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Read all of my various Social Media Post Ideas and inspiration for your small business. From creative ideas for specific months of the year to other engaging social media content, I cover it all on my small business marketing blog.

Go Viral with This Social Media Idea

October 20, 2023 /

Last week I wrote about Haunted Car Washes and how I thought this was a brilliant idea as Halloween experiences have become big business. Now I have a cool social media posting idea for you that is related.

If your business is looking for an interesting Instagram Story (the most popular content on Instagram) why not go and film your own experience going through a Haunted Car Wash or other local Haunted Experience in your city, post it as a story and give a shoutout to the business (meaning they might repost).

You might be thinking, “what does that have to do with my business?”, but you can make it apply.

For example, if you sell kids products you could go and film a local Halloween experience that is for kids and post it to your Stories as if you are offering an informative post for other parents in your city. The story still shows your business name and might create enough curiosity for a viewer to click over to your website.

If you’re a travel business, film a Halloween experience in a popular tourist city and post that to your stories.

If you’re a realtor, post a story of how your turned one of your open houses into a Haunted House.

Not to mention, Instagram stories like these have an excellent chance of going viral. social media ideas september

Be sure to use hashtags such as #spooktacular, #halloweeniscoming, #halloweenspirit #scary #instahalloween to really get found.

Need more posting ideas? Be sure to download my 365 Social Media Ideas.

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31 Social Media Ideas for Every Day of July

June 20, 2023 /
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I just updated my 365 Social Media Calendar to go from July 2023 to June 2024, so as a freebie, here are July’s ideas for free!

Social Media Posting Ideas for July

JULY 1: Post a fun Canadian fact, graphic or meme wishing Canadians a happy #canadaday (i.e. Canada has a 99% literacy rate).

JULY 2: Post a poll asking followers their favorite UFO movie for #worldufoday.

JULY 3: Post a fun fact about tonight’s full moon, the Buck Moon (i.e. In July, the Full Moon is called Buck Moon to signify the new antlers that emerge on a deer buck’s forehead around this time).

JULY 4: Post answers to some of the top questions people search for today in a carousel post: “Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?”, “Who signed it?” “Where was it signed?” #independenceday.

JULY 5: Post a list of favorite summer wines for #winewednesday #summerwine.

JULY 6: Post 3 tips to quickly get a summer beach body for #summerbody #beachbody.

JULY 7: Post a graphic or meme that says, “Workin’ for the Weekend”.

JULY 8: Post a photo of something interesting going on in your city for #saturdaynight #saturdaybuzz.

JULY 9: Post your favorite 3 lifestyle blogs for #sundayblogshare.

JULY 10: Post a photo of a Pina Colada in front of a #sunset for national #pinacoladaday.

JULY 11: Post the name of the city with the world’s highest population, for #worldpopulationday.July social media ideas

JULY 12: Post an answer to “What is the Difference Between a Tropical Storm and a Hurricane” (a top search every year).

JULY 13: Post a vintage beach photo for #tbt #throwbackthursday.

JULY 14: Post answers to top searched questions in a carousel post: “What is Bastille Day?”, “Why iS Bastille Day celebrated?”, “How to say Happy Bastille Day in French?”

JULY 15: Post a #giveaway for national #givesomethingawayday.

JULY 16: Post a This or That poll i.e. Chocolate or Vanilla? for national #icecreamday.

JULY 17: Post a poll asking followers which emoji best describes their mood today for #worldemojiday.

JULY 18: Post a #shoutout to a local restaurant that has a great outdoor patio for #tastytuesday (they might repost, giving you a shoutout).

JULY 19: Post a This or That poll i.e. Strawberry Daiquiri or Watermelon Daiquiri? for national #daiquiriday.

JULY 20: Post tips on how to make the drive more fun on a road trip (a top search every summer).

JULY 21: Post a fun fact about the most popular junk food for national #junkfoodday (i.e. Did you know that Oreos are vegan?)

JULY 22: Post a cute meme of England’s Prince George for his birthday today.

JULY 23: Post a This or That Poll i.e. Mustard or Ketchup? for national #hotdogday.

JULY 24: Post a few interesting traits about Leo for the start of their Zodiac sign.

JULY 25: Post the 3 top cheeses and the best wines to have with them for #wineandcheeseday.

JULY 26: Post an answer to a top summer search, “How to Make Iced Coffee”.

