Social media continues to remain one of the best ways to reach and connect with the targeted audience in any business industry.
You know that your potential customers exist on social media, you have the platform to reach and interact with them, all you need is the right content.
“The strength of your social media is determined by the strength of your content.”
We understand how difficult it can be for social media marketers to constantly bring new and fresh ideas to the table in order to keep their social audiences engaged and entertained. So, here we are telling you about the top 103 social media content ideas that can help your business thrive on social media.
This list of 100+ social media post content ideas will keep your social marketing strategy inspired for a long time.
1. Ask the user
While most marketers prefer to do it at the end (when they’re literally out of ideas), I do it as the first thing in my social marketing strategy. Ask your customers what kind of content they prefer to see on your social pages, and then share the same.
2. Ask user opinions about something
If you are planning to launch a new product/service or even a marketing campaign, feel free to ask your social followers for help. This will make them feel a part of the company.
3. Quotes
Inspiring or motivational quotes with a hint of your business/product idea always work the magic.
#MondayMotivation #Motivation pic.twitter.com/hbwhnzHf1B
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) April 8, 2019
4. Ask a question
There is no better way to create engagement than asking questions. Keep it simple and relevant to your business.
5. Fill in the blank
E.g. if I had to travel to one place in the world, it would be ________________
6. Share your achievements
This will not only motivate your existing customers to engage more but also make new, potential fans to try out your services.
Congrats to @sagipl for being named a top mobile and web development companies in India! https://t.co/qJ3f0WPSra #MobileDevelopment #WebDevelopment
— The Clutch Collective (@Clutch_Collect) May 30, 2019
7. Company blog posts
If you’re writing a new post on your business blog, it is obviously for the benefit of the users, so make sure to share it with your social followers as well.
8. Polls
Running a poll often is a very effective way of boosting engagement on your social posts.
(e.g. “Which of our products you like the most?”)
9. Funny posts
People love to read funny things and such posts are also known to create a healthy engagement in the form of comments.
When it’s a #weekend and you have the lot of work to do!!!!#Programmerslife #DevOps #programmer #fullstack #coding #CodeNewbie #bugs #Geek #digitallife #webdev #frontend #gamedev #indiedev #100DaysOfCode #geeksnome #debugging #Code #Developer #SaturdayMotivation #Coders #dev pic.twitter.com/J0CJOWR5sX
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) March 24, 2018
10. Posts/photos of your company
A better way to make people feel connected with your brand is to share posts about your company’s events, culture, etc. with your followers.
*** GRAND OPENING ***
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) July 10, 2019
SAG IPL is Opening A New Branch in Canada – Here is Everything You Need To Know! -> https://t.co/8vp4TK3vcR#SAG #SAGIPL #Canada #NewBranch
11. Industry statistics
Share interesting industry updates, data and statistics.
50 #DigitalMarketingStatistics and Figures That’ll Help You Improve Your #OnlinePresence
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) March 21, 2018
Read from here – https://t.co/HYsTD4WZlG#DigitalMarketing #DigitalTransformation #SocialMediamarketing #SearchEngineOptimization #companies #strategies #OnlineMarketing #onlinemarketingtips
12. Behind the scene posts
Customers will love to know what goes behind the scenes in your company. For e.g. a video sharing the process of how a product is actually built is a great way of creating engagement.
13. Re-share
Re-sharing useful and relevant content that has already been written by someone else is another nice way to keep your users updated.
There are 101 Unique Website design Ideas There are useful when you Develop your website in 2018
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) September 4, 2018
Check it Now: https://t.co/VieOrRQzBt#websites #designer #development #webdevelopment #teamwork #mobileappdevelopment #webdesign #DigitalMarketing #SEO #SMO #business #applications
14. Re-post an old post
Sometimes, you can also re-share the old posts/links on your site or blog to give them a new life.
#Android Vs. #IOSDevelopment Which Is Better and Why?
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) October 26, 2018
Read from here: https://t.co/uTNmVZnC8s#operatingsystem #AndroidDev #iOSProgramming
15. Pair “serious” topics with something casual
If you think your industry is too boring for the audience, share social posts accompanied by a funny yet relevant GIF or image.
Programmers Typical Day 😥 #FridayFeeling #Programmerslife #DevOps #programmer #fullstack #coding #CodeNewbie #bugs #Geek #digitallife #webdev #frontend #gamedev #indiedev #100DaysOfCode #geeksnome #debugging pic.twitter.com/5XSi3QPTuV
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) November 10, 2017
16. Personalized content
Customers love it when their favorite brands notice them and do something special for them, like sharing a customized offer for your loyal customers.
