Digital Marketing Resources & Support

If you run a small business and feel like social media isn’t working, you’re not alone. You might wonder why videos get more views than photos, why your posts don’t get much traction, or whether you should invest in ads at all.

Many small business owners dive into social media without a plan. They start posting based on trends, copying what others are doing, or simply sharing what feels good in the moment. After a few weeks, when nothing changes—no increase in sales, no real engagement—they get frustrated.

QR codes can be a useful tool for small businesses when placed thoughtfully. However, putting a QR code on social media graphics is rarely effective. Most people view these posts on their phones, making it impossible to scan a code displayed on the same screen.

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So, what makes people hit that share button? Why do some posts get shared over and over again, while others get forgotten? Here’s what to keep in mind if you want your content to go viral—or at least spread beyond your followers.