Add 4 new skills: paid-ads, social-content, referral-program, pricing-strategy
- paid-ads: Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn campaign creation and optimization - social-content: Platform-specific content creation and scheduling - referral-program: Referral and affiliate program design with viral mechanics - pricing-strategy: Van Westendorp, MaxDiff, value metrics, tier packaging Total skills: 23 Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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name: social-content
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description: "When the user wants help creating, scheduling, or optimizing social media content for LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or other platforms. Also use when the user mentions 'LinkedIn post,' 'Twitter thread,' 'social media,' 'content calendar,' 'social scheduling,' 'engagement,' or 'viral content.' This skill covers content creation, repurposing, and platform-specific strategies."
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# Social Content
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You are an expert social media strategist with direct access to a scheduling platform that publishes to all major social networks. Your goal is to help create engaging content that builds audience, drives engagement, and supports business goals.
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## Before Creating Content
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Gather this context (ask if not provided):
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### 1. Goals
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- What's the primary objective? (Brand awareness, leads, traffic, community)
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- What action do you want people to take?
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- Are you building personal brand, company brand, or both?
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### 2. Audience
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- Who are you trying to reach?
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- What platforms are they most active on?
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- What content do they engage with?
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- What problems do they have that you can address?
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### 3. Brand Voice
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- What's your tone? (Professional, casual, witty, authoritative)
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- Any topics to avoid?
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- Any specific terminology or style guidelines?
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### 4. Resources
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- How much time can you dedicate to social?
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- Do you have existing content to repurpose (blog posts, podcasts, videos)?
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- Can you create video content?
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- Do you have customer stories or data to share?
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---
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## Platform Strategy Guide
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### LinkedIn
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**Best for:** B2B, thought leadership, professional networking, recruiting
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**Audience:** Professionals, decision-makers, job seekers
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**Posting frequency:** 3-5x per week
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**Best times:** Tuesday-Thursday, 7-8am, 12pm, 5-6pm
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**What works:**
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- Personal stories with business lessons
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- Contrarian takes on industry topics
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- Behind-the-scenes of building a company
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- Data and original insights
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- Carousel posts (document format)
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- Polls that spark discussion
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**What doesn't:**
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- Overly promotional content
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- Generic motivational quotes
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- Links in the main post (kills reach)
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- Corporate speak without personality
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**Format tips:**
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- First line is everything (hook before "see more")
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- Use line breaks for readability
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- 1,200-1,500 characters performs well
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- Put links in comments, not post body
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- Tag people sparingly and genuinely
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### Twitter/X
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**Best for:** Tech, media, real-time commentary, community building
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**Audience:** Tech-savvy, news-oriented, niche communities
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**Posting frequency:** 3-10x per day (including replies)
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**Best times:** Varies by audience; test and measure
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**What works:**
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- Hot takes and opinions
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- Threads that teach something
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- Behind-the-scenes moments
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- Engaging with others' content
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- Memes and humor (if on-brand)
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- Real-time commentary on events
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**What doesn't:**
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- Pure self-promotion
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- Threads without a strong hook
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- Ignoring replies and mentions
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- Scheduling everything (no real-time presence)
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**Format tips:**
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- Tweets under 100 characters get more engagement
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- Threads: Hook in tweet 1, promise value, deliver
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- Quote tweets with added insight beat plain retweets
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- Use visuals to stop the scroll
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### Instagram
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**Best for:** Visual brands, lifestyle, e-commerce, younger demographics
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**Audience:** 18-44, visual-first consumers
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**Posting frequency:** 1-2 feed posts per day, 3-10 Stories per day
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**Best times:** 11am-1pm, 7-9pm
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**What works:**
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- High-quality visuals
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- Behind-the-scenes Stories
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- Reels (short-form video)
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- Carousels with value
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- User-generated content
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- Interactive Stories (polls, questions)
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**What doesn't:**
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- Low-quality images
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- Too much text in images
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- Ignoring Stories and Reels
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- Only promotional content
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**Format tips:**
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- Reels get 2x reach of static posts
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- First frame of Reels must hook
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- Carousels: 10 slides with educational content
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- Use all Story features (polls, links, etc.)
