Lisa Sicard | Founder & Owner, Inspire To Thrive

Lisa Sicard

Lisa Sicard is the founder and owner of Inspire To Thrive, Inc. With more than 30 years of experience in marketing, graphic design, newspaper advertising, and digital strategy, she helps solopreneurs and small businesses grow their online presence from her home in the mountains of Western Maine.

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What Are Instagram Collections and How They Have Replaced Guides

By / Leave a Comment / June 27, 2025

Instagram Collections have become a valuable tool for organizing and saving content. They offer a seamless way to collect Instagram’s most valuable posts. But how will these collections replace the traditional Instagram Guides? In this blog post, I will explore the potential for Instagram Collections to revolutionize the way you can discover, save and collect […]

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How To Use Video Buddy AI: A Step-by-Step Guide for Content Creators

By / Leave a Comment / September 18, 2025

Video can be a powerful tool, but turning videos into ready-to-share content for X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms can eat up hours. That’s where Video Buddy AI comes in. Created by the resourceful Alex Finn, this AI-driven tool analyzes your YouTube videos, delivers instant summaries, and helps you spark engagement with social-ready posts. I

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The Only Facebook Video Format: Reels = What You Need to Know Now

By / Leave a Comment / February 22, 2026

As Facebook Reels climb the charts in popularity, users and businesses everywhere are hustling to get their videos seen by more people. There’s real competition out there, and small video tweaks can make all the difference. The right video format is not just a technical detail, but your secret sauce for greater reach and engagement.

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Is Your Website Down or Just You? Uptime Robot Keeps You Up

By / Leave a Comment / February 25, 2026

Have you ever tried to visit your website, only to wonder, “Is it down or just me?” It’s a frustrating situation, especially for bloggers who rely on consistent performance. That’s where uptime monitoring tools, like Uptime Robot, come in. They keep you informed, helping you spot downtime instantly and act fast to keep things running

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How AI Tools Can Help Amateur Blogs Succeed Quicker

By / Leave a Comment / May 18, 2026

The debate over whether AI tools can help amateur blogs succeed more quickly has heated up in recent years. Bloggers and businesses like yourself have been skeptical about creating content with AI tools because you’re scared Google will penalize your amateur blog. However, Google isn’t against AI-written content, provided it satisfies searchers’ intent. If you’re

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Gamma AI App: How To Make Quick Carousel Posts and More for Content Creators

By / June 15, 2026

Looking for a way to create eye-catching carousels, slides, and social posts without spending hours designing? The Gamma AI App is quickly becoming a must-have tool for bloggers, marketers, and anyone managing social media content. With its AI-powered workspace, Gamma saves you time by turning your existing content into ready-to-share posts in minutes. Instead of

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How To Use Social Data Analytics Into Your Marketing Strategy

By / 2 Comments / February 9, 2026

Trying to stand out on social media gets harder every year. That’s where Social Data Analytics steps in, changing the way you spot trends and track what your audience really wants. It’s key for understanding not just the raw numbers, but also the “why” behind every like, share, and click. If you’re a social media

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Which Instagram Monitoring App Wins? EyeZy vs Peekviewer

By / Leave a Comment / January 8, 2026

Most of the time, you scroll through Instagram profiles out of curiosity or to keep up with trends. Sometimes, though, you want to keep a closer eye on someone’s Instagram activity. That’s where Instagram monitoring apps help out, letting you track updates more quietly and stay in the know. For our loved ones, we might

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Why Your Branding Is Key to Your Success More Than Ever

By / 19 Comments / December 6, 2025

Branding is key to your success today online and offline. With the changing winds of digital marketing and social media engagement, comes another worry – getting your business’s message across. It’s easy to get trapped in the one-lane thought process of getting your brand and company out there, getting an online presence, making yourself known,

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