20 Social Media Post Ideas When You Don't Know What to Post
Sometimes the hardest part of social media is simply deciding what to post. If you run out of ideas, here are simple types of content you can share to keep your account active and engaging.
Share Helpful Tips
Provide useful tips related to your industry.
Example:
- Productivity tips
- Marketing advice
- Industry best practices
Helpful content builds trust with your audience.
Answer Common Questions
Think about questions your customers often ask.
You can create posts that:
- Explain your services
- Provide quick answers
- Educate your audience
Share Industry Insights
Post updates, news, or trends related to your field.
This helps position you as someone who stays informed in your industry.
Show Behind-the-Scenes Content
Give your audience a look at your daily work or process.
Examples:
- How you create your products
- Your workspace or team
- Your workflow
Share a Personal Story or Experience
Talking about your experiences can make your brand more relatable.
Examples:
- Lessons you learned in your business
- Challenges you overcame
- A milestone you reached
Share Customer Feedback or Testimonials
Highlight positive experiences from your customers.
This builds credibility and trust.
***You can add testimonials and feedback in your Library
Ask a Question
Questions encourage engagement.
Examples:
- “What tools do you use for productivity?”
- “What is your biggest challenge with social media?”
Share a Quick Tip Graphic
Short tips with simple visuals are easy to consume and share.
Example:
- “3 tips for better social media engagement”
Recommend Tools or Resources
Share tools, books, or resources that you find helpful.
This provides value to your audience.
Share a Quote or Inspiration
Motivational or insightful quotes can perform well when they relate to your audience.
Share a Quick Tutorial
Teach your audience how to do something useful.
Examples:
- A step-by-step guide
- A short how-to explanation
Share a Recent Achievement
Examples:
- Business milestones
- Project completions
- Personal achievements
Highlight Your Services
Explain how your services help people.
Focus on the value you provide rather than selling aggressively.
Sample post generated by Marky
Share Lessons You Learned
Talking about lessons learned makes your content authentic.
Example:
- “3 things I learned from running a business”
Sample post generated by Marky
Share Industry Statistics
Interesting statistics or facts can make great educational posts.
Share a Short Story From Your Work
Tell a short story about a client experience or project.
Post a Before-and-After Example
If relevant to your work, show progress or results.
Share Your Opinion on a Topic
Discuss trends or ideas in your industry.
Celebrate Holidays or Events
You can create posts around:
- Holidays
- Industry events
- Awareness days
Sample post generated by Marky
Re-share or Repurpose Old Content
You do not always need new content.
You can:
- Repost older posts
- Update previous content
- Turn one idea into multiple posts
✅ Tip: Keep a running list of content ideas so you always have something ready to post. Tools like Marky can help you schedule these ideas in advance and maintain a consistent posting schedule.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out! Happy posting!
Josiah, CEO