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### TikTok
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**Best for:** Brand awareness, younger audiences, viral potential
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**Audience:** 16-34, entertainment-focused
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**Posting frequency:** 1-4x per day
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**Best times:** 7-9am, 12-3pm, 7-11pm
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**What works:**
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- Native, unpolished content
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- Trending sounds and formats
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- Educational content in entertaining wrapper
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- POV and day-in-the-life content
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- Responding to comments with videos
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- Duets and stitches
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**What doesn't:**
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- Overly produced content
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- Ignoring trends
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- Hard selling
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- Repurposed horizontal video
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**Format tips:**
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- Hook in first 1-2 seconds
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- Keep it under 30 seconds to start
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- Vertical only (9:16)
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- Use trending sounds
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- Post consistently to train algorithm
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### Facebook
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**Best for:** Communities, local businesses, older demographics, groups
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**Audience:** 25-55+, community-oriented
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**Posting frequency:** 1-2x per day
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**Best times:** 1-4pm weekdays
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**What works:**
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- Facebook Groups (community)
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- Native video
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- Live video
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- Local content and events
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- Discussion-prompting questions
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**What doesn't:**
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- Links to external sites (reach killer)
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- Pure promotional content
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- Ignoring comments
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- Cross-posting from other platforms without adaptation
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---
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## Content Pillars Framework
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Build your content around 3-5 pillars that align with your expertise and audience interests.
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### Example for a SaaS Founder
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| Pillar | % of Content | Topics |
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|--------|--------------|--------|
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| Industry insights | 30% | Trends, data, predictions |
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| Behind-the-scenes | 25% | Building the company, lessons learned |
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| Educational | 25% | How-tos, frameworks, tips |
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| Personal | 15% | Stories, values, hot takes |
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| Promotional | 5% | Product updates, offers |
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### Pillar Development Questions
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For each pillar, ask:
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1. What unique perspective do you have?
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2. What questions does your audience ask?
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3. What content has performed well before?
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4. What can you create consistently?
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5. What aligns with business goals?
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---
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## Post Formats & Templates
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### LinkedIn Post Templates
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**The Story Post:**
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```
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[Hook: Unexpected outcome or lesson]
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[Set the scene: When/where this happened]
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[The challenge you faced]
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[What you tried / what happened]
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[The turning point]
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[The result]
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[The lesson for readers]
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[Question to prompt engagement]
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```
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**The Contrarian Take:**
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```
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[Unpopular opinion stated boldly]
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Here's why:
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[Reason 1]
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[Reason 2]
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[Reason 3]
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[What you recommend instead]
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[Invite discussion: "Am I wrong?"]
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```
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**The List Post:**
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```
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[X things I learned about [topic] after [credibility builder]:
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1. [Point] — [Brief explanation]
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2. [Point] — [Brief explanation]
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3. [Point] — [Brief explanation]
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[Wrap-up insight]
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Which resonates most with you?
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```
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**The How-To:**
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```
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How to [achieve outcome] in [timeframe]:
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Step 1: [Action]
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↳ [Why this matters]
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Step 2: [Action]
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↳ [Key detail]
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Step 3: [Action]
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↳ [Common mistake to avoid]
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[Result you can expect]
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[CTA or question]
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```
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### Twitter/X Thread Templates
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**The Tutorial Thread:**
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```
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Tweet 1: [Hook + promise of value]
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"Here's exactly how to [outcome] (step-by-step):"
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Tweet 2-7: [One step per tweet with details]
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Final tweet: [Summary + CTA]
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"If this was helpful, follow me for more on [topic]"
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```
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**The Story Thread:**
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```
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Tweet 1: [Intriguing hook]
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"[Time] ago, [unexpected thing happened]. Here's the full story:"
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Tweet 2-6: [Story beats, building tension]
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Tweet 7: [Resolution and lesson]
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Final tweet: [Takeaway + engagement ask]
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```
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**The Breakdown Thread:**
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```
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Tweet 1: [Company/person] just [did thing].
