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📲 Helping your small business boost brand visibility & drive more sales through Social Media
📹 Expert in account management, content creation, video editing & 1:1 bespoke training
📱 Instagram Specialist

26/11/2025

Back in October, I had a little lightbulb moment. With all the Christmas party adverts floating around, I thought… why not create something special to bring together local female business owners in Hertford? And so, “Netwining” was born!
When you work for yourself, you don’t get a work do — so it was the perfect excuse to get dressed up.

The idea? A space where you can moan about your business, share struggles, swap solutions… tell others what you do — and you might even gain a new customer or two. All with an optional glass of wine in hand. My kind of networking. 😉

We gathered at the newly refurbed Practitioner, enjoying an evening of connection with a twist.
No two businesses were the same, and we had a fab time tucked away in our little curtained-off area for chats.

We even attempted filming a Reel where we all had to turn over letters to spell “NETWINING” — definitely easier said than done!
Who wants to see the outtakes? The volume definitely needs muting (IYKYK 🤬)

A huge thank you to everyone who joined me, and to the venue for hosting us.

And guess what? I’m already planning our next gathering for Galentine’s — February 12th, 2026!

Stay tuned for more fun and fabulous connections! 💗

Attendees:
Sioux
Sue
Chris
Laura
Rach
Helena
Monika
Louisa
Jay a Jay
Dawn
& Aruni .brand.photography for capturing some great photos
Thank You

Here’s my follow up post to Donna Talks Social – October episode 30Here’s a visual of what’s new across Instagram and ...
17/11/2025

Here’s my follow up post to Donna Talks Social – October episode 30

Here’s a visual of what’s new across Instagram and coming soon

❥ New Instagram layout –
Optional new layout focused on Reels and DMs. You can now swipe between tabs like Home, Reels, DMs, Explore, and Profile. I wasn’t a fan at first… but I’m kinda used to it now!

❥ Stories Montage tool –
Instagram’s testing a “Stories montage” feature that removes backgrounds and layers photos into a collage. Great for product photos, not really my thing though!

❥ AI Restyle for Stories –
New AI tools to restyle your Stories automatically. Look for the paintbrush icon after taking a photo or video.

❥ Music sticker extended –
You are now able to add 45 seconds of a song to Stories instead of 15 and display the song as a planning record.

❥ Reel push continues –
Instagram keeps nudging users to turn their Stories into Reels for more reach. Select the toggle to apply this.

❥ Reels watch history –
You can now see your Reels watch history on iOS. Handy if you forgot to save one.

❥ Skippable ads on Reels –
Instagram’s testing ads you can skip, just like on YouTube. A countdown timer shows before the ad appears, then you can hit “Skip” and go straight back to your Reel.

❥ ManyChat update –
You can now automatically DM someone the second they follow you which is great for engagement if used right.

Coming soon:

❥ Teen safety update – From 2026, parents will get more control: they can turn off teens’ AI chats, and see how they interact with AI characters. Aiming to make AI safer for families.

What update do you like the most, let me know in the comments

𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒂 💗

Build a Personal Brand on Social Media to Stand OutIf you’re only posting about your products or services… you’re kinda ...
11/11/2025

Build a Personal Brand on Social Media to Stand Out

If you’re only posting about your products or services… you’re kinda blending into the digital wallpaper.
And if it’s all Canva templates? Even more so, they look like ads. People don’t want to be sold to on socials. Grid posts are all about subtle selling.

Show your face 😊 don’t hide 🫣

When you show up as you, everything gets easier.

❥ You stand out in your industry instead of looking/sounding like everyone else
❥ You become someone people trust, not just another logo (people buy from people they trust)
❥ You naturally attract clients who genuinely connect with you and your vibe

Your personality is the secret sauce.
Let people meet the face behind your business.

How confident are you about showing your face on Instagram?
During a content session with me, you’ll feel relaxed and at ease and your shots will look like you’ve been doing it for years. You can trust me to help you 😊

𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒂 💗


Build a Personal Brand on Social Media to Stand OutIf you’re only posting about your products or services… you’re kinda ...
11/11/2025

Build a Personal Brand on Social Media to Stand Out

If you’re only posting about your products or services… you’re kinda blending into the digital wallpaper.
And if it’s all Canva templates? Even more so — they look like ads. People don’t want to be sold to on socials. It’s all about subtle selling.

