433: 39 Ideas When You Don't Know What to Post on Social Media

Conquer Local Podcast

This week our host, George Leith, goes over 39 ideas for you to pick and choose from the next time you’re struggling with what to post on social media. Now, this list isn't to be implemented all in one day. However, it's important to understand that this is social media, and content can come from absolutely anywhere. Don't get stuck thinking you must post your offering and only your offering. Social media is a place to connect with your audience. Be authentic, be honest, and most importantly- be confident. Show the world who you are and what you're up to and watch opportunity unravel.

The 39 ideas for when you don't know what to post on social media:

1. Remind people of who you are, write a post about how you started
2. Behind the scenes
3. Personal story or struggle
4. Share a quote from someone who inspires you
5. Share your morning routine
6. Share what inspired you to create your product, service, or brand
7. Ask a question
8. Post a poll on a subject
9. Share a review of your favorite book
10. Ask for recommendations (apps, tv shows, local restaurants) anything related to your industry
11. Host a giveaway
12. Post a how-to tutorial
13. Build infographics
14. Weekly recurring post (tip Tuesday, fantastic Friday)
15. Share learnings from loss or failure
16. Celebrate a win
17. Post a testimonial
18. Share the secret sauce of your offering
19. Throwback Thursday
20. Motivational Monday
21. Thank your followers
22. Post something seasonal or highlight a holiday
23. Talk about top pain points and how your solution solves it
24. Share a client success story
25. Share a tweet
26. Let a team member or fellow influencer take over your social for a week
27. Show someone else using your product or service
28. Do a shoutout or mention other brands
29. Shoutout or mention of your clients
30. Host an interview with a guest
31. Give people a compelling reason to join your email list
32. Give your audience a gift
33. Post about events you are hosting or attending
34. Post upcoming speaking events or presentations
35. Share contact information for each channel you are on
36. Ask your audience how they found you
37. Share your other social profiles
38. Answer FAQ
39. Post new blogs, case studies, and other written content from your website

Tag @ConquerLocal if you end up using any of these ideas, we would love to join in on your conversation and see what you created!

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