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How often should I post on social media?

Three times a week consistently beats daily for a fortnight and then nothing. Pick a rhythm you can sustain.

/ 01

The short version

Consistency and relevance beat volume for small business accounts.

/ 02

What actually matters

  • Pick one or two platforms your customers actually use.
  • Three posts a week is a realistic sustainable baseline.
  • Batch-create content monthly to avoid daily pressure.
  • Show real work, real people and real results.
  • Reply to every comment and DM quickly.

/ 03

The bit most people get wrong

Posting more won't fix content nobody cares about. One genuinely useful post a week beats five generic ones.

/ 04

What to do next

Photograph your work as you do it this week. That's a month of content collected in passing.

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Where RIOT fits in

We're a small Colchester studio helping UK SMBs get social media right without agency waste or freelancer flake. If you've read this far and you want a second opinion on your specific setup, book a 20-minute call and we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth doing anything at all.

We work with clients across Essex, Suffolk, London and the wider UK — and remotely with brands abroad. No lock-in, no monthly retainer minimums, no pretending your problem is bigger than it is.

/ FAQs

Common questions

Which platform for trades?

Facebook locally, Instagram for visual work, TikTok for reach.

Do hashtags matter?

Less than they did. Content quality dominates now.

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