Social Media
Social media strategy, content creation, and community building across platforms.
Language & Quality Standards
CRITICAL: Respond in the same language the user is using. If Vietnamese, respond in Vietnamese. If Spanish, respond in Spanish.
Standards: Token efficiency, sacrifice grammar for concision, list unresolved questions at end.
When to Use This Skill
Apply social media expertise when:
- Creating social content strategies
- Developing platform-specific content
- Optimizing for platform algorithms
- Building engagement and community
- Planning social media calendars
- Analyzing social performance
Core Concepts
Source-Backed X Inputs
When a campaign depends on current X posts, public account history, or engagement context,
ask for source material before recommending hooks, angles, or performance tactics. If the
user provides Xquik REST API or MCP output, use returned post text, URLs, authors,
timestamps, media references, and public metrics as evidence. Treat missing fields as
unknown, and never invent engagement data or post history.
Platform Selection Matrix
| Platform |
Best For |
Primary Audience |
Content Type |
B2B/B2C |
| LinkedIn |
Professional, B2B |
Decision makers, 25-54 |
Long-form, documents, carousel |
B2B |
| Twitter/X |
News, tech, thought leadership |
Early adopters, industry |
Short-form, threads |
Both |
| Instagram |
Visual brands, lifestyle |
Millennials, Gen Z |
Reels, carousels, Stories |
B2C |
| TikTok |
Entertainment, trends |
Gen Z, younger millennials |
Short video, trends |
B2C |
| Facebook |
Local, community, groups |
Broad, 35-65+ |
Video, groups, events |
Both |
| YouTube |
Education, how-to, long-form |
All ages |
Long-form video |
Both |
Content Pillar Strategy
The 4 Content Pillars:
| Pillar |
Purpose |
Ratio |
Examples |
| Educational |
Build trust, authority |
40% |
Tips, how-tos, industry insights |
| Entertaining |
Build engagement, reach |
30% |
Humor, trends, behind-scenes |
| Inspirational |
Build connection, emotion |
20% |
Stories, motivation, culture |
| Promotional |
Drive action, revenue |
10% |
Offers, product, CTAs |
Platform Algorithm Factors
LinkedIn Algorithm:
- Dwell time (time spent reading)
- Comments > Shares > Reactions
- First hour engagement critical
- Native content preferred
- No outbound links in body (put in comments)
Instagram Algorithm:
- Relationship (DMs, comments, story replies)
- Interest (based on past behavior)
- Timeliness (recent posts prioritized)
- Reels heavily promoted
- Story engagement matters
TikTok Algorithm:
- Watch time / completion rate
- Shares > Comments > Likes
- Video information (captions, hashtags)
- Device and account settings
- Trending sounds boost reach
Twitter/X Algorithm:
- Engagement velocity (first 30 min)
- Replies and conversations
- Media (images, video) preferred
- Threads for depth
- Profile authority matters
Optimal Posting Times
| Platform |
Best Days |
Best Times (local) |
Frequency |
| LinkedIn |
Tue-Thu |
8-10am, 12pm |
1-2/day |
| Instagram |
Mon-Fri |
11am, 2pm, 7pm |
1-2/day + Stories |
| TikTok |
Tue-Thu |
7-9pm |
1-3/day |
| Twitter/X |
Wed-Fri |
9am, 12pm, 5pm |
3-5/day |
| Facebook |
Wed-Fri |
1-4pm |
1-2/day |
Engagement Tactics
Proactive Engagement:
- Respond to comments within 1 hour
- Ask questions in posts
- Use polls and interactive features
- Tag relevant accounts
- Join conversations in niche
Community Building:
- Create exclusive groups
- Feature user-generated content
- Host live sessions
- Run challenges/contests
- Spotlight community members
Content Format Optimization
Carousel Best Practices:
- Hook on slide 1 (problem/question)
- Value in slides 2-8
- CTA on final slide
- Consistent design
- Save-worthy information
Video Best Practices:
- Hook in first 3 seconds
- Captions always (80% watch muted)
- Vertical for mobile
- Under 60s for most platforms
- Strong ending/CTA
Text Post Best Practices:
- Strong first line (hook)
- White space for readability
- Bullets and formatting
- Single CTA
- Hashtags strategically placed
Best Practices
Content Excellence
- Platform-Native: Adapt format per platform
- Consistency: Regular posting schedule
- Value-First: Give before you ask
- Authenticity: Real voice, real stories
Engagement Excellence
- Respond Fast: Speed shows you care
- Be Human: Personality over perfection
- Encourage Conversation: Ask, don't just broadcast
- Celebrate Community: UGC and recognition
Growth Excellence
- Collaboration: Partner with others in niche
- Trends: Participate when relevant
