Share Posts That Help People
Eighteen easy tips to share posts that help people, so your name is linked with useful ideas.
Help first. Share what you learn.
27 tips that really help
These ideas come from Show Your Work! (Austin Kleon), Never Eat Alone (Keith Ferrazzi), So Good They Can’t Ignore You (Cal Newport), and everyday practice. Pick one tip and try it today.
Why helpful posts work
People follow those who teach and share. Useful posts show you care and build trust without selling.
Share one tip.
Share what you learned this week
Write about a mistake or small win. Honest lessons help others and feel real.
Share a lesson.
Keep one idea per post
One clear point is easier to read and remember. Many ideas confuse.
Choose one.
Start with a strong first line
Many people read only the first line. Make it clear, kind or curious.
Hook them.
Use short sentences and spaces
Easy reading wins on phones. Break long text into short lines.
Add spaces.
Add a tiny story
Stories make tips real. A story of one or two sentences is enough.
Add a story.
End with a friendly question
Questions invite comments. Ask, what has worked for you?
Ask one.
Post at steady times
A weekly rhythm helps people expect you. Pick two or three regular days.
Choose days.
Script: tip post
Here is one tip that saved me an hour a week. Say it simply.
Use it.
Script: lesson post
This week I learned that asking for help early saves everyone time. Say it warmly.
Use it.
Script: question post
What is one habit that helped your work this year? Say it kindly.
Use it.
Mistake: posting only about yourself
Constant self-promotion bores people, so share ideas that help.
Help more.
Mistake: posting long essays
Very long posts get skipped, so keep it short and easy.
Shorten it.
Mistake: copying someone else’s post
Copying hurts trust, so share your own words and give credit.
Be original.
Troubleshoot: when you have nothing to say
Write about a question a customer asked or something you struggled with.
Start with a question.
Troubleshoot: when nobody responds
Keep posting and comment on others. Growth takes months.
Be patient.
Drill: write three post ideas
Write three post ideas on your phone and post one this week.
Write three.
Drill: reply to every comment
Reply kindly to every comment for a week. Notice the chats that grow.
Reply to all.
Share a small before and after
Showing a change, like a messy desk to tidy, teaches and delights.
Share a change.
Use a simple template
Problem, tip and result make a clear post. Reuse it.
Write a template.
Add a friendly closing line
End with, what has worked for you? Questions invite comments.
Add a question.
Reuse your best posts
Update an old post with new details. Good ideas deserve a second life.
Refresh one.
Example: the teacher’s tip
One trick that stopped my class talking over me, here it is. It got hundreds of thanks.
Write one.
Example: the nurse’s tip
Three words I use to calm anxious patients. Short, kind and helpful.
Write one.
Mistake: copying viral posts
Copies feel empty. Use your own story.
Use your story.
Troubleshoot: when you are afraid to post
Write it, wait a day and post when calm. Fear shrinks.
Post tomorrow.
Drill: draft three posts and schedule one
Draft three posts and schedule the best.
Draft three.
Easy things to say
When you are stuck, pick one of these. They work in many networking and career moments.
“Here is a tip that helped me.”
“A small story from this week.”
“One thing I learned.”
“What do you think?”
“Thanks for reading.”
“I hope this helps.”
Your first week
One small action a day. Each day is only a little bigger than the last.
Pick a topic
Write one idea
Add a story
Keep it short
Ask a question
Post at a good time
Reply kindly
Further reading
- Show Your Work! (Austin Kleon)
- Never Eat Alone (Keith Ferrazzi)
- So Good They Can’t Ignore You (Cal Newport)
The tips above are written in our own words and are general guidance. The books are suggestions for further reading.
More lessons in “Online Networking”
Keep going. Small steps every day make a big change.
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- Send Requests That Get Accepted
- Message a Stranger Without Being Pushy
- Join Groups and Communities
- Share Posts That Help People
- Comment in a Way That Opens Doors
- Show Your Work Without Bragging
- Move From Online to Real Talk
- Protect Your Time and Privacy
- Build a Weekly Online Routine
