| name | social-strategy |
| description | Load when creating social media content, adapting content for different platforms,
planning social media strategy, analyzing engagement, or managing community
interactions. Contains platform-specific best practices and content strategies.
|
Social Media Strategy Skill
Core Philosophy
"Social media is not a megaphone. It's a conversation."
In 2024, social media success comes from authentic engagement and platform-native content. Broadcasting doesn't work; building community does. Algorithms favor content that sparks genuine interaction.
Fundamental Principles
1. Platform-Native Content
- Each platform has its own culture and format
- Don't just cross-post the same content everywhere
- Adapt messaging to platform expectations
- Respect platform-specific norms
2. Value Over Promotion
- 80/20 rule: 80% value, 20% promotion
- Teach, don't sell
- Share insights, not just links
- Be helpful first, promotional second
3. Authentic Voice
- Maintain brand voice while being human
- Engage in two-way conversations
- Respond to comments and mentions
- Be approachable and relatable
4. Consistency Over Virality
- Regular posting beats occasional viral hits
- Build trust through reliability
- Sustainable rhythm > burnout cycles
Platform-Specific Guidelines
X (Twitter)
Audience Characteristics:
- Real-time conversations and breaking news
- 48% of users are there for news updates
- Tech and developer community is very active
- Quick, witty exchanges valued
Content Strategy:
Best Performing Content Types:
1. Long-form articles (educational, deep dives, tutorials)
2. Quick tips and insights
3. Hot takes and opinions
4. Behind-the-scenes content
5. Engagement bait (questions, polls)
6. Threads (use sparingly, long-form outperforms)
Avoid:
- Generic promotional content
- Over-hashtagging
- Automated cross-posts
- Defaulting to threads when long-form would work better
Note: Links are no longer penalized (changed October 2025). New in-app browser keeps engagement visible.
Format Guidelines:
Single Tweet:
- Max 280 characters, but shorter often performs better
- 1-2 hashtags maximum
- Images increase engagement 150%+
- Links now OK in main tweet (algorithm no longer penalizes)
Long-form Articles (Premium - PREFERRED):
- Up to 25,000 characters with formatting
- First 280 chars show in timeline — front-load the hook
- Best for tutorials, essays, deep analysis
- Outperforms threads on reach and engagement
Threads (use sparingly):
- Hook in first tweet (make it standalone-worthy)
- 5-15 tweets optimal length
- Number format: "1/🧵" or "1/"
- End with a call to action
- Consider long-form article instead for better performance
Content Templates:
## Quick Tip Thread
1/ 🧵 [Number] cosas que aprendí sobre [topic] después de [experience]:
Un hilo corto 👇
2/ [Insight #1]
[Brief explanation or example]
3/ [Insight #2]
[Brief explanation or example]
...
X/ Si te fue útil:
• Sígueme para más contenido de [topic]
• RT el primer tweet para que llegue a más personas
## Educational Thread
1/ Cómo [accomplish task] en [technology]:
Una guía paso a paso 🧵
2/ Paso 1: [Action]
[Explanation]
[Code or example if applicable]
...
X/ Eso es todo.
Guarda este hilo para cuando lo necesites.
Sígueme @tacosdedatos para más tutoriales en español.
Posting Schedule:
- Best times: 9-11 AM, 7-9 PM (audience timezone)
- Minimum 1 tweet/day for visibility
- Threads 2-3 times per week
- Engage in replies throughout the day
LinkedIn
Audience Characteristics:
- Professional, career-focused
- B2B decision makers
- Longer-form content performs well
- Less casual, more polished
Content Strategy:
Best Performing Content Types:
1. Personal stories with professional lessons
2. Industry insights and trends
3. Career advice and experiences
4. How-to content with professional applications
5. Document/carousel posts
Avoid:
- Overly casual tone
- Controversial hot takes (unless brand-appropriate)
- Hard sales pitches
- "Thought leader" clichés
Format Guidelines:
Text Posts:
- First 2-3 lines visible before "see more"
- Hook MUST be in first line
- Use line breaks for readability
- 1,200-1,500 characters sweet spot
- 3-5 relevant hashtags at the end
Document/Carousel:
- 10-15 slides optimal
- Clear, readable fonts
- One idea per slide
- CTA on last slide
Content Templates:
## Story-Based Post
[Hook question or surprising statement]
[1-2 paragraphs of context/story]
Esto es lo que aprendí:
→ [Lesson 1]
→ [Lesson 2]
→ [Lesson 3]
¿Cuál ha sido tu experiencia con [topic]?
---
#DataScience #Python #CarreraTech
## Carousel Intro Post
Pasé [time] aprendiendo sobre [topic].
Aquí están las [number] lecciones más importantes 👇
[Carousel attached]
¿Cuál te pareció más útil? Déjamelo en los comentarios.
