Lemon Tree Social

Lemon Tree Social Lemon Tree Social helps Manchester businesses grow online through tailored social media management, website design, and digital support.

We take a flexible, personal approach, so you get the benefits of expert support without the feel of a faceless agency

New blog post is live 🍋✨We say it all the time, but social media really is the modern day shop window for your business....
19/05/2026

New blog post is live 🍋✨

We say it all the time, but social media really is the modern day shop window for your business. Before people buy from you, they’ll usually check your socials first; and what they see matters.

In our latest blog, we’re talking about why showing up online consistently can make such a difference for small businesses, even if you don’t feel like you know what you’re doing with social media yet 👀

🔗 Read it here: https://www.lemontreesocial.co.uk/blog/social-media-as-the-modern-day-shop-window

07/05/2026

Collaboration in action

At today’s meeting members and guests worked together and shared so much.
The member spotlight was provided by Mel from Lemon Tree Social our very own Certified Digital Marketing professional. Mel provides a range of affordable services; social media, digital marketing, web development, blog writing and SEO optimisation. Her service is bespoke focusing on 1-2-1 relationships.
Guests today; Callum commercial insurance specialist from Swinton Insurance and Amanda from Maggies independent florist specialising in funerals.
Lee will be delighted to know that Jane enlightened us on the wedding ceremony she performed on East Lancashire Railway and Learn the Law with Mark provided clarity on ‘Habeas Corpus’.

Fun bit! Members joined in a World Cup 2026 sweepstake to raise funds for Bury Hospice.

Our next meeting is Thursday, 21st May. If you’re interested in attend as a guest, Contact [email protected]




Bury Hospice Grafix Fast Bury Mini Bus Hire E F Mind Bury Business Curry Club Just Beginnings Cosalea Cafe Bar - Walshaw Rd Murray Building Contractors Hilton House Medical David Close Photography Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall Solicitors

There’s a lot of noise at the moment around AI and its rise to 'take over the planet'.Whether it’s conversations about i...
06/05/2026

There’s a lot of noise at the moment around AI and its rise to 'take over the planet'.

Whether it’s conversations about it taking jobs, or calling people out for being “lazy” for using it, it seems like everyone has an opinion.

In marketing, especially, AI is being used more and more for content creation. And honestly, of course we use it too. In dribs and drabs, where it makes sense. For time saving, sense checking, workflow etc. It’s a great tool when it’s used properly, by real people who understand what they’re doing.

However, the key point being that it’s a tool. Not a replacement.

AI can help with ideas, it can speed things up, and it can support the process. You could even task AI into creating all your content and scheduling it and bypassing someone like me. But it doesn’t understand your business. It doesn’t know your customers, your tone of voice, or the day-to-day reality of what you do.

That’s where working with a real person still matters. At Lemon Tree Social, we don’t just sit behind a screen scheduling posts. We become part of your business and part of your team. We’ll come on site if needed, sit in on meetings, get involved in conversations, and properly understand what’s going on behind the scenes - that's what we love to do!

That means when we create content, it actually reflects you — not something generic, its real!

And in a world where more and more content is being generated in seconds, people can tell the difference. And we do really believe that genuine businesses and content is what actually stands out.

AI isn’t the problem. When used properly, it’s a powerful tool to support pretty much any business or business person.

But the real value will always come from the people behind it.

Thats what we think!🍋💛

Supporting local never tasted so good 🍰🤍Had to shout out our friends and their amazing cake shed — fresh bakes, proper l...
02/05/2026

Supporting local never tasted so good 🍰🤍

Had to shout out our friends and their amazing cake shed — fresh bakes, proper little hidden gem, and the perfect excuse for a Saturday treat 👀☕️

If you’re local, get yourselves down — first Saturday of every month and it’s honestly unreal 🙌

Struggling with what to post this month? 👀You don’t always need brand new ideas, sometimes it’s about tapping into what’...
01/05/2026

Struggling with what to post this month? 👀

You don’t always need brand new ideas, sometimes it’s about tapping into what’s already happening.

Here are some key May dates you can use to create simple but engaging content for your business ✨

Save this so you’ve always got something to post ✔️

Who are you? 👀Not your logo. Not your branding.You.People don’t connect with perfectly curated feeds — they connect with...
23/04/2026

Who are you? 👀

Not your logo. Not your branding.

You.

People don’t connect with perfectly curated feeds — they connect with people.

So show your face.
Introduce your team.
Get comfortable in front of the camera.

Because that’s what builds trust, and stands out!

Great to meet up with Tracy from Alex and Tracy at Not Just Travel - Travel Consultants  ABTA K9413 ✈️✨We had a good cat...
17/04/2026

Great to meet up with Tracy from Alex and Tracy at Not Just Travel - Travel Consultants ABTA K9413 ✈️✨

We had a good catch-up, worked through a few social media bits she’d been having trouble with, and (of course) finished it off with a pub lunch! 🫶🏼

If you’re thinking about your next trip, definitely drop Tracy a message — she really knows her stuff and can help you find a great deal 👌🌍

Give them a follow!!!

Top 6 apps & tools I’ve used this week! You're going to want to save this one for later!⬇️These are the ones I actually ...
16/04/2026

Top 6 apps & tools I’ve used this week! You're going to want to save this one for later!⬇️

These are the ones I actually use day-to-day to run Lemon Tree Social — not just what looks good.

☑️ Notion
This is where everything lives. Planning, to-do lists, onboarding, meeting notes, client info, social schedules… even brain dumps and random ideas.
It syncs across all my devices and I’ve built it into my own custom CRM/home base for the business.

☑️ Canva
A given… but still one of my favourites.
I’ve got brand kits set up for each client, so all their fonts, colours, photos and graphics are ready to go. Makes creating content so much quicker and keeps everything consistent.

☑️ ChatGPT
AI gets a bad rep, but when you use it properly it’s a great tool.
I use it daily for proof reading, sense checking, and quick tasks — and it’s ideal when you’ve got a word on the tip of your tongue but can’t quite remember it.

☑️ Shopify
Probably the most popular website builder I see for ecommerce.
It’s affordable, easy to navigate, has loads of built-in themes, and still gives you the flexibility to customise and add your own code when needed.

☑️ iMovie
Not one I use every day, but I’ve been using it on a recent project filming podcast episodes.
It’s a great free tool that comes with Mac — all the basics you need to sync audio and create a clean, professional-looking video without paying for subscription software.

☑️ Metricool
Not the cheapest scheduling tool out there (there are some great free ones), but definitely worth it for me.
It lets me manage multiple clients in one place, give access and approvals, and keep everything organised.
The plan I use is under £50/month and covers up to 15 clients — more than enough as a freelancer.

If you’re looking for something to make your social media management easier — or you know something I don’t — let’s chat!! 🍋

When we take on managing your socials, we don’t just post on Instagram and send you an invoice.We’re involved from start...
14/04/2026

When we take on managing your socials, we don’t just post on Instagram and send you an invoice.

We’re involved from start to finish — working with you to develop a strategy, create content, optimise your channels, and become your digital sidekick.

We can even join you on-site or at live events to help capture the good stuff.

Because social media works best when it actually reflects you and your business — not just what looks good on a feed

I’ve had worse 9am meetings ☕️😎One thing I do love about what I do — being able to work around life a little bit more, a...
10/04/2026

I’ve had worse 9am meetings ☕️😎

One thing I do love about what I do — being able to work around life a little bit more, and spend precious time with the people I love💛

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