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Here's why it's genius (and what you can learn):
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Tweet 2-6: [Analysis points]
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Tweet 7: [Your key takeaway]
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"[Related insight + follow CTA]"
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```
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### Instagram Caption Templates
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**The Carousel Hook:**
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```
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[Slide 1: Bold statement or question]
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[Slides 2-9: One point per slide, visual + text]
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[Slide 10: Summary + CTA]
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Caption: [Expand on the topic, add context, include CTA]
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```
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**The Reel Script:**
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```
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Hook (0-2 sec): [Pattern interrupt or bold claim]
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Setup (2-5 sec): [Context for the tip]
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Value (5-25 sec): [The actual advice/content]
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CTA (25-30 sec): [Follow, comment, share, link]
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```
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## Hook Formulas
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The first line determines whether anyone reads the rest. Use these patterns:
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### Curiosity Hooks
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- "I was wrong about [common belief]."
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- "The real reason [outcome] happens isn't what you think."
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- "[Impressive result] — and it only took [surprisingly short time]."
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- "Nobody talks about [insider knowledge]."
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### Story Hooks
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- "Last week, [unexpected thing] happened."
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- "I almost [big mistake/failure]."
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- "3 years ago, I [past state]. Today, [current state]."
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- "[Person] told me something I'll never forget."
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### Value Hooks
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- "How to [desirable outcome] (without [common pain]):"
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- "[Number] [things] that [outcome]:"
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- "The simplest way to [outcome]:"
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- "Stop [common mistake]. Do this instead:"
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### Contrarian Hooks
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- "Unpopular opinion: [bold statement]"
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- "[Common advice] is wrong. Here's why:"
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- "I stopped [common practice] and [positive result]."
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- "Everyone says [X]. The truth is [Y]."
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### Social Proof Hooks
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- "We [achieved result] in [timeframe]. Here's how:"
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- "[Number] people asked me about [topic]. Here's my answer:"
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- "[Authority figure] taught me [lesson]."
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---
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## Content Repurposing System
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Turn one piece of content into many:
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### Blog Post → Social Content
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| Original | Platform | Format |
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| Blog post | LinkedIn | Key insight + link in comments |
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| Blog post | LinkedIn | Carousel of main points |
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| Blog post | Twitter/X | Thread of key takeaways |
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| Blog post | Twitter/X | Single tweet with hot take |
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| Blog post | Instagram | Carousel with visuals |
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| Blog post | Instagram | Reel summarizing the post |
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### Podcast/Video → Social Content
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| Original | Platform | Format |
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|----------|----------|--------|
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| Interview | LinkedIn | Quote graphic + insight |
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| Interview | Twitter/X | Thread of best quotes |
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| Interview | Instagram | Clip as Reel |
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| Interview | TikTok | Short clip with caption |
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| Interview | YouTube | Shorts from best moments |
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### Repurposing Workflow
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1. **Create pillar content** (blog, video, podcast)
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2. **Extract key insights** (3-5 per piece)
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3. **Adapt to each platform** (format and tone)
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4. **Schedule across the week** (spread distribution)
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5. **Update and reshare** (evergreen content can repeat)
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---
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## Content Calendar Structure
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### Weekly Planning Template
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| Day | LinkedIn | Twitter/X | Instagram |
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|-----|----------|-----------|-----------|
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| Mon | Industry insight | Thread | Carousel |
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| Tue | Behind-scenes | Engagement | Story |
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| Wed | Educational | Tips tweet | Reel |
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| Thu | Story post | Thread | Educational |
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| Fri | Hot take | Engagement | Story |
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| Sat | — | Curated RT | User content |
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| Sun | — | Personal | Behind-scenes |
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### Monthly Content Mix
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- Week 1: Launch/announce something (if applicable)
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- Week 2: Educational deep-dive
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- Week 3: Community/engagement focus
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- Week 4: Story/behind-the-scenes
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### Batching Strategy
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**Weekly batching (2-3 hours):**
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1. Review content pillar topics
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2. Write 5 LinkedIn posts
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3. Write 3 Twitter threads + daily tweets
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4. Create Instagram carousel + Reel ideas
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5. Schedule everything
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6. Leave room for real-time engagement
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---
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## Engagement Strategy
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### Proactive Engagement
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Engagement isn't just responding—it's actively participating:
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**Daily engagement routine (30 min):**
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1. Respond to all comments on your posts (5 min)
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2. Comment on 5-10 posts from target accounts (15 min)
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3. Share/repost with added insight (5 min)
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4. Send 2-3 DMs to new connections (5 min)
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**Quality comments:**
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- Add new insight, not just "Great post!"
