One of the biggest problems we hear about from people is the struggle to create content for social media. It can become a huge burden if you’re sitting day after day trying to think of things to put up and run your business. So, we’ve put together 10 easy ideas for Facebook posts to help you out!

What day is it? – Usually something is happening somewhere in the world, whether it’s a major sporting event, international day for puppies or Christmas, all you have to do is find out what it is! Write about it, get a picture and ask people what they’re up to to encourage them to comment

What’s in the news? – Current affairs are always a good starting point for social media. Is there a story breaking in the news that is relevant to your business? Write a bit about it and ask your audience what they think about it!

Blog, blog, blog! – Google and marketers love a good blog, especially one that’s regular! If you blog regularly make sure you’re telling people about it on social media!

Focus group post – Use your social media to understand more about what your followers think about your business. Maybe you’ve updated your website – ask them what they think.

Make a video – set your smartphone up on a level surface and shoot a quick video, answering a question that’s frequently asked by your clients. Multimedia is shared three times more than other content!

Fact finder – do a little digging into the history of your industry. There are plenty of interesting facts about how industries developed throughout the years. Find the quirky stuff and share it!

Quick Quote – source some quotes that speak to the philosophy behind your business. Content that people can relate to emotionally yields a better result.

Tell a story – Don’t underestimate the value of storytelling in social media marketing. Present your information as though it was a story, and get your audience hooked to find out more.

Photos – take some (interesting) snaps of what is going on around you, let people know what you’re up to. Making it more personal will help people to connect to you.

What’s trending – Find out what everyone else is talking about and get involved in the conversation  -after all that’s what it’s all about!

What do you think? Let us know in the comment box below.

By Harriet Thacker

Harriet is a marketing expert, social media enthusiast and Shake Social’s champion blogger. Struggling to maintain your own blog? We can help.