10 Quick And Easy Social Media Ideas For Your Small Business

​​Ever feel stuck for Social Media posting ideas?

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Social Media posting may seem simple enough, until you start to post and suddenly nothing seems good enough or you are not feeling inspired and get STUCK. 

We have all been there. 

Not only is the struggle real, you need to be consistent in your posting and wouldn't it be helpful to have a solid list of ideas you know works every time? Of course it would. 

Well wait no longer, here are 10 simple, quick and easy ideas that will attract and engage your followers. 

1.  Your customers are your #1 source for content.

Post reviews from your customers, show them using your product, feature questions they have about your product or service with your helpful response, or how about a customer of the day promotion.

Most of all thank them for being your customer. Post this type of stuff regularly. It's Golden.

2.  Visuals

Get visual, people love seeing images that are relevant to them, and this goes back to who your customer is, so take your time to pick the right image that resonates with your ideal customer.

Your images can include pictures of employees at work, day at the office, staff pets, beautiful product shots, customers using your product, your office or how about images that are visually appealing and in line with your brand image.

Make sure your visuals represent your brand using the right color and look each time you post. You can use a free service like Canva to find and create custom images. This tool is super easy to use.

Again always keep your customer in mind.  Here is a beautiful image from Oreo, showing off their red white and blue cookie.

3.  Videos

This goes hand in hand with visuals, but it deserves its’ own mention. People love videos and they are more likely to get better engagement.

​Feature videos about how to use your product, the making of, a thoughtful message of the day, or a video from one of your events.

A 10-15 second video works well, with a max of 2 to 3 minutes.

Check out this great example from Campbell's.
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4.  Ask Questions

Ask about anything or one thing.

For example if you are a coffee shop – what is your favorite brew? light, medium or dark.

Keep the answer to your question to a multiple choice option - simple is better.

5.  Show what you are working on

Working hard on a new product or service, then talk about it.

It could be a simple what's coming soon teaser to let your customers know you are working hard to help improve their experience.

Feel free to show lots of pictures.

6.  Employee profiles

Your staff is important, so show off who they are and how they are helping to grow your business.

Make it specific or about the team.  

7.  Share a Cause

Share information about a cause you believe in. What a great way to show others another side to you and your business.

Chances are there is someone in your circle that believes in the same cause.

Here is fun example from Little Lighthouse Foundation. 

8.  A poll

These are popular and can get a lot of engagement.

Try a few ideas like which do you like better, Hat A or Hat B if you are a clothing store.

Or what image do like better for my new profile picture, A or B. Instagram has a great feature that allows you post side by side images with a poll.

9.  Get really local

Look within your local community for what’s happening. For example if there is a networking event that others might find interesting, share it.

How about sharing what a neighboring small business is doing, given you are not in competition with them.

10.  Holidays, Quote of day, Inspiration, or humor

Let's not forget the obvious ones, the big holidays, fun quote of day, inspirational message or how a little bit of humor.  These are fun, easy, and keeps things light. 

Use plenty of visuals that connects with your customers.

Here is a nice and clean image with a quote that resonates with many Small Business Owners.

Now you've got 10 great ideas to help make your Social Media posting life easier.

Go and it done. 

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