Show your face 😊 don’t hide 🫣

When you show up as you, everything gets easier.

❥ You stand out in your industry instead of looking/sounding like everyone else
❥ You become someone people trust, not just another logo (people buy from people they trust)
❥ You naturally attract clients who genuinely connect with you and your vibe

Your personality is the secret sauce.
Let people meet the face behind your business.

How confident are you about showing your face on Instagram?
During a content session with me, you’ll feel relaxed and at ease and your shots will look like you’ve been doing it for years. Trust me.

𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒂 💗


TALKING ON CAMERA… LET’S BE REALTruth bomb: NOBODY loves the sound of their own voice, so don’t let that be the thing th...
09/11/2025

TALKING ON CAMERA… LET’S BE REAL

Truth bomb: NOBODY loves the sound of their own voice, so don’t let that be the thing that holds you back!!

If you’re trying to ease yourself in, start simple.
❥ Begin with a photo montage/mini video clips and add a voiceover.
❥ Build up to talking clips when you’re ready. Short and sweet always works best because attention spans are short.
❥ Experiment on stories first as they’ll be gone with 24 hours and are only known to people who follow you.

A few easy wins:
❥ Find lighting that flatters you and pick an outfit you feel genuinely comfortable in.
❥ Add pauses when you speak so you don’t rush yourself.
❥ Use your hands, move a little and make it interesting. You wanna avoid the “static talking head” look.
❥ And honestly, don’t overthink it. The more natural you are, the better it lands.
❥ If you prefer reading from a script, the teleprompter in the “Edits” app is perfect.
❥ You could always practise in front of the mirror a few times too.
❥ Film using back camera as you won’t get distracted looking at yourself and the picture quality is better too.

Incase you didn’t know about a recent change: you now can’t go live on Instagram unless you’ve hit 1,000 followers.
And with engagement the way it is at the moment, only around 10 percent of your audience will even see your content… so take the pressure off and just get started.

Personal truth bomb… I don’t love talking on camera either.
I committed to pushing myself about 30 months ago by going live every month and sharing a round-up of what’s new on Instagram and what’s coming soon. I rarely watch the replays back and honestly feel way more confident when fewer people are watching 🫣 but showing up consistently is what builds the trust and shows my expertise.

The next episode of Donna Talks Socials will be this Wednesday. I’ll confirm the time on stories Tuesday, so stay tuned. I’d rather you watch the replay than the Live😉

Are you tempted to show up talking this week, I’d love to know.
Have a fabulous Sunday

𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒂 💗

08/11/2025

Secure your spot now for your product photo shoot 📸

High-quality photos & videos, fully edited and ready to use.

Your Christmas campaign? Sorted by Donna. 🎄📷🎥🎬

Are you wondering if posting on Instagram is worth it when you’re only getting 5 likes?It absolutely is and here’s why:❥...
06/11/2025

Are you wondering if posting on Instagram is worth it when you’re only getting 5 likes?
It absolutely is and here’s why:

❥ 90% of users follow a business
❥ 70% check Instagram before buying
❥ 62% feel more interested after seeing Stories
❥ Reels reach up to 2x more non-followers

Low likes don’t mean low impact, people are seeing you just not engaging 😞

But creating content properly takes time, skill and consistency… and you’ve already got clients to focus on.

That’s where I step in.
I create your content, write your captions and post for you saving you hours, stress and tech battles.

If you want Instagram to feel easier and actually work for your business, send me a message and let’s get your content sorted.

𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒂 💗
Insta Expert

POV: It’s hard to film great content when your focus should be on your client, and not trying to keep repositioning your...
04/11/2025

POV: It’s hard to film great content when your focus should be on your client, and not trying to keep repositioning your phone on a tripod!

When I first started helping businesses with their social media, one thing quickly became clear that video content isn’t just a trend, it’s a total game-changer.

