98. Turn Your Instagram Profile into a Mini Website: The 9-Grid Strategy with Deanna Seymour

If keeping up with Instagram has started to feel like a second job with a terrible ROI, this episode is your permission slip to do things differently! Graphic designer and brand strategist Deanna Seymour joins us to share the strategy she's been using since 2021: turning your Instagram profile into a static 9-grid "mini website" that works for you around the clock—no regular posting required.  Whether you're ready to step back from social entirely or just want to show up less without missing out on clients, this conversation is packed with practical ideas you can implement right away. Deanna also pulls back the curtain on how she's grown her own business through podcast pitching, collaborations, and community. Deanna Seymour is a graphic designer and founder of The Playhouse, a network of creatives using fun and friendship to grow their visibility. She's known for bold visual branding and helping business owners turn their Instagram into a mini website so they can post less and still get clients. Click play to learn: Why a static 9-grid is the smartest way to maintain “signs of life" on Instagram How to structure your profile like a conversion-optimized website Why an inactive profile can quietly erode trust (+ the simple fix that doesn’t require constant posting) The overlooked gap in most people's content that keeps followers from becoming buyers How Deanna built her business through podcast pitching, collaborations, and networking GIVEAWAY: Win a free 60-Minute 1:1 Call with Meg!  Leave a review of the show on Apple or Spotify   Take a screenshot of your review and send it to [email protected]   Bonus: Earn another entry by sharing your review screenshot on IG and tagging @saleswithmeg  Enjoyed this episode? Leaving a 5-star review will only take a moment, but it means the world and helps us bring you more free content!  Join the priority waitlist for Sales Liberation: megansmyth.com/waitlist   Book a free Clarity Call   Join the next round of Sales Liberation   Say hi on Instagram or tag @saleswithmeg   Join our email community   Full show notes and links from this episode