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Social Media Ideas for September

August 13, 2023 / Gail Oliver, Online Small Business Consultant

If you’re planning your social media calendar for September, here are some creative posting ideas. If you need more ideas, be sure to download my Best-Selling 365 Day Social Media Calendar newly updated to cover July 2023 to August 2024!

September Social Media Posting Ideas

September 1: Post 5 online Labor Day sales (a huge search every year) that your target market might be interested in (including your own sale).
September 3: Post a positive mantra to recite today in honor of #selfcareawarenessmonth.
September 5: Post a carousel of crock pot tailgating recipes (this search phrase peaks this week).
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September 6: Post a favorite quote from a classic book for #readabookday and ask followers their favorite classic book quote.
September 8: Post a quote from Queen Elizabeth II in honor of the one-year anniversary of her death.
September 10: Post a question asking, “What is your favorite pumpkin spice food?”
September 14: Post 5 fall festivals in your city. This is why last week’s blog post, Want Your Website Traffic to Skyrocket This Fall?, was so important to read!
September 18: Post a This or That Poll i.e. Pumpkin Patch or Apple Orchard?
September 27: Post 3 ways to celebrate the Mooncake / Mid-Autumn Festival on September 29th (a top search every September).
September 29: Post a photo or interesting fact about tonight’s full moon, the Harvest Moon (maybe the fact that the name came from farmers who depended on the moon’s light to harvest their crops late into the night).
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Social Media Post Ideas for August

July 19, 2022 / Gail Oliver, Online Small Business Consultant

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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30 Social Media Post Ideas for June

May 31, 2022 / Gail Oliver, Online Small Business Consultant

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.

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.

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.

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).

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