What is the best social media marketing course you have actually found useful?

I run a small online shop on the side and my posts don't get much attention anymore, so I'm trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. I handle everything myself, from content and captions to posting, and I feel like I'm just guessing instead of following a real plan. My budget is also tight since it's still a side hustle, so I want something that is actually useful and worth the money.

I watched a bunch of free youtube videos, but they all seem to cover the same basic stuff and I didn't see much change.

Has anyone here taken a course that really helped you understand the algorithm or get more engagement? I'd appreciate any recommendations, even if the course is a bit older but still useful.

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