<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Brainstormella]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media management & design. We raise brand awareness via organic social and digital strategies.]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:15:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bstellaco.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Regularly Clean Up Our Follower List on Social Media. And Why You Should Too!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every once in a while, I grab a double‑double, sit down with my laptop, and do one of the most underrated tasks in social media management: cleaning up our follower list.

It’s not flashy. It’s not fun. But it’s one of those behind‑the‑scenes habits that keeps your brand’s online presence healthy, accurate, and actually working for you.

And if you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur running your own socials, this is one of those “grown‑up business chores” that pays off in ways you don]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/clean-up-social-media-followers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69741c07aa29322cefcd6947</guid><category><![CDATA[Social Media & Marketing]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:09:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66fb83_12f04369368a42359d02c8f1d2091065~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The SEO + UX Power Couple: Why Website Design and SEO Must Work Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most small business owners know they need a website. Some know they need SEO. But almost no one realizes the two are a package deal — and when they work together, that’s when your online presence actually takes off.To grow your business online, you need both working hand-in-hand...]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/the-seo-ux-power-couple-why-website-design-and-seo-must-work-together</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69223597644344a47711b9df</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:07:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66fb83_5fefa6724ebf4e7c81b5e53769bec149~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t just post anything.Give it VALUE! 4 types of social media content that add value to your brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don’t just post anything. Give it value! Whatever your social media goals are, the only thing that matters is that you bring value to...]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/don-t-just-post-anything-give-it-value-4-types-of-social-media-content-to-add-value-to-your-brand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">606a5f2c6f04bf0016a6ad6b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 01:40:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66fb83_8b1b92881829436c8e0bf4def8ad4b8d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[99 Problems but a LOGO ain't one: How to design the perfect Logo for your Brand ]]></title><description><![CDATA[You only have one chance to make a GREAT first impression! It can be an overwhelming process not knowing what colours to choose, font...]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/99-problems-but-a-logo-ain-t-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60501f10c49e43005726380d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:40:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66fb83_3a7f30bf6bf44e088430ff9ebd2e284a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_427,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Product Photography Tips (and Examples) for Taking Pictures That Sell for business owner DIY’ers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A picture might be worth a thousand words, but when it comes to product photography, photos can be worth thousands of dollars. Being a...]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/6-product-photography-tips-and-examples-for-taking-pictures-that-sell-for-business-owner-diy-ers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">604aa4684956450015157b4a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 23:48:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66fb83_fbc43972fffd4efead67a96e7b9282fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to make the Facebook ALGORITHM work for you!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algorithm, shmalgorithm  Tired of hearing about how you can beat the Facebook or Instagram “Algorithm”? Weeeelllllll... Hate to burst...]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/how-to-make-the-facebook-algorithm-work-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6044332b9689410041b960d5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 03:30:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_52711d31735e4744a0c7a5541bdc16e2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hook, Line, and Sinker: 20 PHRASES to use for a Killer Call-to-Action post ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you missed my last post about CTA’s; what are they and how to, you’ll find them here on my page (refer to previous blog post) It’s all...]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/hook-line-and-sinker-20-phrases-to-use-for-a-killer-call-to-action-post</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60413c76aa846c006d61112f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:08:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_77fe0ce186364935834679b2a34f806f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CTA - A sure fire way to get your audiences attention. Tried and tested Call to Action Tips &#38; Tricks]]></title><description><![CDATA[In marketing, your CTA (call to action) is the part of your advertisement that tells your target audience what they should be doing once...]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/cta-a-sure-fire-way-to-get-your-audiences-attention-tried-and-tested-call-to-action-tips-tricks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">603bb5365573b50017efdb4b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:28:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66fb83_0dc95d136e3043cf926dc7ffdb266ab2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's the Story?... The purpose behind an infographic]]></title><description><![CDATA[An infographic (or information graphic) is a visual representation of data presented in an easy to understand and fun to read format....]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/what-s-the-story-the-purpose-behind-an-infographic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60399db8b92bc600597a6f4f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2021 01:40:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66fb83_26c728f80746412291e3913003f62641~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ultimate cheat sheet to post for engagement - 10 Audience Engaging Social Media Posts ✔️]]></title><description><![CDATA[Posting content on social media can sometimes feel overwhelming not knowing what to post, what to caption your post with, or the timing....]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/the-ultimate-cheat-sheet-to-post-engagement-10-audience-engaging-social-media-posts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">601bf5bc52770d0017adbbec</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:39:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66fb83_b8a58ee40e62466787b1cfb6518831f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do's &#38; Don't's of starting a small business]]></title><description><![CDATA[The entrepreneurial gene was one the greatest gifts my father ever passed down to me. Ever since I can remember my dad he was an...]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/do-s-don-t-s-of-starting-a-small-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f582f9f012f3400173163d9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:16:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d324e573b96244e797a662a8046c0f6c.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just because I post it doesn't mean its true. And just because it's true doesn't mean I post it.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let me start with I don't have anything against people who display their children on social media. Whether it be for the right or wrong...]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/just-because-i-post-it-doesn-t-mean-its-true-and-just-because-it-s-true-doesn-t-mean-i-post-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f3f2a909efa8b0017b9efc2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:09:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66fb83_20e0e6f28a6d44baa90d3d3a5095dfb7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it ok to wear contacts when you're sick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attention contact lens wearers of the world: To reduce the spread of the pandemic virus that causes Covid-19, experts suggest it maybe...]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/is-it-ok-to-wear-contacts-when-you-re-sick</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f3e90752f26a3001888b493</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:37:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66fb83_cbf888ff31ae4c49ba731376293f7898~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_427,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs you're way over due for an eye exam]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are two types of people in this world: Those who go to eye exams on schedule and those that put it off as long as they can. Usually...]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/signs-you-re-way-over-due-for-an-eye-exam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f3e8f1826a8750017e01a92</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:01:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5eb04f6e655d4d8ba38cc023eec20661.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buying your glasses online vs. at an Optical: Buyer beware, you get what you pay for!]]></title><description><![CDATA[These days it's easy to buy things online; groceries, clothes, shoes, food, even medicine. But what if you need glasses? Sure you'll save...]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/buying-your-glasses-online-vs-at-an-optical-buyer-beware-you-get-what-you-pay-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f3e8309481f56001702d332</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:44:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c93b6d7c12cf48938e38000a0dd9993d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back 2 school: Start Smart!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I know that a lot of you think that there is no reason to take your child to the eye doctor if they're not exhibiting symptoms of vision...]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/design-a-stunning-blog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f3d36e66e610200178c6ea3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:27:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66fb83_1ce7381f777246aea65b4365a34f16b5~mv2_d_2160_2160_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ooh La La: Handmade eyewear from France that features customizable Swarovski crystals ]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to eyewear, the French know how it's done. From the intricate vintage inspired designs to the custom Swarovski stones that...]]></description><link>https://www.bstellaco.com/post/grow-your-blog-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f3d36e66e610200178c6ea2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:27:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66fb83_7bb925b2834a49eb9167c928b1ca6d7f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Suzy Albornoz</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>