August is often a challenging month for content creation, especially with the distraction of summer travels and holiday photos flooding social media feeds. But it’s also a prime time to stand out and keep your business visible.
In this blog post, I’ve compiled 31 creative content ideas—one for each day of August. Whether you’re looking to produce engaging Reels, craft compelling carousel posts, or simply streamline your life with some helpful admin tips, there’s something here for every need.
No more excuses for feeling uninspired—these ideas are designed to spark creativity and keep your content fresh throughout the month. Bookmark this page and return whenever you need a boost of inspiration. Here’s to a productive and creative August!
31 Content Ideas for August
1st August – Reel:
Create a reel discussing what’s more important, [Topic A] or [Topic B].
2nd August – Reel:
Share a reel explaining why you don’t need to do [common misconception] in your industry.
3rd August – Organisation:
Organise photos from a key event into their own folder for quick access when creating content.
4th August – Carousel:
Announce a new service in a carousel post.
5th August – Single Image:
Share your story on how you started your business.
6th August – Reel:
Create a reel giving a shout-out or collaboration with a business you love.
7th August – Reel:
Share a tutorial specific to your niche.
8th August – Self-improvement:
Go for a walk and listen to a motivational podcast, then share your thoughts.
9th August – Carousel:
Post an honest admission of mistakes you made when you started your business.
10th August – Single Image:
Share a meme related to your niche.
11th August – Reel:
Create a reel discussing what motivates you.
12th August – Reel:
Ask your audience about their favourite [topic/product/service].
13th August – Admin Task:
Update your bio with niche-specific keywords.
14th August – Carousel:
Share a testimonial from a satisfied client.
15th August – Single Image:
Post a fill-in-the-blank image to engage your audience.
16th August – Reel:
Create a reel sharing the real thing that helped you achieve [specific goal].
17th August – Reel:
Share advice on stopping [common mistake] to achieve [insert goal].
18th August – Carousel:
Reflect on the week you’ve just had in a carousel post.
19th August – Chat GPT Prompt:
Write a video script for a 15-second video that explains your offer to your ideal audience, highlighting how it addresses a specific problem.
20th August – Reel:
Share a reel showing how a client went from [before] to [after] with your service or product.
21st August – Content Generation:
Take a moment to list all your FAQs and answer them in a post.
22nd August – Reel:
Showcase the tools of the trade you can’t live without in a reel.
23rd August – Single Image:
Share a motivational quote that helps you stay focused.
24th August – Carousel:
Explain key terms or phrases used in your industry or niche.
25th August – Reel:
Invite your audience to join you at [event/meeting/buying trip] in a reel.
26th August – Story Idea:
Post a ‘This or That’ story using grid and polls.
27th August – Reel:
Bust a myth in your industry with a reel.
28th August – Carousel:
Share all the work you’ve done this month in a carousel post.
29th August – Reel:
Create a reel discussing common mistakes people make in your niche before they get your help.
30th August – Single Image:
Share an image of your office space setup.
31st August – Admin Task:
Organise your camera roll into folders for better efficiency.
Still need a bit more?
I think it’s time to book a Social Media Sprint. Spend 60 minutes on Zoom with me and we will come up with the most specific to your industry content creation ideas you could ever imagine.
I make the sessions really easy to understand, sharing my phone screen so you can work along as we do it. I also record the session and give you access to watch back when you need a reminder.
Booking is simple and can be done right here. Look over to the right, can you see a blue button that says ‘Book a Sprint’? Bingo, hit that, get booked in and let’s make some brilliant social media.
