> Social Media Strategy

Create content calendars, plan posts, develop hashtag strategies, and track engagement analytics. Use when planning social media campaigns, building a content calendar, or growing social media presence.

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Social Media Strategy

Help users plan and execute effective social media strategies.

When to Use

  • Creating content calendars
  • Planning social media campaigns
  • Developing posting strategies for different platforms
  • Hashtag research and strategy
  • Engagement analysis and optimization

When NOT to Use

  • SEO/website optimization (use seo-optimization)
  • Email campaigns (use email-marketing)
  • Video production specifics (use youtube-content)

Content Calendar Template

Monthly Calendar

DatePlatformContent TypeTopicCaptionHashtagsMediaStatus
Mon 3/3InstagramCarouselTips for X[Draft]#tip #industry5 slides✅ Scheduled
Tue 3/4LinkedInArticleIndustry trend[Draft]#thought-leadershipImage📝 Writing
Wed 3/5Twitter/XThreadHow-to guide[Draft]#howtoNone⬜ Planned

Content Pillars (Pick 3-5)

Rotate through these themes:

  1. Educational (40%) — Tips, how-tos, industry insights
  2. Behind the Scenes (20%) — Team, process, culture
  3. Social Proof (15%) — Testimonials, case studies, results
  4. Promotional (15%) — Products, services, offers
  5. Engagement (10%) — Questions, polls, user-generated content

Platform-Specific Best Practices

Instagram

  • Post types: Reels (highest reach), Carousels (highest saves), Stories (engagement)
  • Frequency: 3-5 posts/week + daily stories
  • Best times: Tue-Thu, 10am-1pm local time
  • Hashtags: 5-15 relevant hashtags, mix of sizes
  • Bio: Clear value prop + CTA + link

LinkedIn

  • Post types: Text posts (highest reach), documents/carousels, articles
  • Frequency: 3-5 posts/week
  • Best times: Tue-Thu, 8-10am local time
  • Tips: First line is the hook (before "see more"), personal stories perform well
  • Engagement: Comment on others' posts (builds visibility)

Twitter/X

  • Post types: Threads (highest value), single tweets, quote tweets
  • Frequency: 1-5 tweets/day
  • Tips: Strong hooks, use threads for longer content, engage in replies

TikTok

  • Post types: Short-form video (15s-3min)
  • Frequency: 1-3 videos/day for growth
  • Tips: Hook in first 2 seconds, use trending sounds, be authentic
  • Hashtags: 3-5 relevant + 1-2 trending

Hashtag Strategy

  • Branded: Your company/campaign hashtag (e.g., #YourBrandName)
  • Industry: Broad industry terms (e.g., #DigitalMarketing)
  • Niche: Specific to your content (e.g., #EmailMarketingTips)
  • Trending: Currently popular, if relevant

Mix by size:

  • 2-3 large (1M+ posts) — for discovery
  • 3-5 medium (100K-1M posts) — for competition balance
  • 3-5 small (10K-100K posts) — for ranking higher

Post Templates

Educational Post

Hook: "Most people get [X] wrong. Here's what actually works:" Body: 3-5 actionable tips CTA: "Save this for later" or "Share with someone who needs this"

Engagement Post

"What's your biggest challenge with [topic]? Drop a comment below 👇"

Social Proof Post

"[Client name] came to us with [problem]. In [timeframe], they achieved [specific result]. Here's what we did: [brief overview]"

Behind the Scenes

"Here's what a typical Monday looks like for our team: [authentic, relatable content]"

Analytics to Track

MetricWhat It MeansGoal
ReachUnique people who saw your contentGrowing month over month
Engagement Rate(Likes + Comments + Shares) / Reach3-6% (varies by platform)
Follower GrowthNet new followers per periodSteady growth trend
Click-through RateClicks on links / Impressions1-3%
Saves/BookmarksPeople saving for laterHigh = valuable content
Share RateShares / ReachHigh = resonant content

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Posting without a strategy (random content = random results)
  • Only posting promotional content (follow 80/20 rule: 80% value, 20% promotion)
  • Ignoring comments and DMs (social media is social)
  • Buying followers (destroys engagement rate)
  • Not repurposing content across platforms
  • Inconsistent posting schedule

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