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Strategy

Content pillars

3 to 5 recurring themes keep your content focused and recognisable.

Why it matters

Pillars keep content focused and recognisable: for example education, behind the scenes, customer stories and product.

How to apply it

  • Base pillars on audience problems and your expertise
  • Rotate pillars through the week
  • Retire pillars that don't perform

Common mistakes

  • Random posting
  • All-promotional feeds

Quick answers

What is Content pillars?

3 to 5 recurring themes keep your content focused and recognisable. Pillars keep content focused and recognisable: for example education, behind the scenes, customer stories and product.

How do I apply Content pillars in social media marketing?

Base pillars on audience problems and your expertise. Rotate pillars through the week. Retire pillars that don't perform.

What are common mistakes with Content pillars?

Random posting. All-promotional feeds.

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