Getting Social With The Curious Cowgirl – Details, episodes & analysis

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 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 Instagram.

LESSON SIX:  Let's Play Tag!

Let's discuss in this episode.

Show Notes:

The first few episodes of Season 4 are intended to be consumed in order of publication.  You will gain the most information by listening to them in order!

Essential Supplies for Antique Mall Dealers:  https://amzn.to/48ntC0X

LED Light for Better Images and Video:  https://amzn.to/3RK67bw

*As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission for purchase you might make, which does not impact your price.



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, please email me and I will be happy to send you information!

Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!

For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com

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 antique and vintage finds on Facebook and Instagram.

LESSON SIX:  Hashing Out Hashtags

Let's discuss in this episode.

Show Notes:

The first few episodes of Season 4 are intended to be consumed in order of publication.  You will gain the most information by listening to them in order!

Essential Supplies for Antique Mall Dealers:  https://amzn.to/48ntC0X

LED Light for Better Images and Video:  https://amzn.to/3RK67bw

*As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission for purchase you might make, which does not impact your price.



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, please email me and I will be happy to send you information!

Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!

For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com

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!


Important Show Notes and Links:

• Here's a deeper explanation of Hashtags:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009195/8284259
• Need help being consistent with your posting?  This Episode will help!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009195/11180281
• If you are an Instagram Beginner, you might want to go back and listen to these fundamental episodes

How Often Should I Post on Social Media?

Three Steps for Social Media Success

Improving Sales in an Antique Mall

• If you are considering renting a space at an Antique Mall, here's my tips and recommendations for the supplies you will need:  https://bit.ly/AntiqueMallBoothSupplies

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, please email me and I will be happy to send you information!

Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!

For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com

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!

Important Show Notes and Links:

• Here's a deeper explanation of Hashtags:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009195/8284259
• Need help being consistent with your posting?  This Episode will help!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009195/11180281
• If you are an Instagram Beginner, you might want to go back and listen to these fundamental episodes

How Often Should I Post on Social Media?

Three Steps for Social Media Success

Improving Sales in an Antique Mall

• If you are considering renting a space at an Antique Mall, here's my tips and recommendations for the supplies you will need:  https://bit.ly/AntiqueMallBoothSupplies

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, please email me and I will be happy to send you information!

Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!

For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com

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 deeper explanation of Hashtags:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009195/8284259
• If you are an Instagram Beginner, you might want to go back and listen to these fundamental episodes

How Often Should I Post on Social Media?

Three Steps for Social Media Success

Improving Sales in an Antique Mall

• If you are considering renting a space at an Antique Mall, here's my tips and recommendations for the supplies you will need:  https://bit.ly/AntiqueMallBoothSupplies

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, please email me and I will be happy to send you information!

Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!

For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com

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 explanation of Hashtags:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009195/8284259
• If you are an Instagram Beginner, you might want to go back and listen to these fundamental episodes

How Often Should I Post on Social Media?

Three Steps for Social Media Success

Improving Sales in an Antique Mall

• If you are considering renting a space at an Antique Mall, here's my tips and recommendations for the supplies you will need:  https://bit.ly/AntiqueMallBoothSupplies

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, please email me and I will be happy to send you information!

Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!

For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com

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 Instagram, Adam Mosseri for the latest info about Instagram  @mosseri
• A good Visual Tutorial On How to Create a REEL
• If you'd like a FREE copy of my One-Page Instruction Sheet on How to Create a REEL, please email me!  marythecuriouscowgirl@gmail.com
• If you are an Instagram Beginner, you might want to go back and listen to these fundamental episodes

How Often Should I Post on Social Media?

Three Steps for Social Media Success

Improving Sales in an Antique Mall

• If you are considering renting a space at an Antique Mall, here's my tips and recommendations for the supplies you will need:  https://bit.ly/AntiqueMallBoothSupplies

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, please email me and I will be happy to send you information!

Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!

For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com

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 better, LIKE you, and TRUST you....key components of successful marketing.

Important Show Notes and Links:

• Consider Following  the Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri for the latest info about Instagram  @mosseri
• A good Visual Tutorial On How to Create a REEL
• If you'd like a FREE copy of my One-Page Instruction Sheet on How to Create a REEL, please email me!  marythecuriouscowgirl@gmail.com
• If you are an Instagram Beginner, you might want to go back and listen to these fundamental episodes

How Often Should I Post on Social Media?

Three Steps for Social Media Success

• If you are considering renting a space at an Antique Mall, here's my tips and recommendations for the supplies you will need:  https://bit.ly/AntiqueMallBoothSupplies

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, please email me and I will be happy to send you information!

Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!

For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com

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 use Social Media to sell and market?  It's all right here.
• What do I need to do before setting up my own Antique Mall Booth?  My recommendations are here.  

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, please email me and I will be happy to send you information!

Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!

For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com

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 & Vintage Dealers learn to use Social Media to sell and market?  It's all right here.
• What do I need to do before setting up my own Antique Mall Booth?  My recommendations are here.  

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, please email me and I will be happy to send you information!

Topics Include Instagram, Facebook, Marketing Techniques for Antique Mall Dealers, Creating Captivating Content, and much more!

For more information:  Email marythecuriouscowgirl@Gmail.com