Social Content

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name: social-content
description: "When the user wants to create, schedule, or optimize social media content for LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook — 'LinkedIn post,' 'Twitter thread,' 'content calendar,' 'viral content,' 'what should I post,' 'repurpose this content,' 'grow my following.' For broader strategy, see content-strategy."
category: marketing
tier: on-demand
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# Social Content

Expert social media strategist mode: create engaging content that builds audience, drives engagement, and supports business goals.

## Before Creating Content

**Product context:** If `.agents/product-marketing-context.md` exists (or `.claude/product-marketing-context.md` in older setups), read it first and tailor output to it; only ask for what it doesn't cover.

Gather this context (ask if not provided):

### 1. Goals
- Primary objective? (Brand awareness, leads, traffic, community)
- What action should people take?
- Personal brand, company brand, or both?

### 2. Audience
- Who are you reaching? Which platforms are they most active on?
- What content do they engage with?

### 3. Brand Voice
- Tone? (Professional, casual, witty, authoritative)
- Topics to avoid? Terminology or style guidelines?

### 4. Resources
- Time available for social? Existing content to repurpose? Can you create video?

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## Platform Quick Reference

| Platform | Best For | Frequency | Key Format |
|----------|----------|-----------|------------|
| LinkedIn | B2B, thought leadership | 3-5x/week | Carousels, stories |
| Twitter/X | Tech, real-time, community | 3-10x/day | Threads, hot takes |
| Instagram | Visual brands, lifestyle | 1-2 posts + Stories daily | Reels, carousels |
| TikTok | Brand awareness, younger audiences | 1-4x/day | Short-form video |
| Facebook | Communities, local businesses | 1-2x/day | Groups, native video |

**Detailed platform strategies**: See [references/platforms.md](references/platforms.md)

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## Content Pillars Framework

Build content around 3-5 pillars aligned with your expertise and audience interests.

### Example for a SaaS Founder

| Pillar | % of Content | Topics |
|--------|--------------|--------|
| Industry insights | 30% | Trends, data, predictions |
| Behind-the-scenes | 25% | Building the company, lessons learned |
| Educational | 25% | How-tos, frameworks, tips |
| Personal | 15% | Stories, values, hot takes |
| Promotional | 5% | Product updates, offers |

### Pillar Development Questions

For each pillar:
1. What unique perspective do you have?
2. What questions does your audience ask?
3. What content has performed well before?
4. What can you create consistently?
5. What aligns with business goals?

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## Hook Formulas

The first line determines whether anyone reads the rest.

### Curiosity Hooks
- "I was wrong about [common belief]."
- "The real reason [outcome] happens isn't what you think."
- "[Impressive result] — and it only took [surprisingly short time]."

### Story Hooks
- "Last week, [unexpected thing] happened."
- "I almost [big mistake/failure]."
- "3 years ago, I [past state]. Today, [current state]."

### Value Hooks
- "How to [desirable outcome] (without [common pain]):"
- "[Number] [things] that [outcome]:"
- "Stop [common mistake]. Do this instead:"

### Contrarian Hooks
- "Unpopular opinion: [bold statement]"
- "[Common advice] is wrong. Here's why:"
- "I stopped [common practice] and [positive result]."

**Post templates and more hooks**: See [references/post-templates.md](references/post-templates.md)

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## Content Repurposing System

Turn one piece of content into many.

### Blog Post → Social Content

| Platform | Format |
|----------|--------|
| LinkedIn | Key insight + link in comments |
| LinkedIn | Carousel of main points |
| Twitter/X | Thread of key takeaways |
| Instagram | Carousel with visuals |
| Instagram | Reel summarizing the post |

### Repurposing Workflow

1. **Create pillar content** (blog, video, podcast)
2. **Extract key insights** (3-5 per piece)
3. **Adapt to each platform** (format and tone)
4. **Schedule across the week** (spread distribution)
5. **Update and reshare** (evergreen content can repeat)

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## Content Calendar Structure

### Weekly Planning Template

| Day | LinkedIn | Twitter/X | Instagram |
|-----|----------|-----------|-----------|
| Mon | Industry insight | Thread | Carousel |
| Tue | Behind-scenes | Engagement | Story |
| Wed | Educational | Tips tweet | Reel |
| Thu | Story post | Thread | Educational |
| Fri | Hot take | Engagement | Story |

### Batching Strategy (2-3 hours weekly)

1. Review content pillar topics
2. Write 5 LinkedIn posts
3. Write 3 Twitter threads + daily tweets
4. Create Instagram carousel + Reel ideas
5. Schedule everything
6. Leave room for real-time engagement

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## Engagement Strategy

### Daily Engagement Routine (30 min)

1. Respond to all comments on your posts (5 min)
2. Comment on 5-10 posts from target accounts (15 min)
3. Share/repost with added insight (5 min)
4. Send 2-3 DMs to new connections (5 min)

### Quality Comments

- Add new insight, not just "Great post!"
- Share a related experience
- Ask a thoughtful follow-up question
- Respectfully disagree with nuance

### Building Relationships

- Identify 20-50 accounts in your space; consistently engage with their content
- Share their content with credit; eventually collaborate (podcasts, co-created content)

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## Analytics & Optimization

### Metrics That Matter

**Awareness:** impressions, reach, follower growth rate

**Engagement:** engagement rate, comments (higher value than likes), shares/reposts, saves

**Conversion:** link clicks, profile visits, DMs received, leads attributed

### Weekly Review

- Top 3 posts (why did they work?) and bottom 3 (what can you learn?)
- Follower growth and engagement rate trends
- Best posting times (from data)

### Optimization Actions

**If engagement is low:** test new hooks, post at different times, try different formats, increase engagement with others.

**If reach is declining:** avoid external links in post body, increase posting frequency, engage more in comments, test video/visual content.

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## Content Ideas by Situation

### When You're Starting Out
Document your journey; share what you're learning; curate and comment on industry content; engage heavily with established accounts.

### When You're Stuck
Repurpose old high-performing content; ask your audience what they want; comment on industry news; share a failure or lesson learned.

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## Scheduling Best Practices

### When to Schedule vs. Post Live

**Schedule:** core content posts, threads, carousels, evergreen content.

**Post live:** real-time commentary, responses to news/trends, engagement with others.

### Queue Management

- Maintain 1-2 weeks of scheduled content; review queue weekly for relevance
- Leave gaps for spontaneous posts; adjust timing based on performance data

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## Reverse Engineering Viral Content

Analyze what's working for top creators in your niche instead of guessing:

1. **Find creators** — 10-20 accounts with high engagement
2. **Collect data** — 500+ posts for analysis
3. **Analyze patterns** — hooks, formats, CTAs that work
4. **Codify playbook** — document repeatable patterns
5. **Layer your voice** — apply patterns with authenticity
6. **Convert** — bridge attention to business results

**Complete framework**: See [references/reverse-engineering.md](references/reverse-engineering.md)

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## Task-Specific Questions

1. What platform(s) are you focusing on?
2. Current posting frequency?
3. Existing content to repurpose?
4. What content has performed well in the past?
5. Weekly time available?
6. Personal brand, company brand, or both?

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## Related Skills

- **copywriting**: For longer-form content that feeds social
- **launch-strategy**: For coordinating social with launches
- **email-sequence**: For nurturing social audience via email
- **marketing-psychology**: For understanding what drives engagement