I’ve seen clients go from struggling with engagement to doubling their reach just by having the right video strategy. Reels help you connect more deeply with your audience and turn casual scrollers into loyal customers.
And the stats prove it 👇
📹 89% of businesses use video as a marketing tool
📹 92% of video marketers see a return on investment
📹 87% say video content directly increased their sales
📹 89% of consumers say watching a brand’s video convinced them to buy
📹 Over 75% of video views happen on mobile
📹 Social media videos get 12x more shares than text + images combined
📹 Reels & TikToks have fuelled a 75% growth in short-form video
📹 95% of a message is retained via video (vs. 10% from text)
📹 85% of people watch videos with the sound off 👀

Truth Bomb:
Don’t chase viral. Yes…..It’s fun to see the views climb, but viral doesn’t always mean valuable.
Your real goal should be reaching the people who actually want to buy from you!

If you’d benefit from someone filming over your shoulder, under your armpit (if that’s the best angle) or simply taking care of content while you focus on your client….. I’m your gal ☺️

Hiring me to film means your content looks polished and your clients feel comfortable so you can focus on delivering the magic

𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒂 💗

Don’t Let the What-Ifs Haunt You….. Feel the Fear and Show Up Anyway!Forget Ghosts… These Are the Real Business Fears:It...
31/10/2025

Don’t Let the What-Ifs Haunt You….. Feel the Fear and Show Up Anyway!

Forget Ghosts… These Are the Real Business Fears:

It’s the what ifs…

❥ What if I put myself out there and no one books/buys from me?
❥ What if I post that content and no one engages?
❥ What if I raise my prices and no one buys?
❥ What if I talk on camera and totally fluff my words?
❥ What if my audience don’t like my images… or even me?
❥ What if there’s others doing a better job than me?

Those sneaky little monsters are the real fears that hold us back from showing up, from marketing confidently, from growing the business we dream of.

Real talk, here’s the truth, darling 💗
The fear doesn’t disappear, we just get braver at facing it.

So, I dare you (yes, Halloween style 🎃 to do one thing that scares you. No tricks….

Go on
Share the content on your camera roll.
Post what’s been saved in Drafts.
Maybe even go live. ( You do need 1k plus followers now thou)
Do the thing…..

Because the magic always happens on the other side of fear

You’re braver than you think
𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒂 💗

I do loveeeeeee Halloween 🎃 but it hasn’t always been that way!As a mum, I fully embrace it now — from pumpkin picking a...
28/10/2025

I do loveeeeeee Halloween 🎃 but it hasn’t always been that way!

As a mum, I fully embrace it now — from pumpkin picking and carving to dressing up, decorating the house, and of course, trick or treating too. Maybe I’m just still young at heart 💓 and hope the sweets get shared! 😉

It got me thinking…
In business, what do you embrace and go along with, even if it’s not something you totally love?
Or are you someone who only sells and promotes what truly aligns with you?

The street is out…. Forever known by my friends as Donna “Extra” Anderton 🤣💗

Spooky content, but on-brand! 👻🎃🍁🍂This week’s content session was all about creating Halloween and autumnal themed visua...
24/10/2025

Spooky content, but on-brand! 👻🎃🍁🍂

This week’s content session was all about creating Halloween and autumnal themed visuals for one of my lovely clients . We used fun props, playful setups, and creative angles to bring that seasonal magic to life.

We switched up backgrounds, lighting, and compositions to capture a mix of Reels, stories, and grid shots.
Content is now ready to stop the scroll and fit perfectly with their brand vibe. ( I've even created a similar carousel design for them too…)

What you don’t see on socials?
The planning, prop sourcing, and all the behind-the-scenes creativity that goes into making every piece of content look effortless!

If you’re curious about how I can help you create a bank of content ready for your new season or campaign that's all planned, photographed, and edited for you…. let’s chat DM me CONTENT.

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I’m Donna. The face behind DONNA HERTS SOCIAL.

See Pink 💗 think DONNA HERTS SOCIAL!

I offer Virtual Assistants and Social Media services to busy entrepreneurs by them outsourcing the tasks.

Becoming a parent gave me a new purpose in life. I wanted as much time with my daughter as possible before she goes off to school so decided to change careers. She is the reason why my business exists.