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After professionally running social media accounts for over 10 years one of my superpowers is coming up with content on the fly.
Content creation is the same as working out a muscle to build strength.
The more reps you put in, the stronger the muscle gets.
If you are new to posting, take it from me…
It will get easier.
Hopefully, these 37 ideas will be a starting point!
You’ll notice that these ideas are pretty easy or “plain jane”…
However, after every algorithm change or new social media trend, these are some of Content Ideas that are still working!
The best part is you can take these ideas and turn them into Reels, Blogs, Short Clips, Designed Graphics Swipe Files, or whatever style works when you are reading this.
Make them your own and get creative.
Before we get started, there are 2 things all content creators should stay focused on despite what they are posting on what platform.
Authenticity
Be authentic, speak in your own words, don't worry about vanity metrics. (likes, comments, views)
Serve and add value
Everything you post on social media should have your followers in mind. Your platforms are not for you, they are a tool to impact others.
35 Simple Social Media Post Ideas Anyone Can Do
Remind People Who You Are, How You Got Started
Go Behind The Scenes (How you make your product, prep for coaching, get the kids ready for school, etc.)
Share a Personal Story From Your Day
Tell People What You Sell
Share a Joke
Share An Inspiration Quote
Host A Live #AMA (Ask Me Anything)
Post a How-To or Tutorial
Ask a Question To Your Audience
Host a Poll (On your story or feed)
Share Your Favorite Books
Share your Favorite Recommendations (On anything!)
Host a Giveaway (Collab with other creators and make it juice so you all gain followers)
Share a Quick Tip That Makes Your Life Easier
Share Industry News (Add Your Thoughts To It)
Go LIVE Anywhere (Live Videos Perform AMAZINGLY WELL)
Post a Sneak Peek of Something You Are Working On (New business idea, new backyard garden, etc.)
Share a Long Blog Style Post You Wrote about a Life Lesson You’ve Learned
Share Any Press or PR Features You Have (Magazines, Podcast, YouTube Channels etc.)
Post a Testimonial From a Client or Friend
Give Your Audience A Gift If They DM You (Everyone loves free stuff!)
Re-Share Some Older Content That Preformed Well
Share Content From Someone Else (Make sure to tag them!)
Share Local Job Listings
Let Someone Guest Post or Takeover Your Profile
Answer FAQs (About life or business)
Host an Interview with a Guest
Post Something Seasonal or Highlight a Holiday or Time Of Year
Post something Motivational on a Monday (And use the hashtag #MotivationMonday)
Post a Tip Someone Else Gave You That Changed Your Life
Share a little-known fact about yourself
Share Your Morning, Night, Or Daily Routine
Post About Something You Changed Your Mind About
Tell People A Mistake You Made That Ended Up Being A Good Thing
Share a podcast episode you love
Share a YouTube video you love
Share what you believe spiritually and why
Which one are you posting first?
Reach out to me for more ideas or feedback! Send me a message on Instagram @cassidyyatkins or leave a comment on this blog.