How to Grow Your Local Business with Social Media
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Growing a local business in Saskatoon no longer depends only on word-of-mouth.
Today, customers check your Instagram or Facebook before they decide to visit, call, or book.
Here’s how you can use social media to grow your business consistently.
1. Show Your Work, Not Just Write About It
Local customers want proof.
Post:
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Before/after
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Projects
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Success stories
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Customer testimonials
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Your process
Visual proof builds credibility instantly.
2. Use Reels to Reach Thousands of Local Viewers
Reels are the quickest way to grow locally.
Simple reel ideas for any Saskatoon business:
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Day in the life
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How something works
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Transformations
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Tips
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Quick demos
Even if you don’t film videos, you can use stock clips or photos turned into reel-style content.
3. Run Local Ads (They’re Affordable!)
Local social ads aren't expensive.
For $5–$10/day, you can reach thousands of people right in Saskatoon.
Types of ads to run:
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Awareness ads
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Message/DM ads
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Lead generation ads
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Offer promos
Ads speed up growth dramatically.
4. Keep Your Google Business Profile Updated
Many Saskatoon residents search on Google before they search on Instagram.
Make sure you:
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Add weekly updates
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Post photos
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Answer Q&A
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Collect reviews
Google + social media together = perfect combo for local businesses.
5. Build Trust with a Clean Brand Style
Customers judge your professionalism by how your posts look.
Even simple branded templates make your business look more serious.
6. Engage With Your Community
Like, comment, reply — show you’re active.
Local businesses grow fastest when they interact with their audience.
Final Thoughts
Growing a local business with social media isn’t about going viral — it’s about showing up consistently, building trust, and making it easy for customers to choose you.
Loop Agency can manage all of this for you so you can focus on running your business.