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Content Strategy 101

Build a realistic, results-focused content system that grows your audience, attracts clients, and doesn’t burn you out.
No gimmicks. No “post 3x a day” nonsense.

1. Content Pillars: Your Foundation

Content pillars keep your messaging consistent, focused, and clear. They help you avoid the “random posting” trap.

Build 3–5 core pillars that support your brand. Examples:

  • Authority: Teach something, break down processes, share expertise.
  • Behind the Scenes: Show your workflow, your tools, your day-to-day.
  • Proof & Results: Testimonials, before/after, case studies.
  • Personal Flavor: Opinions, takes, quirks, identity — your vibe.
  • Community: Polls, questions, discussions, interactive content.
Action step: Choose 3–5 pillars and use them to guide every content idea for the next 90 days.

2. Tripn’s Simple Content Calendar

You don’t need a complex Notion board with 400 tags. You need a repeatable structure that removes decision fatigue.

The Weekly Rhythm:

  • 1 Authority Post (educational, teaching)
  • 1 Proof Post (case study, testimonial, before/after)
  • 1 Personal Post (story, opinion, behind the scenes)
  • 1 Community Post (polls, questions, conversation)

That’s it. Four posts a week — easy, punchy, sustainable.

Tip: If you’re overwhelmed, start with 2 posts per week: one Authority, one Proof.

3. The 7× Repurposing Engine

Never make one piece of content do only one job. Every strong idea should stretch across seven formats.

  1. Long-form post (blog, newsletter).
  2. Short-form video (IG, TikTok, YT Shorts).
  3. Carousel or swipe-through graphic.
  4. Quote or takeaway graphic.
  5. Twitter/Threads post.
  6. Email micro-lesson.
  7. Mini case study or screenshot story.
Formula: Make 1 big idea → break into 7 small pieces → schedule → done.

4. Daily / Weekly / Monthly Content Rhythm

Daily (or 3–4× Week)

  • Post 1 piece of content.
  • Engage for 10 minutes before + after posting.
  • Save comments/questions to turn into new content.

Weekly

  • Plan next week’s 4 posts.
  • Repurpose any high-performing content.
  • Draft 1 long-form piece (newsletter or blog).

Monthly

  • Review platform analytics.
  • Update content pillars if needed.
  • Revisit main goals and adjust strategy.

5. What to Track (and What to Ignore)

Not all metrics matter for creators. Ignore the vanity stuff — focus on signal.

Track These:

  • Saves: Means your ideas are useful.
  • Shares: Means people believe the content is worth spreading.
  • Profile visits: Means your content started a journey.
  • Website clicks: Means interest is converting into action.
  • DMs/inquiries: The strongest metric of intent.

Ignore These:

  • Likes — too volatile, too algorithmic.
  • Follows — helpful, but not a KPI.
  • Impressions — vibes only.
  • Comments that aren’t conversions.
Tripn truth: A small audience that takes action beats a large audience that scrolls past.

6. Common Content Mistakes to Avoid

  • Posting randomly: No structure = no growth.
  • Chasing trends only: You become forgettable fast.
  • Overproducing everything: Perfection kills consistency.
  • Talking to “everyone”: Results in talking to no one.
  • Waiting for inspiration: Systems > motivation.
  • Creating content only when business is slow: Too late.

Build a strategy that compounds over time — not a short-term posting sprint.

Build a System That Supports You

Start with 4 weekly posts, repurpose your strongest ideas, and track what actually matters.
Content becomes easy when you stop reinventing the wheel.

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