Social Media Marketing Skill
Overview
This skill provides comprehensive social media marketing capabilities including campaign analysis, platform-specific strategies, engagement metrics, and ROI tracking. Designed for B2B technical companies targeting engineering professionals.
Quick Start
- •Audit current presence - Assess existing social profiles
- •Define strategy - Platform selection, content mix, goals
- •Create content calendar - Plan posts by platform
- •Execute campaigns - Publish and engage
- •Analyze and optimize - Track metrics, iterate
When to Use
- •Building social media presence
- •Planning social campaigns
- •Analyzing engagement metrics
- •Optimizing posting strategy
- •Calculating social ROI
- •Competitive social analysis
Platform Strategy Matrix
B2B Engineering Focus
| Platform | Priority | Best For | Post Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | Thought leadership, B2B leads | 3-5x/week | |
| Twitter/X | Medium | Industry news, quick insights | 5-10x/week |
| GitHub | High | Code credibility, developers | Weekly activity |
| YouTube | Medium | Tutorials, demos, webinars | 2-4x/month |
| Low | Community engagement | As relevant |
Platform-Specific Guidelines
Content Types:
- •Industry insights and trends
- •Case study highlights
- •Technical thought leadership
- •Company milestones
- •Job opportunities
Best Practices:
- •Post during business hours (Tue-Thu, 8-10am)
- •Use 3-5 relevant hashtags
- •Include images/documents for higher engagement
- •Tag relevant people/companies
- •Respond to comments within 24 hours
Post Template:
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[Hook - Problem/Question/Insight] [2-3 key points with bullets or numbers] [Call to action] #hashtag1 #hashtag2 #hashtag3 [Link if applicable]
Twitter/X
Content Types:
- •Quick technical tips
- •Industry news commentary
- •Thread deep-dives
- •Tool announcements
- •Community engagement
Best Practices:
- •Use threads for complex topics (5-10 tweets)
- •Include visuals when possible
- •Engage with industry conversations
- •Use 1-2 relevant hashtags
- •Quote tweet with insights
Thread Template:
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🧵 [Topic]: A thread on [subject] 1/ [Opening hook] 2/ [Key point 1] 3/ [Key point 2] ... 10/ [Summary + CTA] If you found this useful: - Follow for more - RT the first tweet - Share your thoughts below
GitHub
Strategy:
- •Maintain active repositories
- •Contribute to relevant projects
- •Document code thoroughly
- •Respond to issues/PRs promptly
- •Showcase in social profiles
Content Mix Strategy
80/20 Rule for B2B
| Content Type | Percentage | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Value-add | 80% | Insights, tutorials, tips |
| Promotional | 20% | Services, case studies, CTAs |
Weekly Content Calendar Template
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## Week of [Date] ### Monday - LinkedIn: [Industry insight post] - Twitter: [Quick tip] ### Tuesday - LinkedIn: [Case study highlight] - Twitter: [Thread on technical topic] ### Wednesday - LinkedIn: [Thought leadership] - Twitter: [Industry news + commentary] ### Thursday - LinkedIn: [Technical tutorial] - Twitter: [Tool/resource share] ### Friday - LinkedIn: [Weekly roundup] - Twitter: [Community engagement]
Engagement Metrics
Key Performance Indicators
| Metric | Formula | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | (Likes + Comments + Shares) / Impressions × 100 | >2% LinkedIn, >1% Twitter |
| Click-Through Rate | Clicks / Impressions × 100 | >1% |
| Follower Growth | (New Followers - Lost) / Total × 100 | >5%/month |
| Share of Voice | Brand Mentions / Total Industry Mentions | Track trend |
Platform Benchmarks (B2B)
| Platform | Avg Engagement | Good | Excellent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | 3-4% | >5% | |
| 0.5% | 1-2% | >3% | |
| YouTube | 4% | 6-8% | >10% |
Campaign Analysis Framework
Campaign Tracking Template
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## Campaign: [Name] ### Objectives - Primary: [Goal] - Secondary: [Goal] ### Duration: [Start] - [End] ### Content Published | Date | Platform | Content | Engagement | Clicks | |------|----------|---------|------------|--------| | | | | | | ### Results Summary - Total Reach: [X] - Total Engagement: [X] - Engagement Rate: [X%] - Click-Through Rate: [X%] - Conversions: [X] ### Cost Analysis (if paid) - Total Spend: $[X] - Cost Per Engagement: $[X] - Cost Per Click: $[X] - Cost Per Conversion: $[X] ### Learnings - What worked: [insights] - What didn't: [insights] - Next time: [improvements]
ROI Calculation
Social Media ROI Formula
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ROI = (Revenue from Social - Cost of Social) / Cost of Social × 100 Where: - Revenue from Social = Conversions × Average Deal Value × Attribution % - Cost of Social = Labor + Tools + Paid Ads
Attribution Model
For B2B with long sales cycles:
- •First Touch: 30% credit to first social interaction
- •Last Touch: 30% credit to final social interaction
- •Linear: 40% distributed across all touchpoints
Hashtag Strategy
Research Process
- •Identify industry hashtags
- •Check hashtag volume
- •Analyze competitor usage
- •Create branded hashtag
- •Test and iterate
Hashtag Categories
| Category | Examples | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Industry | #OffshoreEngineering #SubseaEngineering | Primary |
| Technical | #FEA #CFD #FatigueAnalysis | Specific posts |
| Trending | #AIEngineering #DigitalTwins | When relevant |
| Branded | #AceEngineer | All posts |
Best Practices
Do
- •Maintain consistent posting schedule
- •Engage with followers and industry peers
- •Use platform-native content formats
- •Track and analyze metrics weekly
- •Repurpose content across platforms
- •Respond to comments/mentions promptly
Don't
- •Cross-post identical content everywhere
- •Ignore negative feedback
- •Over-promote services
- •Post without strategy
- •Buy followers or engagement
- •Neglect analytics
Error Handling
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Low engagement | Wrong timing/content | A/B test posting times, content types |
| Declining followers | Too promotional | Increase value-add content ratio |
| No conversions | Missing CTAs | Add clear calls to action |
| Negative feedback | Service/content issues | Address publicly, resolve privately |
Metrics Dashboard
Weekly Review
- • Engagement rate by platform
- • Top performing posts
- • Follower growth
- • Website traffic from social
- • Competitor activity
Monthly Analysis
- • Campaign performance
- • Content pillar performance
- • ROI calculation
- • Strategy adjustments
- • Next month planning
Related Skills
- •content-strategy - Content planning
- •lead-generation - Lead capture
- •competitive-analysis - Competitor tracking
Version History
- •1.0.0 (2026-01-19): Initial release adapted from alirezarezvani/claude-skills