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-media3description: Social media strategy, content creation, and platform optimization. Use when creating social content, developing engagement strategies, optimizing for platform algorithms, or building community.4---56# Social Media78Social media strategy, content creation, and community building across platforms.910## Language & Quality Standards1112**CRITICAL**: Respond in the same language the user is using. If Vietnamese, respond in Vietnamese. If Spanish, respond in Spanish.1314**Standards**: Token efficiency, sacrifice grammar for concision, list unresolved questions at end.1516---1718## When to Use This Skill1920Apply social media expertise when:21- Creating social content strategies22- Developing platform-specific content23- Optimizing for platform algorithms24- Building engagement and community25- Planning social media calendars26- Analyzing social performance2728## Core Concepts2930### Source-Backed X Inputs3132When a campaign depends on current X posts, public account history, or engagement context,33ask for source material before recommending hooks, angles, or performance tactics. If the34user provides Xquik REST API or MCP output, use returned post text, URLs, authors,35timestamps, media references, and public metrics as evidence. Treat missing fields as36unknown, and never invent engagement data or post history.3738### Platform Selection Matrix3940| Platform | Best For | Primary Audience | Content Type | B2B/B2C |41|----------|----------|------------------|--------------|---------|42| LinkedIn | Professional, B2B | Decision makers, 25-54 | Long-form, documents, carousel | B2B |43| Twitter/X | News, tech, thought leadership | Early adopters, industry | Short-form, threads | Both |44| Instagram | Visual brands, lifestyle | Millennials, Gen Z | Reels, carousels, Stories | B2C |45| TikTok | Entertainment, trends | Gen Z, younger millennials | Short video, trends | B2C |46| Facebook | Local, community, groups | Broad, 35-65+ | Video, groups, events | Both |47| YouTube | Education, how-to, long-form | All ages | Long-form video | Both |4849### Content Pillar Strategy5051**The 4 Content Pillars**:52| Pillar | Purpose | Ratio | Examples |53|--------|---------|-------|----------|54| Educational | Build trust, authority | 40% | Tips, how-tos, industry insights |55| Entertaining | Build engagement, reach | 30% | Humor, trends, behind-scenes |56| Inspirational | Build connection, emotion | 20% | Stories, motivation, culture |57| Promotional | Drive action, revenue | 10% | Offers, product, CTAs |5859### Platform Algorithm Factors6061**LinkedIn Algorithm**:62- Dwell time (time spent reading)63- Comments > Shares > Reactions64- First hour engagement critical65- Native content preferred66- No outbound links in body (put in comments)6768**Instagram Algorithm**:69- Relationship (DMs, comments, story replies)70- Interest (based on past behavior)71- Timeliness (recent posts prioritized)72- Reels heavily promoted73- Story engagement matters7475**TikTok Algorithm**:76- Watch time / completion rate77- Shares > Comments > Likes78- Video information (captions, hashtags)79- Device and account settings80- Trending sounds boost reach8182**Twitter/X Algorithm**:83- Engagement velocity (first 30 min)84- Replies and conversations85- Media (images, video) preferred86- Threads for depth87- Profile authority matters8889### Optimal Posting Times9091| Platform | Best Days | Best Times (local) | Frequency |92|----------|-----------|-------------------|-----------|93| LinkedIn | Tue-Thu | 8-10am, 12pm | 1-2/day |94| Instagram | Mon-Fri | 11am, 2pm, 7pm | 1-2/day + Stories |95| TikTok | Tue-Thu | 7-9pm | 1-3/day |96| Twitter/X | Wed-Fri | 9am, 12pm, 5pm | 3-5/day |97| Facebook | Wed-Fri | 1-4pm | 1-2/day |9899### Engagement Tactics100101**Proactive Engagement**:102- Respond to comments within 1 hour103- Ask questions in posts104- Use polls and interactive features105- Tag relevant accounts106- Join conversations in niche107108**Community Building**:109- Create exclusive groups110- Feature user-generated content111- Host live sessions112- Run challenges/contests113- Spotlight community members114115### Content Format Optimization116117**Carousel Best Practices**:118- Hook on slide 1 (problem/question)119- Value in slides 2-8120- CTA on final slide121- Consistent design122- Save-worthy information123124**Video Best Practices**:125- Hook in first 3 seconds126- Captions always (80% watch muted)127- Vertical for mobile128- Under 60s for most platforms129- Strong ending/CTA130131**Text Post Best Practices**:132- Strong first line (hook)133- White space for readability134- Bullets and formatting135- Single CTA136- Hashtags strategically placed137138## Best Practices139140### Content Excellence1411. **Platform-Native**: Adapt format per platform1422. **Consistency**: Regular posting schedule1433. **Value-First**: Give before you ask1444. **Authenticity**: Real voice, real stories145146### Engagement Excellence1471. **Respond Fast**: Speed shows you care1482. **Be Human**: Personality over perfection1493. **Encourage Conversation**: Ask, don't just broadcast1504. **Celebrate Community**: UGC and recognition151152### Growth Excellence1531. **Collaboration**: Partner with others in niche1542. **Trends**: Participate when relevant1553. **Cross-Promotion**: Leverage other channels1564. **Paid Boost**: Amplify best organic content157158## Agent Integration159160| Agent | How They Use This Skill |161|-------|------------------------|162| `copywriter` | Social copy creation |163| `brainstormer` | Campaign ideation |164| `planner` | Social calendar planning |165| `continuity-specialist` | Community engagement strategy |166167## Anti-Patterns to Avoid168169| Anti-Pattern | Why It's Wrong | Do This Instead |170|--------------|----------------|-----------------|171| Same content everywhere | Platforms differ | Adapt per platform |172| Posting and ghosting | Kills engagement | Engage in comments |173| All promotion | No one follows for ads | 90% value, 10% promo |174| Ignoring analytics | Repeating what doesn't work | Analyze and iterate |175| Buying followers | Fake engagement, hurts reach | Grow organically |176177## Metrics & Benchmarks178179| Metric | Good | Excellent | Calculate |180|--------|------|-----------|-----------|181| Engagement Rate | 1-3% | 3%+ | (Engagements / Followers) × 100 |182| Follower Growth | 2-5%/mo | 5%+/mo | Monthly net new / Total |183| Share Rate | 1-2% | 2%+ | Shares / Reach |184| Save Rate | 2-5% | 5%+ | Saves / Reach |185186## Related Commands187188- `/social/schedule` - Create posting schedule189- `/social/engage` - Develop engagement strategy190- `/social/viral` - Create viral-potential content191- `/content/social` - Platform-specific content192193## References194195- `references/platform-algorithms.md` - How each algorithm works196- `references/content-formats.md` - Format best practices197- `references/engagement-tactics.md` - Building engagement198- `references/viral-mechanics.md` - What makes content spread