17. Product videos
Got a product? What’s a better way to tell your customers about it than a nice video? Get one now and share it with your customers.
SAG IPL – Web and Mobile App Development Company Indiahttps://t.co/FfGEaqvQvf#SAGIPL #WebDevelopmentCompany #WebDesigningCompany #MobileAppDevelopmentCompany
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) May 31, 2019
18. Guest posts
If you write posts on other sites, do share the links with your social followers.
19. Share a photo
And ask your followers to give an interesting caption to it.
20. Customer reviews
Occasionally share reviews and testimonials of your loyal fans to let others know why people love your brand.
Our #Clients are our best #Advertising !!!
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) September 14, 2017
Watch the video to know about why SAG IPL is the leading #webservices provider #company! #AppDev pic.twitter.com/MgXnhlPTXM
21. Post an image
Share any casual or funny image or inspirational quote with your brand logo attached to it.
22. Infographics
Create and share interesting infographics related to your brand.
SAG IPL Vs #Freelancer
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) October 11, 2018
There are some important points in this video, which can help you in differentiating between working with a freelancer and #webdevelopment #company. Let see the video!!! #Marketing #entrepreneur #WebDevelopers #business #smallbusiness #websites #webdesign pic.twitter.com/7feHeWPOs8
23. Theme/Series of posts
A theme or series of a certain type of posts is another way of engaging fans.
24. Tips & Advice
Depending on your industry, you can share instant tips that your followers might find useful.
10 Ultimate Sources That Will Help You To Become A Successful #Webdesigner !!
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) February 20, 2019
Learn from here: https://t.co/LzRCO7LQJZ#designer #css #inforgraphicdesigners #photoshop #websitedesigners #creativedesigners #creativethinking
25. Product photos
Photo-centric websites like Pinterest and Instagram are the best places to woo customers by sharing nice, high-definition photos of your product.
26. Post a challenge
Challenge your followers to take a pledge. People love a challenge, especially when everyone else is doing it.
27. Memes
Besides sharing regular images, you can also post memes and jokes along with your content on social media.
28. Photos that are irrelevant to your business
Yet somehow relevant. For e.g., if you run a cafe business, you can post eating tips, health tips, etc.
American small businesses spend an average of $497.16 per month on SEO services. In fact, clients that spent over $500/month were 53.3% more likely to be “extremely satisfied” compared to those that spent less than $500/month by @Backlinko #SEOService #SEOStatistics #SEOFacts pic.twitter.com/cH0Lrt64bS
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) July 3, 2019
29. Share your brand stories
Let people know interesting stories and facts about your brand. Start with “Did you know” to make things more interesting.
30. Run contests
Post a contest related to your brand and encourage people to join it. It will not only create engagement but also help you get new followers.
31. Ask for suggestions to improve
If you recently launched a new product in the market, ask your social fans for inputs and feedback.
32. Share an offer
Your fans would like it and you might just get a lot more new followers looking to grab the offer.
SAGIPL Independence Day Offer…
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) August 5, 2019
Get offer now: https://t.co/MUJdcmt3L8#IndependenceDay #IndependenceDay2019 #IndependenceDayoffer #offer #discount #sagipl pic.twitter.com/X0jnuAlXEH
33. Holiday posts
Merely wishing your fans happy holidays isn’t enough. Do something different to show them that you are also equally excited.
Almost there… 😛 #ThursdayThoughts #Coding #gamedev #indiedev #webdev #appdev #weekendvibes #ThursdayMotivation #weekend #Friday pic.twitter.com/D29ebX4NNx
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) November 9, 2017
34. Explore Pinterest
Pinterest is one of the best places to search for new content ideas. You’ll find a lot of beautiful images there that you can share with your social fans.
35. Ask fans to share photos with your product
Encourage your followers to share their photos using your product. Re-share the best photo on your official page.
36. Post Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Are many of your customers asking the same questions again and again? Instead of answering them one by one, write a post with the answer.
Which Is Better – Hire Mobile App Developer or Make Your App Yourself?, let’s know about this post: https://t.co/ebMeOyV3lo#MobileApp #Appdevelopment #application #Appdevelopers #androidapp #iosapp #hiremobileappdeveloper #Programming #Developers pic.twitter.com/XxW4YEUn92
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) December 27, 2018
37. Share a third-party resource
If you come across a link or resource that you think might help your followers, feel free to share it with them.
