{"id":220241,"date":"2024-12-04T08:29:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T16:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=220241"},"modified":"2024-12-04T08:29:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T16:29:56","slug":"5-social-posts-for-your-small-business-this-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/5-social-posts-for-your-small-business-this-december\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Social Posts For Your Small Business This December"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holiday season is usually a time when many begin to relax and switch off for the Christmas break, but for small businesses it\u2019s often crunch time. December is prime time to connect with your audience, drive engagement or sales, and close the year on a high note. No matter what your business does, whether you\u2019re selling made-to-order fashion, to running your town\u2019s favorite caf\u00e9, social media can play a vital role in how your business performs during peak periods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are five key posts for your content calendar this December, along with tips to make them stand out from the crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"1_The_Informative_Carousel\">1. The Informative Carousel<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best platforms: Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When holiday shopping is in full swing, your followers will be on the hunt for helpful advice. A carousel post can be your secret weapon to deliver value in a swipe-able, easy to digest format, which you can also make visually captivating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some ideas to get you started:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gift Guides: Showcase your products or services as the perfect gifts for a specific demographic. Think \u201cGifts for Coffee Lovers\u201d or \u201cStocking Stuffers Under $20.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Wear: Provide holiday outfit inspo, featuring your clothing line, accessories, or even your styling tips for party season.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to keep it festive! Use Picsart tools to add holiday-themed graphics, cozy backgrounds, or snowflake overlays to make your carousels pop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"2_The_Meme\">2. The Meme<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best platforms: Twitter, LinkedIn<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holidays can be stressful, and sometimes your audience just needs to switch off and have a laugh for a moment. Share a holiday-themed meme that\u2019s both hilarious and relevant to your business or industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a bakery: Post a meme about the chaos of last-minute cookie orders.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re a marketing agency: Try something funny about the avalanche of year-end reports. Kermit the Frog smashing the keyboard is always a classic.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memes are the perfect way to humanize your brand and join in the online festivities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro tip: Keep it light and avoid anything too niche. Your meme should resonate with as many followers as possible for maximum shareability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"3_The_TikTok_Trend\">3. The TikTok Trend<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best platforms: TikTok, Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok is the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to trending content opportunities. Hop on a popular holiday trend and give it your own twist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Showcase a behind-the-scenes look at how your products are made (holiday edition)!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hop on a viral holiday dance trend with your team.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure which trends are on top right now? Check out our What\u2019s Hot: Social Media Trends of the Week blog for inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"4_The_Heartfelt_Thank_You\">4. The Heartfelt Thank You<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best platforms: All<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end of the year is a time for gratitude, and your audience will appreciate hearing how much you value their support. Create a post to thank your customers, followers, and team for making this year memorable. This makes your audience feel special and will encourage them to continue to champion your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could try:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing a short video message expressing your gratitude.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posting a carousel with highlights of your business\u2019s 2024 milestones, giving a shoutout to your supporters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include a fun \u201choliday card\u201d image designed with Picsart to make it extra festive.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"5_The_Year_in_Recap\">5. The Year in Recap<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best platforms: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a moment to reflect on your year and share your journey with your audience. A post recapping your year is a great way to show how far you\u2019ve come and build excitement for the year ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your recap could include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milestones like new product launches, big wins, or customer growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A \u201ctop moments\u201d TikTok or reel featuring photos or videos from the past year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insights into what you\u2019ve learned as a small business owner in 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pair it with an upbeat caption to thank your followers for being part of your continuing journey, and hint at exciting things to come in 2025. From adding festive touches to gift guides to creating heartfelt thank you cards, Picsart has everything you need to nail your social media posts this holiday season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to create content that dazzles? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/apps\">Picsart app<\/a> or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/picsart.com\/\">picsart.com<\/a> to make your December content sparkle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/picsart.com\/editing-tools\"><b><i>Empowering the Creator in Everyone<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart is the world\u2019s largest digital creation platform. Its AI-powered tools give creators of all levels the ability to design, edit, draw and share photo and video content anywhere. It&#8217;s used by consumers, marketers and content creators for both personal and professional design, and is available to businesses via<\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/picsart.io\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">API partnerships<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and integrations. Picsart has collaborated with major artists and brands like Discord, PopSockets, Shopify, Taylor Swift and more.<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/apps\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the app or visit<\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/picsart.com\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picsart.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is usually a time when many begin to relax and switch off for the Christmas break, but for small businesses it\u2019s often crunch time. 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