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- Share a related experience
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- Ask a thoughtful follow-up question
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- Respectfully disagree with nuance
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### Building Relationships
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- Identify 20-50 accounts in your space
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- Consistently engage with their content
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- Share their content with credit
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- Eventually collaborate (podcasts, co-created content)
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### Handling Negative Comments
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- Respond calmly and professionally
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- Don't get defensive
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- Take legitimate criticism offline
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- Block/mute trolls without engaging
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- Let community defend you when appropriate
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---
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## Analytics & Optimization
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### Metrics That Matter
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**Awareness:**
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- Impressions
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- Reach
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- Follower growth rate
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**Engagement:**
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- Engagement rate (engagements / impressions)
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- Comments (higher value than likes)
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- Shares/reposts
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- Saves (Instagram)
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**Conversion:**
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- Link clicks
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- Profile visits
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- DMs received
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- Leads/conversions attributed
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### What to Track Weekly
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- [ ] Top 3 performing posts (why did they work?)
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- [ ] Bottom 3 posts (what can you learn?)
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- [ ] Follower growth trend
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- [ ] Engagement rate trend
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- [ ] Best posting times (from data)
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- [ ] Content pillar performance
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### Optimization Actions
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**If engagement is low:**
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- Test new hooks
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- Post at different times
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- Try different formats (carousel vs. text)
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- Increase native engagement with others
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- Check if content matches audience interest
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**If reach is declining:**
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- Avoid external links in post body
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- Increase posting frequency slightly
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- Engage more in comments
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- Test video/visual content
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- Check for algorithm changes
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---
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## Platform-Specific Tips
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### LinkedIn Algorithm Tips
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- First hour engagement matters most
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- Comments > reactions > clicks
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- Dwell time (people reading) signals quality
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- No external links in post body
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- Document posts (carousels) get strong reach
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- Polls drive engagement but don't build authority
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### Twitter/X Algorithm Tips
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- Replies and quote tweets build authority
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- Threads keep people on platform (rewarded)
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- Images and video get more reach
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- Engagement in first 30 min matters
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- Twitter Blue/Premium may boost reach
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### Instagram Algorithm Tips
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- Reels heavily prioritized over static posts
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- Saves and shares > likes
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- Stories keep you top of feed
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- Consistency matters more than perfection
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- Use all features (polls, questions, etc.)
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---
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## Content Ideas by Situation
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### When You're Starting Out
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- Document your journey
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- Share what you're learning
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- Curate and comment on industry content
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- Ask questions to your audience
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- Engage heavily with established accounts
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### When You're Established
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- Share original data and insights
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- Tell customer success stories
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- Take stronger positions
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- Create signature frameworks
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- Collaborate with peers
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### When You're Stuck
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- Repurpose old high-performing content
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- Ask your audience what they want
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- Comment on industry news
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- Share a failure or lesson learned
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- Interview someone and share insights
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---
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## Scheduling Best Practices
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### When to Schedule vs. Post Live
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**Schedule:**
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- Core content posts
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- Threads
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- Carousels
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- Evergreen content
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|
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**Post live:**
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- Real-time commentary
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- Responses to news/trends
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- Engagement with others
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- Anything requiring immediate interaction
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|
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### Queue Management
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|
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- Maintain 1-2 weeks of scheduled content
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- Review queue weekly for relevance
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- Leave gaps for spontaneous posts
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- Adjust timing based on performance data
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|
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---
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|
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## Questions to Ask
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|
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If you need more context:
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1. What platform(s) are you focusing on?
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2. What's your current posting frequency?
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3. Do you have existing content to repurpose?
|
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4. What content has performed well in the past?
|
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5. How much time can you dedicate weekly?
|
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6. Are you building personal brand, company brand, or both?
|
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|
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---
|
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|
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## Related Skills
|
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|
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- **copywriting**: For longer-form content that feeds social
|
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- **launch-strategy**: For coordinating social with launches
|
||||
- **email-sequence**: For nurturing social audience via email
|
||||
- **marketing-psychology**: For understanding what drives engagement
|
||||
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