38. Custom artwork
Create and share custom artwork to entice your audience in taking a particular action.
39. Conversations with influencers
Host a live conversation with a leader or prominent figure in your industry. Customers love it when a real person endorses their favorite brands.
40. Case studies
Sharing detailed studies of your existing projects or campaigns is also a great way to deliver trust to your fans.
#SEO Case Study: 107 Keyword #Rankings Jumped From the Last Page To First Page: How #SAGIPL Made This Project A #Success In No Timehttps://t.co/r7Bc3ltizc#seocasestudy #seoprojects #seoservices #digitalmarketing #onlinemarketing pic.twitter.com/O7zmIGCk9K
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) April 10, 2019
41. Share cute things
People love cute things whether or not they are relevant to your brand.
42. Freebies
Everyone loves free stuff. You can occasionally give away free ebooks, infographic, white paper or even a free version of your product/software.
43. Re-share fan photos
Many times fans would post photos using your brand hashtags. Find them and re-share photos of your fans.
RT @sagipl: SAG IPL Launching New #Canadian IT #Company in #Vancouver in The Beginning of August
— Digital Marketing (@DMAlert) July 24, 2019
Read More: https://t.co/7ZcxpNZjx9#SAG #SAGIPL #Canada #sagiplcanada #NewBranch #digitalmarketing #webdevelopment #webdesign #BritishColumbia #marketing… pic.twitter.com/0iLzea5k5i
44. Create a product illustration
Launched a new product? Prepare and share a detailed diagram explaining the various features of the product or how it works.
45. Start your podcast
Give your fans more ways to absorb your content. Start your own podcast covering topics that your audience wants to know about.
46. Share a book recommendation
More often than not, your fans will include a lot of book lovers. Recommend a book that they might love and find useful.
47. Weekly posts
Share special posts such as tips on a particular day every week. Remind your fans to come back next week for more.
#MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/VPekMjzAia
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) April 1, 2019
48. Post a job
Planning to expand your team? Let your customers know and help by getting the word out there.
Are you looking for the full time and part time developer and designer?
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) April 30, 2019
Currently, I am looking for a new project for:
1) Talented Developers
2) Creative Designers
3) Smart Marketers
They have excellent communication skills in English.
QUESTIONS OR NEED ANY OTHER HELP?
49. Write about your favorite products
Products that you use in daily life and that help make things easier, more convenient for you.
#SEO Case Study on Gen #GSTSoftware Development by SAG IPL – https://t.co/xKEomEF4nz#softwaredev #DigitalMarketing #GST #searchengine pic.twitter.com/BzUTmlbKid
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) October 25, 2017
50. An explainer image
If your production process can be explained in 3-4 steps, an explainer image/collage for the same can be a nice way for it.
Here is the process of our #webservices!
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) April 18, 2018
Our #cost of #designing and #development is quite low, when compared to other’s, and have an excellent quality of work that’s the reason you should go with our #web services – https://t.co/aNYIFPtL7n#WebsiteDevelopment #startups #business pic.twitter.com/eMxZH4eYZt
51. Introduce new team members
Recently added a new member to your team? Introduce them to your audience and let them know your excitement.
The Bigger The Dream, The More Important The Team!! #webdevelopment #teamwork #mobileappdevelopment #appdev #gamedev #webdev #webdesign #DigitalMarketing #SEO #SMO #gamedevelopment #AngularJS #nodejs #company #business pic.twitter.com/evbaJIwig8
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) November 30, 2017
52. Re-share your most popular blog posts
Let people know which of your blog posts is the most read and shared by people, and why.

53. Fan of the week
Reward a fan every week from the audience based either on their level of engagement or some unique achievement they made that week.
54. “This Day in History”
Find out an interesting thing that happened on this particular day in history and share it with your followers on social media.
55. Ask for random advice
Create a hypothetical situation and ask your audience what they would do if they were in that situation.
56. Ask the mood of the fans
Sometimes a simple “Hello” or “how do you feel today” is just what you need to make your audience feel that you care for them.
57. Live videos
With platforms like Facebook Live, it is now easier than ever to interact with your audience in real-time and face to face.
58. Do you remember
Let your followers take a trip down memory lane by sharing photos of your website or products.
59. Fun facts
Interesting facts and information are among the most shareable content types on social media.
