October Content Marketing Ideas

October is our time as marketers to reset after the lull of the summer months. Spooky season is upon us and the one thing we don’t want you to have to be scared about is getting creative this season. Grab your pumpkin spiced lattes and cozy sweaters and let’s brew up some eerie-sistible content!

Visibility Posts 

Often called "viral" or "sharable" , these posts help your account get seen by more clients and customers. These posts do so well usually because they are relatable to your audience who share them to their stories OR save them (to boost it with the algorithm!)

Post Ideas for Service-Based Business Owners:

  • Share a shout out post for an account that inspires you

  • Share your favorite things about October/Fall 

  • Share a story with an inspirational quote

Post Ideas for Product-Based Business Owners:

  • Share a reminder that your ideal client NEEDS to hear in this new season 

  • Share an FAQ on how to achieve something

  • Share a fall-inspired promotion

Want to write better captions? Read our start to finish guide here.

 

Know, Like + Trust Builders

Now that you've shared content to increase your account's engagement...start building a connection with them by sharing personal content. These can be posts about you or your entrepreneurial story.

Post Ideas for Service-Based Business Owners:

  • Share a photo of you at margarita + taco happy hour after a long day of client work (Taco Day is October 4!)

  • Share a story of your morning routine (hot cup of coffee, journaling, checking emails, listening to a podcast, etc.)

  • Share your introduction (& your favorite Fall drink!) and then add to a β€œhighlight”

Post Ideas for Product-Based Business Owners:

  • Share a photo of your workspace

  • Share some advice you would give yourself if you could go back to a point in time

  • Share a photo of your "obsession" / "what you're known for"

 

Knowledge Bombs

Now that your audience is starting to trust you...drop the knowledge bombs on them! Share your expertise as it relates to your product/service, and what they struggle with (how your product/service/knowledge helps them!)β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €

Post Ideas for Service-Based Business Owners:

  • Share a mini training on a topic related to your service

  • Share five steps on how to overcome a pain point

  • Share a carousel how to that your followers would benefit from

Post Ideas for Product-Based Business Owners:

  • Share a common struggle and how your product can help deal with it

  • Share a reel with step on how to get inspired or spark creativity

  • Share five benefits/tips of your product

 

Money Makers

Your audience is now warmed up, they trust you, and they are ready to buy. Share posts that promote the benefits of your product/service as it relates to them! Don't focus on every single feature but rather the transformation they get from A. not having your product/service β†’ to B. having your product/service done.β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €

Post Ideas for Service-Based Business Owners:

  • Share a few testimonials or case studies

  • Share how you make a difference in your client/customer’s lives

  • Share a solution to a problem your ideal client might have

Post Ideas for Product-Based Business Owners:

  • Share the benefits and features of your product 

  • Share what your ideal client’s life would look like after purchasing your product

  • Share the would you rather of having your product or being stuck with the problem your client’s are facing

Content Templates Ready For Your Feed

Access a month’s worth of social media captions, photos, and templates for every day of the month. We’ve got ideas that will fill your social media feeds and put hours back into your workday.

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