Case Study: Growing Hope Blooms Floristry’s Local Social Media Presence

The Challenge: Connecting with Local Customers

Many small businesses struggle to reach local customers online, and Hope Blooms Floristry is no exception. They want to increase visibility in their geographic area, build engagement on social media, and convert online attention into flower sales and workshop attendance. Maintaining their authentic brand voice is crucial, so all campaigns need to feel natural and aligned with their style.

TLDR – Challenge

  • Increase local visibility and reach

  • Boost engagement and online conversions

  • Maintain authentic brand voice

My Collaborative Approach

I take a hands-on, collaborative approach with every client. I meet in person, hold video calls, and stay in touch regularly over the phone. This allows me to fully understand Hope Blooms’ brand, seasonal priorities, target audience, and goals.

We started with a small $300/month ad budget, showing that growth can be affordable, attainable, and scalable. I work closely with the client to align campaigns with their workshops, floral sales, and brand identity.

TLDR – Collaborative Approach

  • Hands-on collaboration via calls and meetings

  • Understand client goals and audience

  • Start with small, scalable ad budget

  • Align campaigns with brand identity

META Setup & Verification

The first step is making sure Hope Blooms’ Facebook and Instagram accounts are fully optimized and verified. META verification unlocks advertising features, analytics, and credibility.

I review profiles for missing info like address, phone number, website, and business description highlighting creative floral workshops for all ages. I handle verification, set up Business Manager, and install a META Pixel on their website to track conversions. Messaging tools and call-to-action buttons are also enabled to drive workshop sign-ups and flower sales.

META business profile for Hope Blooms Floristry

TLDR – META Setup & Verification

  • Complete all profile details

  • Verify Facebook & Instagram business accounts

  • Install META Pixel & set up Business Manager

  • Enable messaging and CTAs

  • Track and optimize campaign performance

Follower Growth Paid Ads

Using existing on-brand posts, I run geo-targeted ads to increase followers in the North Shore area. Seasonal bouquets, workshop announcements, and branded content resonate with the local audience and drive meaningful growth.

Hope Blooms Floristry is dedicated to serving our local communities in Boston and the North Shore, bringing fresh, vibrant blooms to life’s most meaningful moments. I work closely with local growers and suppliers to ensure every arrangement is as fresh and beautiful as possible. By listening to your needs and understanding your vision, I create floral designs that truly reflect the emotions and stories behind them.

TLDR – Follower Growth Paid Ads

  • Leverage existing posts for campaigns

  • Target North Shore audience

  • Promote seasonal flowers & workshops

  • Monitor metrics for optimization

Engagement Paid Ads

I run geo-targeted engagement campaigns to increase likes, shares, comments, and overall interactions. Testing visuals, captions, and targeting ensures the highest engagement, which boosts organic reach and drives real-world results like workshop attendance and flower sales.

View of Paid ads running in META Business Suite/Business Portfolio

TLDR – Engagement Paid Ads

  • Increase post interactions through geo-targeted campaigns

  • Test visuals & captions for optimal results

  • Convert engagement into workshop sign-ups & sales

Content Strategy & Collaboration

I plan a seasonal content calendar including workshops, promotions, behind-the-scenes posts, and floral arrangements. Collaboration is key, with regular meetings to ensure content aligns with Hope Blooms’ vision.

I also produce graphics, short videos, captions, and Instagram Stories. Monitoring engagement helps refine future content, driving more followers, workshop attendance, and flower sales.

TLDR – Content Strategy & Collaboration

  • Plan seasonal posts & promotions

  • Collaborate in-person and online

  • Produce creative assets & Stories

  • Monitor engagement for optimization

Example Campaign: Holiday Giveaway

We ran a Holiday Giveaway using an existing branded post:

✨ HOPE BLOOMS HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY! ✨
💐 ONE winner receives:

  • A Hope Blooms Branded Floral Toolkit

  • TWO free passes to any upcoming floral workshop

Participants liked, followed, tagged friends, and shared the post. Paid ads extended reach to the local audience, generating engagement and new followers.

Holiday Giveaway post for Hope Blooms Floristry

Holiday Giveaway post for Hope Blooms Floristry

TLDR – Holiday Giveaway Campaign

  • Leverage branded post for giveaway

  • Encourage likes, follows, tags & shares

  • Geo-target ads for local reach

  • Track engagement to optimize future campaigns

Ongoing Optimization & Insights

I continuously monitor campaigns, adjusting targeting and content to maximize local reach, engagement, and conversions. Social media growth is ongoing, and metrics inform strategic decisions for workshops and flower sales.

TLDR – Ongoing Optimization

  • Continuously monitor campaigns

  • Adjust targeting & content for performance

  • Use insights to improve conversions

Results

Even with a $300/month budget, Hope Blooms Floristry:

  • Increased local followers by 54%

  • Local followers & engagement increased

  • Small budget drove meaningful growth

  • Online interactions converted to real-world results

Client Quote

“I’m so grateful to have met you, and for all the business strategy and social media guidance you’ve provided for Hope Blooms! You haven’t just been a total rockstar at what you do—you’ve taken the time to truly explain the why and how behind it all, educating me along the way. That means more to me than you know. Thank you for being such incredible support! Can’t wait to rock 2026 with more growth!” – Hope Blooms

Key Takeaways & Lessons Learned

  • Small budgets can drive significant growth

  • Authentic content outperforms overproduced ads

  • GEO-targeted ads convert to real-world sales & workshop attendance

  • Ongoing collaboration and monitoring maximize results

  • Educating clients builds trust and transparency

Want to grow your local social media presence like Hope Blooms Floristry? Contact me to get started!

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