20 Hide and #amazingfacts about #Google is here – https://t.co/YfEpoltIxX#Facts #GoogleInstant #GoogleEI #humor #gamedev #FactsAboutMe #Dev pic.twitter.com/oduc8iF48p
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) July 27, 2017
60. Sign-up links or forms
If you are planning to run an event like a webinar, you can ask your audience to join it by registering via the link.
61. Share popular topics from Reddit
Reddit happens to be one of the best places to find trending topics. Post about the ones that are relevant to your niche.
62. Share a series of images
An image gallery depicting your recent office party, product launch, or anything else.
63. Image puzzles
Post an image scramble to leave your fans guessing.
64. Video reviews
Share a video testimonial submitted by one of your social media followers.
We Constantly Strive to Exceed our Customer’s Expectations.
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) July 20, 2017
See here what our #client say about us!!! #feedback #reviews #webdevelopment pic.twitter.com/1eYonshaak
65. Show your brand doing good
Participate in different causes and post photos on social media to let your fans know that you care.
SAG IPL has been listed as one of the Top #EcommerceDevelopmentCompany in the world by @GoodFirms (A U.S. based #researchfirm).
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) October 10, 2018
Discover more at – https://t.co/aIeHt0LCl8#ecommerce #SmallBusiness pic.twitter.com/r6EmRxYcYd
66. Motivational quotes
To inspire your audience, share motivational quotes that are somehow related to your business or industry.
67. Organise a photo contest
Ask your fans to submit their best photos and get them to vote to choose the winning photo/s.
68. Big holiday offers
Aside wishes, give something extra to your fans this holiday in the form of discounts on your products.
#Holi Special Offer
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) March 12, 2019
On this auspicious occasion, we are offering up to 30% discount on all IT services. So what are you waiting for? Visit our website and get the offer – https://t.co/eQYAm4ejfV#ITServices #webdesign #webdevelopment #appdevelopment #digitalmarketing #SEO pic.twitter.com/wBr9BwFddM
69. Success stories
More often than not, your audience loves to hear about your accomplishments. So, feel free to share even little successes with them.
70. Hold a debate
Only if you think you can manage it properly and keep the audience in control.
71. Show the people behind your brand
Never miss the opportunity to show the human side of your brand by showing the faces of actual people who work for you.
72. Host a live discussion round on Twitter
There is no better way to connect with your audience than a live chat/discussion on social media. Leverage Twitter chats for the same.
73. YouTube videos
Share inspirational or your brand-related videos from YouTube.
74. Make use of trends
For instance, The Bottle Cap Challenge became quite famous. As long as you want to do good, feel free to leverage these popular trends.
75. How-to tutorials
For a product that needs some explaining in order to be used, create and share how-to tutorials or videos with your audience.
#FaceDetection #Software provides the benefit in all aspects (Security, Airports, Banks, offices).https://t.co/EZnjauL0BB#embedded #IT pic.twitter.com/3KQwpAAwTa
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) June 15, 2017
76. Industry news
Use services like Google Alerts to stay aware of whatever’s going on out there.
#SocialMedia #powerofwords #instagram #twitter #GooglePlus #linkedin #Facebook #socialmediamarketing #visualmedia #DigitalMarketing #country pic.twitter.com/WShoOEvtZw
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) July 24, 2017
77. Use your hashtags
Identify the hashtags that are related to your brand and use them whenever possible.
Samsung’s “see-through” Safety Truck allow drivers to see the road ahead.#Technology #Samsung #SAGIPL #SafetyTruck pic.twitter.com/FPqJxkTEHK
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) June 26, 2015
78. Q&A Sessions
No matter what industry you’re from, your customers will have a lot of questions to ask. So, organize a live Q&A session on social media and answer them.
79. Share region-specific posts
If you have customers in more than one country/state, feel free to share occasional posts for your fans in specific regions.
A leading digital marketing company now in Canada, Hire Us For Your Business Promotion.
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) August 1, 2019
Get More: https://t.co/vw1W2GNYFT#DigitalMarketing #digitalmarketingagency #DigitalMarketingServices #Canada #vancouverbc #businesspromotion pic.twitter.com/FKQPCRv7UL
80. Invite fans to join a company event
If you are looking to strengthen the bond between the company and its customers, do invite your brand fans to the company’s events and get to know them better.
81. Share music
Music is something that everyone loves. Share a song or the entire playlist.
