26 content ideas for social media

The platforms vary in format, post length, and subject matter, so there are lots of options available to you as an online brand manager.

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You’re not alone. Creating engaging content ideas is a daily battle for small businesses and their social media strategies in general.

Finding content to post on social media platforms can be incredibly challenging. Though it may be easy to know what your friends will “like” on your personal page when you post, it is much more difficult to know what your target audience will “like “on your business page.

If only we could post photos of babies, engagement rings, and puppies on our brand pages and get that same reaction. Just kidding—I’m grateful that’s not the reality we live in.

I know it can be downright frustrating when you can’t think of anything clever or engaging to post. It happens to me frequently. I created a list of content ideas broken down by social media platforms to inspire some engaging content ideas.

Facebook

The most engaging posts on Facebook are frequently associated with photos. Finding good photos is going to be a key element of your strategy. However, remember it’s all about what your audience finds engaging.

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