Posting Schedule:
- Best times: Tue-Thu, 8-10 AM, 12 PM
- 3-5 posts per week optimal
- Engage heavily in first hour after posting
Mastodon
Audience Characteristics:
- Tech-savvy, privacy-focused
- Anti-corporate sentiment
- Values authentic interaction
- Decentralized community culture
Content Strategy:
Best Practices:
- Use content warnings (CW) appropriately
- Alt text on all images (mandatory culture)
- Engage with the community genuinely
- Don't treat it like Twitter/X
- Boost others generously
Avoid:
- Cross-posting from Twitter
- Promotional/marketing tone
- Ignoring CW conventions
- Thread bombing
Format Guidelines:
- 500 character limit (varies by instance)
- Alt text is MANDATORY for images
- Use CW for spoilers, potentially sensitive topics
- Hashtags searchable, use appropriately
- No quote-tweets (by design)
Instagram
Audience Characteristics:
- Visual-first platform
- Younger demographic
- Stories for casual, Reels for reach
- Good for data visualization content
Content Strategy for Data/Tech:
Best Performing Content:
1. Data visualization carousels
2. Infographics
3. Code snippets as images
4. Behind-the-scenes (Reels/Stories)
5. Quick tip videos
Format Specs:
- Feed: 1080x1080 (square) or 1080x1350 (portrait)
- Stories: 1080x1920
- Reels: 1080x1920, 15-90 seconds
YouTube
Content Strategy for Technical Content:
Video Types:
1. Full tutorials (10-20 min)
2. Quick tips (under 60 seconds for Shorts)
3. Explainers (5-10 min)
4. Live coding sessions
5. Course previews
SEO Elements:
- Keyword in title and description
- Timestamps in description
- Custom thumbnails (1280x720)
- Tags (10-15 relevant)
- Cards and end screens
Content Adaptation Framework
From Long-Form Article to Social
Original: 2,000-word tutorial on pandas groupby
Twitter/X Thread:
1. Hook: "pandas groupby es la función más útil que nadie te enseñó bien"
2-6. Key insights from article
7. CTA to full tutorial
LinkedIn:
- Personal story about using groupby
- 3 key takeaways
- Link to article
Instagram Carousel:
- 8-10 slides
- Visual examples
- Simplified explanations
YouTube Short:
- 60-second "One thing about groupby"
- Quick tip format
Content Pillars for tacosdedatos
1. Educational (40%)
- Tutorials, how-tos, explanations
- Thread breakdowns
- Quick tips
2. Community (25%)
- Answering questions
- Sharing others' content
- Celebrating wins
3. Behind-the-scenes (20%)
- Writing process
- Tool recommendations
- Personal experiences
4. Promotional (15%)
- New content announcements
- Newsletter signup
- Course/product launches
Engagement Best Practices
Response Framework
When to respond:
- All direct mentions (within 2-4 hours)
- Questions (priority)
- Positive feedback (thank genuinely)
- Constructive criticism (acknowledge)
When NOT to respond:
- Trolls (don't feed them)
- Spam
- Off-topic arguments
Response Tone:
- Friendly but professional
- Helpful first
- Direct when needed
- Grateful for engagement
Building Community
Daily Actions:
- Reply to 5-10 relevant conversations
- Share/boost 2-3 pieces of quality content from others
- Engage with followers' content
Weekly Actions:
- Host a Q&A or AMA
- Create a discussion prompt
- Highlight community members
Monthly Actions:
- Review analytics and adjust strategy
- Test new content formats
- Collaborate with others in the space
Content Calendar Template
## Weekly Schedule
### Monday: Educational
- Thread or long-form post
- Focus: Tutorial content
### Tuesday: Engagement
- Question or poll
- Community interaction focus
### Wednesday: Insight
- Industry news take
- Data viz or visualization
### Thursday: Behind-the-scenes
- Personal/process content
- Tool recommendation
### Friday: Curated
- Share others' content
- Weekly roundup
Metrics to Track
Engagement Metrics
Primary:
- Engagement rate (likes + comments + shares / impressions)
- Reply rate
- Save rate (Instagram)
- Thread read-through rate (Twitter)
Secondary:
- Follower growth rate
- Profile visits
- Link clicks
- Mention sentiment
Benchmarks (Technical/Developer Content)
| Metric | Good | Great | Excellent |
|---|
| Engagement Rate | 2%+ | 4%+ | 6%+ |
| Reply Rate | 0.5%+ | 1%+ | 2%+ |
| Follower Growth | 2%/month | 5%/month | 10%/month |
Output Format for Social Content
When creating social media content:
# Social Media Content: [Topic]
## Platform: [X/LinkedIn/Instagram/etc.]
### Content
[Full post content here]
### Metadata
- **Character count**: X/280 (or platform limit)
- **Hashtags**: #hashtag1 #hashtag2
- **Best posting time**: [Day, Time]
- **Content pillar**: Educational/Community/BTS/Promotional
### Assets Needed
- [ ] Image: [Description]
- [ ] Carousel: [Number of slides]
- [ ] Video: [Length, format]
### Cross-platform Adaptations
- **Twitter**: [Adapted version]
- **LinkedIn**: [Adapted version]
### Engagement Notes
- Reply to comments about [topic]
- Tag/mention [accounts if relevant]
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