7 Social Media Post Ideas with Examples to Fill Out Your Content Marketing Calendar

Sometimes you just need ideas! What are other people doing, and how are they doing it?

When you are filling in your social media content marketing calendar, you can (as I do) get writer’s block. It’s those times when you need to see examples, get ideas, and then interpret them for yourself.

An idea boost!

7 Social Media Post Ideas with Examples to Fill Out Your Content Marketing Calendar

Start with the goal. Goal = Knowing what you want

The following examples will state the goal, the topic and show an example.


Goal: Sales
Topic: Link Product(s) to Relevant or Trending Topic


Goal: Brand Awareness
Topic: Learn More About Us


Goal: Website Traffic
Topic: Share a Blog Post


Goal: Sales
Topic: Share Products or Services


Goal: Be an Expert in Your Field
Topic: Share Expertise


Goal: Recruit
Topic: Share Job Listing or Recruiting Efforts


Goal: Brand Awareness
Topic: Behind the Scenes


For a refresher, re-read: How To Fill In a Social Media Content Marketing Template and Why It’s Worth Your Time