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The 30-Day Social Media Starter Plan

Not sure where to begin with social media? This free workbook walks you through building a 30-day content plan from scratch — with templates, prompts and a day-by-day checklist.

Free download
Article

How to batch-create a month of social content in one afternoon

Stop posting day-to-day. Here's the exact process we recommend for creating and scheduling a full month of content in a single sitting.

6 min read
Article

The best times to post on each social platform in 2025

Timing matters. We broke down the data by platform so you know exactly when your audience is most likely to see and engage with your content.

5 min read
Article

Why consistency beats virality every time

One viral post won't build your business. Here's why showing up consistently is the most powerful social media strategy — and how to actually do it.

4 min read
Free template

Social Media Content Calendar Template

A clean, ready-to-use spreadsheet for planning your posts across platforms. Just download, fill in and get organised.

Free workbook

Find Your Brand Voice Workbook

A guided workbook to help you define what your brand sounds like online — so every post you write feels consistent and recognisably you.

Free guide

Instagram Hashtag Strategy Guide

Everything you need to know about using hashtags effectively in 2025 — what works, what doesn't and how to find the right ones for your niche.

Online event

Social Media for Small Businesses — Live Workshop

A free 60-minute live workshop covering the fundamentals of social media for small business owners. Includes a live Q&A at the end.

12 March 2025
12:00 – 13:00 GMT
Online
In-person event

Marko Meetup — Liverpool

Come and meet the Marko team and other local business owners for an evening of networking, social media tips and good conversation.

28 March 2025
18:30 – 20:30 GMT
Liverpool, UK
Online event

Content Planning Masterclass

A deep-dive session on content planning strategy — from finding your niche to building a content system that works on autopilot.

9 April 2025
11:00 – 12:30 GMT
Online
External resource

Meta Business Suite Help Centre

The official help centre for managing Facebook and Instagram business accounts, ads and analytics.

Meta
External resource

Google's Digital Garage — Free Digital Marketing Courses

Free online courses covering everything from social media to SEO and e-commerce, all certified by Google.

Google
External resource

Later Blog — Social Media Tips & Trends

One of the best free blogs for staying up to date with social media best practices, platform updates and content ideas.

Later

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