EP144B How to create platform specific content

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Creating platform-specific content means tailoring your content to match the unique characteristics, audience preferences, and technical constraints of each platform. Here’s a step-by-step approach:

1. Understand the Platform’s Purpose & Audience

  • Instagram – Visual-heavy, short captions, stories, reels, and carousel posts work best.
  • Facebook – Longer posts, community engagement, videos, and event-based content perform well.
  • TikTok – Short-form, trend-driven, engaging, and casual videos.
  • LinkedIn – Professional, thought leadership, industry insights, and networking content.
  • Twitter (X) – Concise, real-time updates, news, and engagement-driven posts.
  • YouTube – Long-form videos, educational content, vlogs, and how-to guides.
  • Pinterest – Aesthetic, inspiration-driven, and evergreen content.
  • Blogs – In-depth, informative, SEO-optimized long-form content.

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2. Adapt Content Format & Style

  • Text: Short and snappy for social media; detailed and keyword-rich for blogs.
  • Visuals: High-resolution for Instagram/Pinterest; vertical for TikTok/Reels; professional for LinkedIn.
  • Videos: Short and entertaining for TikTok/Reels; informative and structured for YouTube.
  • Hashtags: Use them wisely; Instagram needs more, LinkedIn fewer, Twitter strategic.

3. Optimize for Each Platform’s Algorithm

  • Post frequency and timing matter (e.g., Instagram favors engagement within the first hour, LinkedIn works best during work hours).
  • Use platform features (Stories, Reels, Polls, Threads) to boost visibility.
  • Engage with comments and community discussions.

4. Repurpose, Not Copy-Paste

  • Convert a blog post into a LinkedIn article, Twitter thread, and Instagram carousel.
  • Turn key points from a video into an infographic for Pinterest.
  • Trim long videos into short clips for TikTok/Reels.

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With an estimated monthly audience of 2 billion people, that’s a third of the planet, Instagram has one of the more stable algorithms.

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5. Measure & Adjust

  • Track analytics (likes, shares, watch time, reach).
  • Experiment with content types and posting schedules.
  • Adjust strategy based on engagement and audience feedback.

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