82. Ask for predictions
For instance, ask them to predict the winner of the ongoing Cricket World Cup. Share your prediction as well.
83. Like-if
Create social interactions by asking followers to “Like” the post “if” they did or do something similar.
84. Create a show or series
Another great way to engage the audience is by creating a regular (weekly or daily) video series on a particular topic.
85. Ask for questions
Ask your fans to write their own questions that they wanted to ask the brand.
86. Share-if
Ask your fans to “Share” the post “if” …
87. Old content in a new version
Share your old blog posts with new, visually-appealing and trendy graphics or images.
SAGIPL Digital Marketing Strategies will help you to grow your business.
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) August 6, 2019
Hire Now: https://t.co/2nNZzAK48j#DigitalMarketing #digitalmarketingagency #businesstips #business pic.twitter.com/FcK3M4zVJ6
88. Post maintenance notices
Let your followers know if any of your products or services are being shut off temporarily for maintenance.
89. Post about little-known holidays
There are many unusual and less-known holidays, such as World Smile Day, Beard Day, etc. which you can write about.
#HappyEngineersDay #EngineersDay #Engineers #proudtobeengineer pic.twitter.com/lrQJYqjMO7
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) September 15, 2017
90. Conduct a survey
Ask your customers to participate in a survey related to a product or service they use.
91. Ask a ‘truth or myth’ question
For e.g. Bermuda Triangle: truth or fiction?
92. Share live updates of an event
Post live updates, images or videos from an ongoing event in which your company is organising or participating.
93. Share other profiles
Promote one of your colleagues or partners by sharing their LinkedIn profile on social media.
94. Organize an instant sale or giveaway
Post a limited-time offer or coupon with conditions
AWESOME APRIL #OFFER – GET UPTO 30% #DISCOUNT On #SEO Services provided by #experienced and #successful SEO #Company,
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) April 25, 2019
Hurry Up, For #Limited Time Only: https://t.co/ND2sfuLc6x#seoservices #bestseoservices #limitedtime #hurryup #bestseocompany #certified #experiencedseocompany pic.twitter.com/hpdU1emCEo
95. Seasonal posts
Find something that is related to your brand as well as according to the season.
How to run the #PoliticalDigitalMarketing Campaigns? What strategies you should follow for the successful #politicalcampaigns?
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) October 23, 2018
Read From Here: https://t.co/rkJmui8a0v#PoliticsLive #Politicon2018 #Elections2018
96. Industry research
Post the results of a recent, interesting research held in your industry.
By 2020, there will be tens of #billions of data-spouting devices connected to the #Internet . And they’re already changing how we live and work.
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) March 23, 2018
See the amazing and interesting #IOT stats from here – https://t.co/d5nTENaBpY#InternetOfThings #Internetmarketing #Internet #stats
97. Post affiliates
Share only products/services that are related to your business and that your fans may like.
Effective Services That Make An Impact| https://t.co/9GeTNLZ1Md #GraphicDesign #webdevelopment #ecommerce #EmbeddedSystems #appdevelopment pic.twitter.com/cAOqvFvI2J
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) August 16, 2017
98. Remember when
Share old memories or heritage of your brand with hashtags like #Rememberwhen
99. Thank your fans
For something or anything… “Thank you for being our amazing customers”
100. Photo of the day
Post a new, unique, inspiring photo each day with “photo of the day” tag.
101. Give a sneak peek
Of an upcoming product, book, blog or something else that users might be interested in.
SAG IPL Launching New #Canadian IT #Company in #Vancouver in The Beginning of August
— SAG IPL🌟 (@sagipl) July 24, 2019
Read More: https://t.co/T7kTTjirSJ#SAG #SAGIPL #Canada #sagiplcanada #NewBranch #digitalmarketing #webdevelopment #webdesign #BritishColumbia #marketingfirm #Canadaoffice #Canadabranch pic.twitter.com/cGY4CCt1IG
102. Original Content related to the Business
Occasionally, you must share any original content that your business owns. This can be something from your website or marketing campaign or something about your products or services.
103. Hold Interactive Sessions
Users loved brands that take time to connect with their audiences through activities such as question-answer sessions, live videos, answers to commonly asked questions, etc. It makes them feel connected and cared.
While most of the brands and startups see social media as just a way to promote their products and services, they should instead focus on building relationships and trust with customers by posting the things that social media users actually love. There will always be enough time to promote your brand once you have built a reputation in the industry.
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