Your October Social Media Cheat Sheet 🎃
Not sure what to post this month? I put together some trending ideas, national holidays, and easy content prompts to help you plan out October without overthinking it.
📈 Trends to Try
Spooky Season → Halloween vibes are everywhere right now. Try a before and after reel that flips from normal to spooky.
I know ball → Use the song Plug Walk by Rich The Kid to show off your expertise in a fun way.
“a little treat” → You can find this sound on TikTok by Courtney Halverson. It’s perfect if you own a boutique, ice cream shop or anything where someone would want to swing by and get a treat!
📅 October Holidays
Oct 4: National Taco Day 🌮 Run a poll asking “soft shell or crunchy?”
Oct 10: World Mental Health Day 💚 Post a reminder about self-care.
Oct 16: National Boss’s Day 👩💼 Show some love to your owner or manager.
Oct 31: Halloween 🎃 Costumes, decorations, or spooky specials always win.
💡 Post Ideas for October
This or That: Pumpkin spice vs. caramel apple. Post it as a poll.
Behind the Scenes: Show how your team is getting into the fall spirit.
Customer Spotlight: Feature a customer with their favorite fall pick.
Seasonal Tip: Share something useful that ties back to your business.
Engagement Post: Ask “October isn’t complete without ____.”
Save this guide so you have it handy when you’re scheduling posts. And if you want help turning these ideas into actual content, reach out! We would love to work with you.
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