What should a small business post on social media? A simple weekly plan
Short answer: post two or three times a week and rotate five kinds of posts: a peek behind the scenes, a quick tip, a happy customer, your team, and this week’s offer. Plan a month at a time and batch it in one sitting.
“I’ll post every day!” usually lasts about a week. You don’t need to post daily. You need to post consistently, in a way that sounds like you.
How often should a small business post?
In a 2026 survey of social media managers, the most common rhythm on Instagram and Facebook was two to five posts a week. For most small businesses, two or three is the number you can actually keep up. Pick a pace you can hold for a year.
The five posts that work for almost any business
| Post type | Bakery | Salon | Tree service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behind the scenes | 5 a.m. dough | Mixing a custom color | The crew gearing up |
| Quick tip | How to keep bread fresh | Make a blowout last | Signs a tree is in trouble |
| Happy customer | A regular’s order (with permission) | Before and after | A cleared yard |
| Your team | Meet the baker | Meet a stylist | Meet the climber |
| This week’s offer | Weekend special | Open chairs Thursday | Fall cleanup spots left |
A month in one sitting
- Take 20 phone photos and a few short videos during a normal week.
- Sit down once a month and write 10 to 12 captions, two or three per week.
- Schedule them in Meta Business Suite so they go out on their own.
- Check messages and comments every day. That part can’t be scheduled.
Do I need reels?
Short videos tend to reach more people, but they don’t need to be fancy. A 10 to 20 second clip shot on your phone, showing something real, beats a polished ad. Talk to the camera like you’d talk to a customer.
Can I use AI to write posts?
Yes, to save time, but don’t let it sound like AI. Use it for a first draft, then rewrite it in your own words, add a real detail only you would know, and always use your own photos. People can tell when a post sounds generic.
How do I know if it’s working?
Likes are nice, but watch what brings business: messages, calls, saves, shares and people saying “I saw your post.” If a type of post gets those, make more of it.
Rather hand it off? We plan, write and schedule your posts. You send the photos and approve. Let’s talk for 20 minutes.
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