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10+ Social Media Post Ideas That Can Increase Engagement [Infographic]

DEVELOPING ENGAGING CONTENT is one of the biggest challenges of digital communication. With so much content vying for our attention, there are tried and true ways to capture and hold a viewer's interest.

Visuals are an essential element for any post, and because the brain is attuned to motion, using video almost always increases engagement.

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  • LIVE VIDEOS. Hosting live Q&A sessions, announcements, product demonstrations, or virtual events always draws a crowd.

  • ANNOUNCEMENTS Have some important news? A company update? This might come in the form of a video, a powerful image combined with a compelling caption, a new blog post, or even as a Story on Facebook or Instagram. Consider the preferences of your audience and decide which format would be most compelling.

  • CASE STUDIES can give your audience an inside, in-depth look at the work you’ve done or the projects you’re working on and builds credibility.

  • CELEBRATE Take the opportunity to celebrate national holidays by creating relevant, timely content for your audience. When you can, tie it back into the work you do or a core value of your company.

  • EDUCATIONAL CONTENT Look for ways to offer valuable educational content in your area of expertise.

  • FAVORITE THINGS Create content that puts a spotlight on some of your favorite products, services, people, or brands.

  • FREE DOWNLOADS Have you created something that your audience might find value from? Offer it as a free download from your website. 

  • .HUMOROUS POSTS/MEMES are popular topics for sharing. So, if you have a gift for humor—lean into it.

  • INTERACTIVE POSTS like quizzes can make it fun for viewers to participate in the conversation.

  • CAPTION CONTESTS Invite followers to come up with creative captions for a photo.


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