1. Balance Your Content Mix
Aim for a healthy variety of content types:
- 30% Educational/How-to
- 25% Entertaining
- 20% Inspirational
- 15% Promotional
- 10% Behind-the-scenes
2. Plan Around Key Dates
Mark these in your calendar:
- Industry events/conferences
- Holidays (both major and niche)
- Product launches/anniversaries
- Seasonal changes
3. Create Theme Days
Establish consistency with themed content:
- Motivation Monday
- Tip Tuesday
- Behind-the-scenes Wednesday
- Throwback Thursday
- Feature Friday (user-generated content)
4. Batch Create Content
Save time by creating content in batches:
- Dedicate a day for ideation
- Shoot multiple photos/videos at once
- Write captions in batches
- Schedule posts in advance
5. Leave Room for Flexibility
While planning is important, leave 20-30% of your calendar open for:
- Trending topics
- Current events
- Spontaneous content
- Engagement with followers