JULY 27: Post an answer from a top health blog on “How to Treat Heat Exhaustion” (a top summer search).

JULY 28: Post a #fridayfunfact slide post (where you slide for the answer) such as, “Which City has the Highest Number of Dog Walkers” (answer: Orlando).

JULY 29: Post one of your best selling products (or services) and tell customers why for #bestsellersaturday.

JULY 30: Post an answer/reel to a top summer search, “How to Grill Corn” for #sundaygrill #sundaysupper.

JULY 31: Post a graphic that says, “Bye Bye July”.

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Get all 365 social media ideas for July 2023 to June 2024 in my best-selling 365 Social Media Ideas Calendar.  I also have one for Realtors and one for Schools.

Also Read: 8 Instagram Reel Ideas for Small Business

 

 

 

©2023 Gail Oliver. All rights reserved. Social Media Posting Ideas for July.

Social Media Ideas for April

March 26, 2023 /

I thought I would come up with some quick, all new social media ideas for April, especially if your business wants to reach your local market. You can find more ideas in my best-selling download, 365 Social Media Ideas.

Opening Day

While baseball’s opening day is March 30th, you can still take advantage of the interest in this topic on social media by posting a list of all of the home games in April (if you have a local team).

Tax Tip

April is tax month in North America, so post a tax tip related to what you sell. For example, if you’re a realtor, post a tax tip for new home owners.

Easter

One of the biggest local searches is always, “What’s Open on Easter?” so post a list of what’s open in your city (i.e. banks, restaurants, etc.) and it will likely get a lot of engagement. social media ideas for April

Gardening

Searches for various gardening topics surge in April, so post a list of what plant zone your city is in, and what grows best there.

Earth Day

With Earth Day on April 22nd, searches on various recycling topics hit a high. So post a list of local recycling depots in your city.

On all of your posts, always include a hashtag for your city in comments, and always have your business url on the post graphic.

Also read: What to Post to Social Media in April

 

 

 

©2023 Gail Oliver. All rights reserved. All New Social Media Ideas for April

February Social Media & Content Marketing Ideas

January 24, 2023 /

A helpful way to plan what to post to your social media and your blog in February is to base the content on last year’s most popular searches for the month.

So, to help you out, below are the top Google searches for February 2022, and you can expect similar searches this year:

Black History Month 
  • BHM Quotes
  • Black American Heritage flag
  • Black art museums
  • Black History month quotes
  • Black representation
  • Daily Black History facts
  • Happy Black History month gift
  • How to celebrate BHM?
  • Quotes about the black experience
  • When was BHM first celebrated?
National Signing Day February 1st
  • Do you have to commit on national signing day?
  • What is national signing day?
  • When is national signing day 2022?
Groundhog Day February 2nd
  • Did the groundhog sees its shadow 2022?
  • Groundhog day history
  • Groundhog day origin
  • Groundhog day prediction accuracy
  • How does Groundhog day work?
  • How much does Punxsutawney Phil weigh?
  • What time does Groundhog day start?
Snow Moon February 5th
  • What is special about the snow moon?
  • When is the snow moon?
State of the Union February 7th
  • How long is the state of the union?
  • State of the union memes
  • What time is the state of the union?
  • Where can I watch the state of the union?
Pizza Day February 9th
  • How long is pizza good for in the fridge?
  • How many slices are in a large pizza?
  • How to make pizza dough?
  • How to make pizza sauce?
  • How to reheat pizza in oven?
  • National pizza day deals
Puppy Bowl February 12th
  • How to watch the puppy bowl?
  • What puppies are in the puppy bowl?
  • Who won the puppy bowl?
Superbowl February 12th
  • Appetizers for Superbowl
  • Chicken wing recipes
  • Past Superbowl halftime shows
  • Superbowl kick off time
  • What does 2nd 10 mean in football?
  • What does a flag  mean in football?
  • What does defer mean in football?
  • What does delayed mean in football?
  • What does offside mean in football?
Galentines Day February 13th
  • Galentines day cocktails
  • Galentines day games
  • Galentines day songs
  • Happy galentines day gift
  • Where did galentines day come from?
Valentines Day February 14th
  • Dinosaur Valentine box
  • Easy Valentine box
  • Heart shaped pizza near me
  • Romantic dinner ideas at home for her
  • Valentines cards near me
  • Valentines day gifts for kids
  • Valentines exchange cards near me
  • What to write in a Valentines card
  • Where do they sell flowers near me?
  • Where to buy chocolate covered strawberries?
Singles Awareness Day February 15th
  • All the single ladies gif
  • Happy Valentines day to myself
  • How to be happy alone
  • How to be okay with being alone
  • How to enjoy being alone
  • How to spend Valentine’s Day alone
  • Quotes about being single
  • Songs about being single
NBA All Star Game February 19th
  • How to vote for MVP NBA All Star Game?
  • NBA All Star Game Schedule
  • When and where is NBA All Star Game?
Mardis Gras February 21st
  • Fat Tuesday celebrations near me
  • Fat Tuesday dinner specials near me
  • Gumbo recipe
  • King cake recipe
  • What is a fasnacht donut?
  • What is Mardi Gras?
  • What is Shrove Tuesday?
  • When is Easter?
  • When is Mardi Gras 2022?
  • Where did Mardi Gras originate?
Margarita Day February 22nd
  • Blue Margarita recipe
  • Mangonade Margarita recipe
  • National Margarita Day specials
  • Spicy Margarita recipe
  • Watermelon Margarita recipe
Ash Wednesday February 22nd
  • Is Ash Wednesday a holy day of obligation?
  • What are good things to give up for Lent?
  • What do you say when you get ashes on your head?
  • What is Ash Wednesday?
  • When is Ash Wednesday?
 Womens History Month starts March 1st
  • Frida Kahlo quotes
  • Marie Currie quotes
  • Womens history month books

