Platforms

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What is Platforms?

What this skill does

This skill provides detailed, platform-specific marketing strategies tailored to the unique audiences, posting cadences, and content formats of major social networks including LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. It breaks down what types of content perform best—such as LinkedIn’s preference for personal business stories and Instagram’s emphasis on high-quality visuals—and identifies common pitfalls like over-promotion or ignoring platform features. The guidance also covers optimal posting times, frequency, and algorithmic considerations to maximize reach and engagement.

By understanding the nuances of each platform’s audience and content dynamics, marketers can craft targeted campaigns that align with both brand goals and platform behavior, improving key metrics like engagement rates, reach, and follower growth.

Who it's for

This skill suits performance marketers managing multi-channel social campaigns who need to optimize content for platform-specific effectiveness. Growth leads developing scalable content strategies will find value in the detailed posting schedules and format recommendations. Agency strategists advising clients across B2B and B2C sectors can leverage these insights to tailor messaging and formats, whether targeting professionals on LinkedIn or younger consumers on TikTok and Instagram.

It’s especially relevant for marketers balancing organic and paid efforts who require clarity on what content formats and posting rhythms drive the best organic traction and engagement.

Key workflows

Practitioners start by identifying their target platform and audience profile, then align content type and tone accordingly—such as leveraging LinkedIn carousels for B2B thought leadership or Instagram Reels for user engagement. Next, they schedule posts based on recommended frequencies and peak engagement times, like posting on LinkedIn 3-5 times per week during midweek mornings or afternoons.

Content creation follows platform best practices, for instance crafting native TikTok videos under 30 seconds with trending sounds or producing Instagram Stories with interactive polls. Finally, marketers monitor early engagement metrics within the first hour to adjust tactics, optimizing for dwell time and meaningful interactions rather than just clicks or likes.

Common questions

How often should I post on each platform? Posting frequency varies: LinkedIn performs well with 3-5 posts per week, Instagram with up to 2 feed posts daily plus Stories, while TikTok benefits from 1-4 daily posts. When is the best time to post? Optimal times depend on platform, such as LinkedIn’s mornings and lunch hours Tuesday through Thursday, or Instagram’s late mornings and evenings. Should I include links in posts? Avoid placing external links in the main post body on LinkedIn and Facebook as this reduces organic reach; instead, use comments or platform-specific link features.

How to use in Metaflow

Attach this skill to a Metaflow agent tasked with social platform strategy or content planning to receive actionable, platform-tailored recommendations. Expect the agent to generate posting schedules, content format suggestions, and engagement tips based on your selected platform and audience. This skill helps streamline decision-making by embedding proven workflows and avoids generic advice, so you can focus on execution with confidence. For additional context and examples, refer to...

For broader context, see our roundup of claude marketing skills, and read run Claude Code via Slack for related setup guidance.

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