell you about two of them:

1. From just a few followers to over 10,000.
One of my clients had been posting for months but wasn’t getting much traction. She was passionate, had a great offer, and poured her heart into every post — but no one was seeing them. We set up her first $1 a day ad, targeted the right audience, and she started gaining real followers who were actually interested in her service. Over time, her audience grew to more than 10,000 people. But more importantly, she built a community of engaged followers actually interested in her product which let to new leads and sales.

2. A brand-new page that grew to 4,700 qualified followers.
Another individual started from scratch. No followers, no name recognition, and no clue where to begin. We followed the $1 a day strategy, ran one simple ad , and slowly built a page full of real people who were very interested in his profession. After 18 months, he had 4,700 qualified followers.

These aren’t “viral” stories. They’re real results from consistent action.

And while followers are often called a vanity metric, they do matter when they’re the right people. A page with zero followers can look like a brand-new, untested business — and that can make people hesitate. But when your page is full of actual potential customers, it builds trust and credibility fast.

Who This Is For

This strategy isn’t just for tech-savvy marketers or influencers with huge followings. It’s for real business owners — the ones wearing all the hats and juggling a million things every day. If you’ve ever felt like…

• Your business deserves more visibility than it's getting

• You’re exhausted from posting with little return

• You know you need to “do marketing,” but don’t know where to start

• You're tired of watching others grow while your page sits stagnant

…then this is for you.

You don’t need fancy graphics, daily reels, or to be glued to your phone. You need a system that works for busy people — and that’s what this $1 a Day Strategy is all about.

Ready to Grow with Confidence?

If you’re tired of posting and hoping, and you’re ready for a clear, proven plan to grow your business on social media — I’d love to help you get there.

My $1 a Day Ads Strategy is just the beginning. If you want support putting it into action, my Social Media Ads Group Coaching program is the next step. Every week, I work with business owners like you to help you set up your ads, reach the right audience, and build real momentum.

You don’t have to figure this out on your own.

✔️ Weekly coaching calls
✔️ Step-by-step lessons
✔️ Personalized help and accountability
✔️ A community of business owners doing the same thing

Click here to schedule a 30 minute strategy call to see if you're a good fit for the group coaching program:
👉 https://smagc.marketupllc.com/ssgc

Let’s finally get your business in front of the people who need it most.

In Summary

• Posting alone isn’t enough — organic reach is limited, and most content never gets seen.

• The $1 a Day Ads Strategy helps small business owners show up consistently in front of the right people — without stress or a huge budget.

• You don’t need to be tech-savvy to make it work. Just a simple, step-by-step plan.

• Want help putting it into action? My group coaching program offers weekly support, expert guidance, and real results.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start growing — click here to learn more.

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