Be sure to also read: This Search Phrase Skyrockets Every February

social media ideas for AprilTry to use your social media and content marketing to answer these top searched questions and it might bring more traffic to your business! If you need more ideas, check out my downloads 365 Social Media Ideas for 2023 and 365 Blog Post Ideas for 2023.

©2023 Gail Oliver. All rights reserved. February Social Media Content Marketing Ideas

 

Social Media Post Ideas for Business 2023

October 31, 2022 /

Need social media post ideas for your business for 2023?

I just updated my 365 Social Media Post Ideas Calendar for 2023. If you struggle with coming up with creative and engaging content to post, it can be a huge help.

The ideas are lifestyle-based as well as tailored to top searched content, but you can apply the ideas to almost any type of business, as I will show below.

This or That Posts

This and That posts are great for engagement. For example, in December my posting calendar will say “Post a holiday movie theme This or That, such as “Elf or Home Alone?” (where followers give their response in comments). Even though it’s fun and gets people to respond, I realize it might not suit your business or brand.

However, it can inspire you to come up with something relevant to your business. For example:

  • If you’re a real estate business, you could post a This or That such as Bungalow or Two-Story?
  • If you’re a Pizza restaurant, you could post Thin Crust or Thick Crust?Social Media Post Ideas for Business 2023
  • If you’re a hair salon, you could post Brides: Hair Up or Hair Down?

It’s a great way to do research also.

List Compilation Posts

Lists are always popular social media content. For example, towards the end of December, my posting calendar will say , “Post your 5 Favorite Books of the Past Year and ask followers theirs.” Again, you can tailor this to suit your business. For example:

  • If you’re a fashion brand, you could post your “5 Hated Fashion Trends of the Past Year” and ask followers theirs.
  • If you’re a life coach, you could post your “5 Favorite Self Help Books of the Past Year” and ask followers theirs.
  • If you’re a personal trainer, you could post “5 Favorite Wellness Products of the Past Year” and ask followers theirs.
Answering Top Searched Questions Posts

When something is trending or happening in pop culture, people turn to social media to get answers. For example, in February my posting calendar will say, Post answers to top searched questions about BHM this month: “What does Black History month mean?”, “When was Black History month first celebrated?”, etc. Again, you can tailor this to your business. For example:

  • If you’re a greeting card business, in May you could post answers to a top searched graduation question this time of year: “What to write in a graduation card?”.
  • If you’re a gift shop, in June you could post an answer to a top searched question this time of year: “How much to spend on a wedding gift”.Social Media Post Ideas for Business 2023

So if you struggle finding creative and interesting content to post to social media, find tons of inspiration in my download 365 Social Media Post Ideas with an idea for every day of the year!

Read more: What to Post to Social Media in December

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©2022 Gail Oliver. All rights reserved. Social Media Post Ideas for Business 2023

Try This Easy Instagram Challenge Idea

August 24, 2022 /

Have you thought about trying an Instagram challenge contest?

