100 spooktacular suggestions to inspire your social media content this October

userby Hannah McKernon

October brings us lots of tantalising topics, so you’ll never run out of ideas.

Spirits, spectres, sugar and spice, and all things nice feature this month. So there are loads of ideas to help you decide what to post this October. 

#NationalBookMonth runs all month and brings booklovers a reason to come out of their cosy reading nooks and spread their love for literature. As does #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth, an opportunity for retailers to showcase school wear and accessories. October also brings us #TheBigDraw, #GoSoberForOctober and #BlackHistoryMonth. 

Can you incorporate any of these themes into your content during the month? Topics like these are popular online and see lots of conversation, so getting involved is a great way to engage your audience create fresh content and reach new people too.

Here's a taste of what else is coming up...

Social media content ideas for October 2023

October 1: Perk up your social feeds with your coffee creations, because when you brew up engaging content your audience stays caffeinated and connected. Pumpkin spiced latte, anyone? #InternationalCoffeeDay

October 2: Spice up your socials with your culinary delights, and tempt customers through your door during #NationalCurryWeek

October 9: Show off your stationery specials and encourage people to to mark the anniversary of the creation of the Universal Postal Union. #WorldPostDay

October 10: Let’s all show some love for the humble oat, and stir up engagement this World Porridge Day - because just like oats, social content is better when it sticks. #WorldPorridgeDay

October 14: Whip up some sweet success this National Baking Week. Your delicious delicacies and a well-timed post are the perfect recipe during #NationalBakingWeek

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October 16: Make your socials a sweet treat for your customers, by showing off your chocolatey creations. #ChocolateWeek

October 19: Raise your customer's spirits this International Gin and Tonic Day - because a well-mixed post is the best tonic for engagement. #InternationalGinandTonicDay

October 25: Al dente or not, make your brand irresistible this World Pasta Day - because the right content is the sauce of social success. #WorldPastaDay

October 29: Paws and reflect on your strategy this National Cat Day, as a purr-fect post can make your brand the cat's meow. So fill your feeds with furry feline friends. #NationalCatDay

October 31: Showcase your wicked wares and give a sneak peak at your Halloween happenings with some fun behind-the-scenes content and petrifying product pics. #Halloween

The 2023 Social Media calendar

Stay on top of your social media content by planning your content weeks in advance. Our 2023 calendar is basically your social media crystal ball, month by month. 📆

It’ll help you boost your social media presence by showing you what hot topics are coming up that are relevant to you. Think of National celebrations, charity headlines, or all-out fun on social. Our calendar clues you in on all the buzzworthy topics.

These topics are likely to see lots of conversation online, so you have a ready made audience to reach with your content. And you won't just be winging it. You'll have all the trending hashtags and need-to-know deets to make your posts pop. So jump into the convo and watch your audience grow 🚀

Just skim through, find what tickles your business's fancy, and get those posts scheduled. Don't forget to toss in those hashtags to stir up some good ol' chatter! 🗨️

So why wait? Plan like a pro and let your social media sparkle! ✨



Never miss a day that matters to your customers: Get the 2023 Social Media Calendar today.

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