August already?! Let’s indulge in ice cream and plot bigger dreams.
When I was a kid, August meant nothing. No agenda. Lazy days that were relaxing and fun. (Thanks, Mom And Dad!)
As I get older, August still makes me light, but I’m knowing, too.
September is coming. September is my January when I plan resolutions — like a fresh start after I shake off the sand from my beach walk.
Bigger things are coming, but plans are made now, so let’s skip the second-guessing about what to post today.
You can take inspiration right from my content calendar. I use these post ideas for Instagram, but they can work great for blogs, videos, Facebook posts, Pinterest pins, and anywhere else you’d like to find your audience online.
See below to steal my August content ideas and social media post prompts for digital content creators, virtual assistants, & social media managers.
Cyndi, Owner of Ascent StoryCraft
P.S. I’d love to see how you’re putting these ideas into action. Feel free to tag or share your posts with me so I can be your fangirl.
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22 Social Media Post Ideas & Content Prompts For August
Sunday, August 8
Dying to Know Day
- Answer Your FAQs
- Use a Poll to Get to Know your Readers
- Example: Can you help me? I am creating content for August, and I’m dying to know what type of posts you’d like to see from me this month.
Monday, August 9
National Book Lovers Day
- Share The Best Book You Read This Year
- Post a Quote From Your Favorite Book. Tell us Why it Resonates with You
- __________ Things You Can Learn From Reading __________
Thursday, August 12
International Youth Day
- What Advice Would you Give Your Younger Self?
- Did you know that The economic impact of COVID-19 is set to make the job market more challenging for youth? What Would You Say to Someone Starting in Your Industry?
- The Beginner’s Guide to __________
Friday, August 13
Friday the 13th
- Call Out a Scary Industry Myth
- How to Survive your first {Nerve-Racking Industry Experience}
- Example: Troll
- Example: Negative Client Feedback
Wednesday, August 18
National Fajita Day
- Share a Hot Take on an Industry Trend
- Is following _____________ {industry trend} right for you?
- Share Your Sizzling Offer
- Example: It’s OFFER NAME is so hot you could _________ a ___________ on a _____________
Tuesday, August 31
World Distance Learning Day
- Share Your Favorite Online Learning Resources
- Example: A Blog
- Example: A Course
- Example: A YouTube Channel
- Poll your Audience to Find out their Favorite Ways to Learn Online; audio, videos, graphics, etc.
Week 1: National Simplify your Life Week
- Share what Systems make your Life Easier
- How do you Delegate in your Business?
- Share what Systems make your Life Easier
Admit You’re Happy Month
- What Part of Your Job or Industry Makes you Happy?
- How to Create a _____________ You’re Happy With this Month
- Share a Testimonial from a Happy Customer
- Repurpose Your Best Performing Posts that Made Your Readers Happy
Thanks for sharing, I’m definitely going to utilise this.
I am so glad to hear that it’s helpful!
Amazing read!
Thank you! I am so glad you like it!
Thank you for this huge list of ideas!
I’m so glad you like them!
Thank you for sharing! Such great ideas as well, thank you!
These are great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
So glad you like it!
Fun ideas. It is also proof that it does not have to be complicated.
Thank you!