I have to be honest, when I see businesses offering contests where you simply enter to win, I always think my chances are so-so, so why bother.

But, if the brand was to make the contest a challenge that I might be good at, then it might be worth my while.

HERE’S MY IDEA

For example, on your Instagram account, try running a contest whereby people have to submit an amazing fall photo from their town that you will post to your Instagram. The photo that gets the most likes, wins.

It works out well for you, because it is a chance for one of your posts to get a lot of likes.

The great thing about fall is that it offers so many opportunities, from seasonal trends like pumpkin spice to Back to School to Halloween to Thanksgiving. Think of a challenge for all of them!

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I have consulted for thousands of small businesses since 2012, and my advice has been featured in the NY Times, Success Magazine, Yahoo Business, American Express, Big Commerce, Business2Community to name a few – so this is professional advice you can trust! Be sure to read an article on Yahoo I was recently quoted in: “4 Businesses to Start in the Fall 🍂”.

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Social Media Post Ideas for August

July 19, 2022 /

Need some social media post ideas for August? These ideas below are NOT from my 365 Social Media Post Ideas Calendar, but rather some BONUS ones! Enjoy!

  • AUGUST 1: Post a special offer for National #girlfriendsday such as “Buy One Get Second Half Off”.
  • AUGUST 5: Post a photo of a cool wall in your city (maybe a grafitti wall) for #ihaveathingforwalls #wallporn.
  • AUGUST 7: Post a carousel of #quotes for national #sistersday (a top search every August).
  • AUGUST 8: Post your favorite meditation apps, techniques or music for #meditationmonday.
  • AUGUST 9: Post a #list of your favorite classic #books for national #bookloversday and ask followers what theirs are #booknerd #bookaddict.
  • AUGUST 12: Post a photo or #reel of yourself holding up one of your creations for #lovewhatyoudo #worklove #handmadewithlove.
  • AUGUST 17: Post an “early bird” #backtoschool2022 special or #giveaway promotion #winitwednesday #backtoschoolgiveaway.
  • AUGUST 23: Post your favorite #Starbucks fall drink, which they tend to announce this week.
  • AUGUST 24: Post your favorite #recipe for Belgian waffles for national #waffleday, along with a #shoutout to your favorite local Waffle House.
  • AUGUST 26: Post a photo of a group of cute dogs posed together for #NationalDogDay and ask your followers their favorite breed.
  • AUGUST 28: Post three benefits of drinking red wine day for National #redwineday today.
  • AUGUST 29: Post three last minute ideas for a #laborday #weekendgetaway #beautifulplaces #beautifuldestinations.
  • AUGUST 30: Post a stunning #sunset photo for #finaldaysofsummer #byesummer #summerisover.
  • AUGUST 31: Post three little known facts about Princess Diana for the 25th anniversary of her death #princessdiana
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I have consulted for thousands of small businesses since 2012. It really does help to talk to someone who is objective to get a new, but professional, perspective. I have also written publicity pitches for clients that resulted in them being featured in Real Simple Magazine, Apartment Therapy, House Beautiful, Vanity Fair, Houzz, Martha Stewart, Glamour Magazine, LONNY, DesignMilk, Emmaline Bride,– just to name a few.

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30 Social Media Post Ideas for June

May 31, 2022 /

Happy June! I decided to post a freebie today, 30 Social Media Posting Ideas for June. These are NOT the same ideas in my 365 Social Media Post Ideas Calendar, but some new ones I came up with, just for fun.

JUNE 1: Post a list of some of the weird national days this month, such as Old Maids Day and Ball Point Pen Day.

JUNE 2: Post 5 interesting facts about Queen Elizabeth II for the start of her #platinumjubilee today.

JUNE 3: Post a reel that transitions through the covers of your favorite #summerreads or #beachreads for #fictionfriday. 

JUNE 4: Post a carousel of gifts for dad for #fatherdaygifts. Mention the businesses & they might repost. social media ideas for June

JUNE 5: Post #shoutouts to your favorite local farmer’s markets for #sundaymarket. 

JUNE 6: Post a calming affirmation or mantra for #mondaymantra #mindfulmonday #mondaymood.

JUNE 7: Post a poll asking followers to vote for their favorite chocolate ice cream flavor from #benandjerrys or some other major ice cream brand #nationalchocolateicecreamday #tastytuesday #tuesdaytreat.

