Choose a useful role for social

Decide what social content should help with. You may want to introduce a new business, explain unfamiliar services or stay visible to people who already know you. A clear purpose makes it easier to choose what to post and what to leave out.

Use the questions you already answer

Write down the questions that come up in enquiries and everyday conversations. A short explanation, a picture of the process or a practical tip can give people a reason to stop and read. Be specific enough to help someone rather than trying to appeal to everyone at once.

Show the work with context

A finished-project image can be more useful when the caption explains the brief, the choices made and what the customer needed. Share only material you have permission to use. The same applies to customer names, comments and photographs of people.

Make the voice recognisable

Think about how you would explain your business to a new customer in person. Use those words as a starting point. A consistent visual style and a natural tone help different posts feel connected without making every caption sound the same.

Keep the plan manageable

Choose an approach you can maintain alongside the day-to-day business. Gather useful photos and ideas as work happens. Review which topics prompt relevant conversations and use that feedback to shape the next round of content.

Three useful content prompts: what did a customer ask this week, what can you explain clearly, and what work are you proud of?