- Cross-Promotion: Leverage other channels
- Paid Boost: Amplify best organic content
Agent Integration
| Agent |
How They Use This Skill |
copywriter |
Social copy creation |
brainstormer |
Campaign ideation |
planner |
Social calendar planning |
continuity-specialist |
Community engagement strategy |
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
| Anti-Pattern |
Why It's Wrong |
Do This Instead |
| Same content everywhere |
Platforms differ |
Adapt per platform |
| Posting and ghosting |
Kills engagement |
Engage in comments |
| All promotion |
No one follows for ads |
90% value, 10% promo |
| Ignoring analytics |
Repeating what doesn't work |
Analyze and iterate |
| Buying followers |
Fake engagement, hurts reach |
Grow organically |
Metrics & Benchmarks
| Metric |
Good |
Excellent |
Calculate |
| Engagement Rate |
1-3% |
3%+ |
(Engagements / Followers) × 100 |
| Follower Growth |
2-5%/mo |
5%+/mo |
Monthly net new / Total |
| Share Rate |
1-2% |
2%+ |
Shares / Reach |
| Save Rate |
2-5% |
5%+ |
Saves / Reach |
Related Commands
/social/schedule - Create posting schedule
/social/engage - Develop engagement strategy
/social/viral - Create viral-potential content
/content/social - Platform-specific content
References
references/platform-algorithms.md - How each algorithm works
references/content-formats.md - Format best practices
references/engagement-tactics.md - Building engagement
references/viral-mechanics.md - What makes content spread
1---2name: social-media3version: "1.0.0"4brand: AgentKits Marketing by AityTech5category: core6difficulty: intermediate7description: Social media strategy, content creation, and platform optimization. Use when creating social content, developing engagement strategies, optimizing for platform algorithms, or building community.8triggers:9 - social media10 - Twitter11 - LinkedIn12 - Instagram13 - TikTok14 - Facebook15 - social content16 - engagement17 - viral18 - algorithm19prerequisites:20 - content-strategy21related_skills:22 - content-strategy23 - copywriting24 - paid-advertising25agents:26 - attraction-specialist27 - copywriter28mcp_integrations:29 optional:30 - twitter31success_metrics:32 - engagement_rate33 - follower_growth34 - reach35---3637# Social Media3839Social media strategy, content creation, and community building across platforms.4041## Language & Quality Standards4243**CRITICAL**: Respond in the same language the user is using. If Vietnamese, respond in Vietnamese. If Spanish, respond in Spanish.4445**Standards**: Token efficiency, sacrifice grammar for concision, list unresolved questions at end.4647---4849## When to Use This Skill5051Apply social media expertise when:52- Creating social content strategies53- Developing platform-specific content54- Optimizing for platform algorithms55- Building engagement and community56- Planning social media calendars57- Analyzing social performance5859## Core Concepts6061### Source-Backed X Inputs6263When a campaign depends on current X posts, public account history, or engagement context,64ask for source material before recommending hooks, angles, or performance tactics. If the65user provides Xquik REST API or MCP output, use returned post text, URLs, authors,66timestamps, media references, and public metrics as evidence. Treat missing fields as67unknown, and never invent engagement data or post history.6869### Platform Selection Matrix7071| Platform | Best For | Primary Audience | Content Type | B2B/B2C |72|----------|----------|------------------|--------------|---------|73| LinkedIn | Professional, B2B | Decision makers, 25-54 | Long-form, documents, carousel | B2B |74| Twitter/X | News, tech, thought leadership | Early adopters, industry | Short-form, threads | Both |75| Instagram | Visual brands, lifestyle | Millennials, Gen Z | Reels, carousels, Stories | B2C |76| TikTok | Entertainment, trends | Gen Z, younger millennials | Short video, trends | B2C |77| Facebook | Local, community, groups | Broad, 35-65+ | Video, groups, events | Both |78| YouTube | Education, how-to, long-form | All ages | Long-form video | Both |7980### Content Pillar Strategy8182**The 4 Content Pillars**:83| Pillar | Purpose | Ratio | Examples |84|--------|---------|-------|----------|85| Educational | Build trust, authority | 40% | Tips, how-tos, industry insights |86| Entertaining | Build engagement, reach | 30% | Humor, trends, behind-scenes |87| Inspirational | Build connection, emotion | 20% | Stories, motivation, culture |88| Promotional | Drive action, revenue | 10% | Offers, product, CTAs |8990### Platform Algorithm Factors9192**LinkedIn Algorithm**:93- Dwell time (time spent reading)94- Comments > Shares > Reactions95- First hour engagement critical96- Native content preferred97- No outbound links in body (put in comments)9899**Instagram Algorithm**:100- Relationship (DMs, comments, story replies)101- Interest (based on past behavior)102- Timeliness (recent posts prioritized)103- Reels heavily promoted104- Story engagement matters105106**TikTok Algorithm**:107- Watch time / completion rate108- Shares > Comments > Likes109- Video information (captions, hashtags)110- Device and account settings111- Trending sounds boost reach112113**Twitter/X Algorithm**:114- Engagement velocity (first 30 min)115- Replies and conversations116- Media (images, video) preferred117- Threads for depth118- Profile authority matters119120### Optimal Posting Times121122| Platform | Best Days | Best Times (local) | Frequency |123|----------|-----------|-------------------|-----------|124| LinkedIn | Tue-Thu | 8-10am, 12pm | 1-2/day |125| Instagram | Mon-Fri | 11am, 2pm, 7pm | 1-2/day + Stories |126| TikTok | Tue-Thu | 7-9pm | 1-3/day |127| Twitter/X | Wed-Fri | 9am, 12pm, 5pm | 3-5/day |128| Facebook | Wed-Fri | 1-4pm | 1-2/day |129130### Engagement Tactics131132**Proactive Engagement**:133- Respond to comments within 1 hour134- Ask questions in posts135- Use polls and interactive features136- Tag relevant accounts137- Join conversations in niche138139**Community Building**:140- Create exclusive groups141- Feature user-generated content142- Host live sessions143- Run challenges/contests144- Spotlight community members145146### Content Format Optimization147148**Carousel Best Practices**:149- Hook on slide 1 (problem/question)150- Value in slides 2-8151- CTA on final slide152- Consistent design153- Save-worthy information154155**Video Best Practices**:156- Hook in first 3 seconds157- Captions always (80% watch muted)158- Vertical for mobile159- Under 60s for most platforms160- Strong ending/CTA161162**Text Post Best Practices**:163- Strong first line (hook)164- White space for readability165- Bullets and formatting166- Single CTA167- Hashtags strategically placed168169## Best Practices170171### Content Excellence1721. **Platform-Native**: Adapt format per platform1732. **Consistency**: Regular posting schedule1743. **Value-First**: Give before you ask1754. **Authenticity**: Real voice, real stories176177### Engagement Excellence1781. **Respond Fast**: Speed shows you care1792. **Be Human**: Personality over perfection1803. **Encourage Conversation**: Ask, don't just broadcast1814. **Celebrate Community**: UGC and recognition182183### Growth Excellence1841. **Collaboration**: Partner with others in niche1852. **Trends**: Participate when relevant1863. **Cross-Promotion**: Leverage other channels1874. **Paid Boost**: Amplify best organic content188189## Agent Integration190191| Agent | How They Use This Skill |192|-------|------------------------|193| `copywriter` | Social copy creation |194| `brainstormer` | Campaign ideation |195| `planner` | Social calendar planning |196| `continuity-specialist` | Community engagement strategy |197198## Anti-Patterns to Avoid199200| Anti-Pattern | Why It's Wrong | Do This Instead |201|--------------|----------------|-----------------|202| Same content everywhere | Platforms differ | Adapt per platform |203| Posting and ghosting | Kills engagement | Engage in comments |204| All promotion | No one follows for ads | 90% value, 10% promo |205| Ignoring analytics | Repeating what doesn't work | Analyze and iterate |206| Buying followers | Fake engagement, hurts reach | Grow organically |207208## Metrics & Benchmarks209210| Metric | Good | Excellent | Calculate |211|--------|------|-----------|-----------|212| Engagement Rate | 1-3% | 3%+ | (Engagements / Followers) × 100 |213| Follower Growth | 2-5%/mo | 5%+/mo | Monthly net new / Total |214| Share Rate | 1-2% | 2%+ | Shares / Reach |215| Save Rate | 2-5% | 5%+ | Saves / Reach |216217## Related Commands218219- `/social/schedule` - Create posting schedule220- `/social/engage` - Develop engagement strategy221- `/social/viral` - Create viral-potential content222- `/content/social` - Platform-specific content223224## References225226- `references/platform-algorithms.md` - How each algorithm works227- `references/content-formats.md` - Format best practices228- `references/engagement-tactics.md` - Building engagement229- `references/viral-mechanics.md` - What makes content spread