JUNE 8: Post a reel or carousel gift guide for your BFF for #bestfriendsday. 

JUNE 9: Post a carousel of your favorite outdoor decor finds or pool toys #enjoysummer #summerdays.

JUNE 10: Post a list of the big movies coming out this summer for #nationalmovienight & ask followers the ones they want to see the most. 

JUNE 11: Post a handmade product that you find beautiful for national #makinglifebeautifulday. 

JUNE 12: Post a cool photo of a scenic spot in your town for #postcardplaces. 

JUNE 13: Post your picks for #songofthesummer for #musicmonday and ask followers theirs.  

JUNE 14: Post the top 5 things to do in your city for #traveltuesday and tag your city’s tourism profile.

JUNE 15: Post a photo or time lapsed video of last night’s super moon using a cool filter for #fullmoon #rosemoon #honeymoon.

JUNE 16: Post a reel of some of the cute animals that need adopting at your local shelter for #thursdayfursday.

JUNE 17: Post a photo of beautiful outdoor flowers in your city/neighborhood for #floralfridaycompetition #flowerstagram. 

JUNE 18: Post a tshirt with a funny saying about dads for Father’s Day tomorrow. social media ideas 365

JUNE 19: Post a quote from Abraham Lincoln on the ending of slavery for #Juneteeth. 

JUNE 20: Post your #summerbucketlist and ask followers what is on theirs.

JUNE 21: Post a fast transition #reel of all of your new products or services for #newreleasetuesday. 

JUNE 22: Post a #summergiveaway for the start of summer today #winitwednesday.

JUNE 23: Post a photo of a pink door or house in your neighborhood or town for #nationalpinkday.

JUNE 24: Post a reel of your dog running around your office or workspace for #takeyourdogtoworkday. social media marketing plan template

JUNE 25: Post a #shoutout to your favorite local bakery for #saturdaysweets #smallbusinesssaturday #shoutoutsaturday.

JUNE 26: Post 5 ways to spend a relaxing Sunday and ask followers to vote on their favorite #sundayreset #weekendvibes.

JUNE 27: Post your favorite male tennis star for the start of #Wimbledon today and #mancrushmonday #mcm.

JUNE 28: Post a photo of your favorite summer cocktail for #tuesdayboozeday #summercocktail.

JUNE 29: Post your favorite 5-minute #summerworkout and ask followers theirs for #workoutwednesday. 

JUNE 30: Post a favorite social media tip for #socialmediaday (maybe give a #shoutout to my 365 Social Media Post Ideas Calendar).

One of the best ways to drive endless, free and qualified traffic to your business is through a blog. If done correctly, over time, one blog post can bring anywhere from 2,000 to 20,000 visits a month. And SEO has proven to convert the highest into sales, more so than email, advertising or social media. I offer a blog writing service if interested!

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SEO-Friendly Content Ideas for May

April 25, 2022 /

content ideas for mayNeed some SEO-friendly content ideas for May?

Every month, the top searches on Google are typically questions. You can take advantage of answering these questions in your blog or social media posts as an easy way to drive traffic to your business.

For example, based on past Google Search Data, these should be the top questions for May:

  • What do you write in a teacher appreciation card (May 4th)
  • What is Cinco de Mayo celebrated for? (May 5th)
  • What horses are in the Kentucky Derby? (May 7th)
  • When is Mother’s Day 2022? (May 8th)
  • What happens during a lunar eclipse? (May 15th)
  • What is a flower moon?
  • How fast do Indy 500 cars go? (May 29th)
  • When is Memorial Day 2022? (May 30th)
  • What is Memorial Day and how is it observed?
  • What side does the tassel go on graduation cap?
  • You might also like, What to Post to Social Media in May

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Do you need your Brand Story written or an SEO-Optimized Blog Post or a Personalized Business Consultation? As a 20+ year marketing professional and small business consultant, all of my services are super affordable.

I have consulted for thousands of small businesses since 2012, and my advice has been featured in the NY Times, Success Magazine, Yahoo Business, American Express, Big Commerce, Business2Community to name a few – so this is professional advice you can trust!

My Publicity Pitch service has also gotten my clients featured in Real Simple Magazine, Apartment Therapy, House Beautiful, Vanity Fair, Houzz, Martha Stewart, Glamour Magazine, LONNY, DesignMilk, Emmaline Bride,– just to name a few.

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