
Platform. Post Frequency. Best Time to Post. Content Mix
- Instagram. 4-5x/week. 11AM-1PM (EST). 60% Reels, 30% Carousels, 10% Stories
- TikTok 3-5x/week. 4-6PM (EST). 80% Trends, 20% Educational
- LinkedIn. 3x/week. 8-9AM (EST). 50% Articles, 30% Videos, 20% Polls
- Facebook. 3x/week 1-3PM (EST). 40% Video, 30% Links, 30% Community
- YouTube. 1-2x/week. 2-4PM (EST). 70% Long-form, 30% Shorts
- Pinterest. 5x/week. 8-11PM (EST). 100% Visual (Pins/Idea Pins)
Strategy x types to focus on
🔍 Demographic:
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Primary: 18-34 (60% users)
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Gender: 51% female, 49% male
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Best For: Lifestyle, e-commerce, visual storytelling
🎯 Content Strategy:
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Reels (70% of engagement): 15-30s trending audio clips (behind-the-scenes, quick tutorials)
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Carousel Posts: Step-by-step guides or product showcases
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Stories: Polls, Q&A, limited-time offers (30% swipe-up rate)
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Pro Tip: Use AI-powered captions (ChatGPT for hooks) and geo-tags for local discovery
TIK TOK
🔍 Demographic:
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Primary: 16-24 (47% users)
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Gender: 57% female, 43% male
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Best For: Viral trends, authentic UGC, impulse purchases
🎯 Content Strategy:
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Trend-Jacking: Use trending sounds + "stitch" reactions to relevant videos
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Educational Shorts: "3 ways to use [product]" (under 21s)
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Hashtag Challenges: Encourage UGC with branded hashtags
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Pro Tip: Post 3-5x/week (TikTok favors consistent creators)
🔍 Demographic:
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Primary: 25-49 (60% users)
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Income: 45% earn $75K+
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Best For: B2B, professional services, networking
🎯 Content Strategy:
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Thought Leadership: Industry insights (1,200-1,800 word articles)
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Case Studies: Client success stories (video testimonials perform +300% better)
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Polls: Engage followers (e.g., "What’s your biggest challenge in [industry]?")
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Pro Tip: Use #hashtags like #MarketingTips or #SmallBusiness
🔍 Demographic:
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Primary: 25-54 (largest group)
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Gender: 43% male, 57% female
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Best For: Community building, local businesses, older demographics
🎯 Content Strategy:
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Live Videos: Q&A sessions or product launches (6x more engagement)
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Group Engagement: Create a branded group for loyal customers
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Link Posts: Drive traffic to blog/website (avoid "engagement bait")
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Pro Tip: Boost high-performing organic posts ($5/day can 2X reach)
YOUTUBE
🔍 Demographic:
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Primary: 18-34 (77% users)
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Gender: 55% male, 45% female
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Best For: Tutorials, long-form content, SEO benefits
🎯 Content Strategy:
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How-To Videos: 5-10 min tutorials (use chapters for SEO)
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Shorts: 15-60s teasers linking to full videos
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Evergreen Content: "Beginner’s Guide to..." (ranks for years)
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Pro Tip: Add time-stamped keywords in descriptions (e.g., "0:45 - Best tool for X")
🔍 Demographic:
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Primary: 25-49 (60% users)
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Gender: 78% female
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Best For: Visual discovery, DIY, e-commerce
🎯 Content Strategy:
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Idea Pins: Step-by-step visual guides (saves = conversions)
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SEO-Optimized Boards: Use keywords like "Easy [industry] Tips"
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Product Pins: Tag shoppable items (40% higher CTR)
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Pro Tip: Post between 8-11 PM (highest save rates)