This streamlined workflow breaks down your content batching process into manageable daily tasks. Follow this checklist to create a full week's worth of social media content in just 2 hours.
Workflow Checklist
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1. Monday: Content Planning (25 min)
Review client's business goals and upcoming promotions
Check analytics from previous posts to identify top performers
Generate 5-7 post ideas using ChatGPT prompt:
Generate 5 engaging social media post ideas for a [client industry] focusing on [current goal].
Include a mix of educational, promotional, and engagement content.
Select final ideas and add to content calendar
Determine which platforms each post will appear on
2. Tuesday: Caption Development (30 min)
Write first draft of all captions using AI prompt:
Write a caption for [platform] about [topic] that includes a strong hook,
valuable information, and ends with a clear call-to-action.
Edit AI-generated captions to match client's brand voice
Research and add relevant hashtags (use saved hashtag sets)
Organize captions in content calendar with appropriate status
3. Wednesday: Visual Creation (40 min)
Select Canva templates for each post (use client's brand templates)
Customize designs with:
On-brand colors and fonts
Appropriate images or graphics
Text overlay (if needed)
Client logo and branding elements
Resize designs for different platforms if needed
Save all designs and add links to content calendar
4. Thursday: Review & Approval (15 min)
Conduct final quality check of all content:
Spelling and grammar in captions
Visual quality of designs
Brand consistency across all elements
Call-to-action clarity
Compile content for client review (if required)
Make any requested revisions
Mark approved content as ready for scheduling
Schedule all approved content for optimal posting times
Set calendar reminders to engage with comments
Prepare quick response templates for common questions
Document completed workflow in client report
Update content calendar with all scheduled posts
6. Weekly Success Metrics:
All content created and scheduled by Friday
Content aligned with client's monthly goals
Consistent brand voice across all platforms
Mix of content types (educational, promotional, engagement)
Time spent under 2 hours total
1. Monday: Content Planning (25 min)
Todo
Review client's business goals and upcoming promotions
Check analytics from previous posts to identify top performers
Generate 5-7 post ideas using ChatGPT prompt:
Generate 5 engaging social media post ideas for a [client industry] focusing on [current goal].
Include a mix of educational, promotional, and engagement content.
Select final ideas and add to content calendar
Determine which platforms each post will appear on
Quick Reference: Optimal Posting Times
Platform
Best Days
Best Times
Platform
Best Days
Best Times
Instagram
Wed, Thurs
11am-1pm, 7pm-9pm
Facebook
Wed, Fri
9am-1pm, 3pm-4pm
LinkedIn
Tues, Wed, Thurs
8am-10am, 1pm-2pm
Twitter
Wed, Fri
8am, 12pm, 6pm
TikTok
Tues, Thurs, Sat
7pm-9pm
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Note: Adjust posting times based on your specific audience's activity patterns and time zone.
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