Social media playbook

How Painting Contractor should use social media to bring in customers

Showing up on social builds local trust by visually demonstrating quality and reliability in a service customers often find by recommendation.

Where to post

InstagramVisual before/after photos and project showcases perform strongly for painters.
FacebookLocal community engagement and reviews help painters generate leads.
TikTokShort videos of painting transformations attract attention and potential clients.
YouTubeHow-to videos and detailed project walkthroughs build credibility for painters.
NextdoorHyper-local lead generation is effective for neighborhood painting services.

When to post

Best timeWeekday evenings, 6-9pm
How often2-4 posts/week

What to post

Your highest-leverage content: Before-and-after project photos.

Content angles that work for Painting Contractor:

Sample post

See How This Living Room Got a Fresh New Look!
We just finished a stunning transformation that brought new life to this space—wait until you see the before and after photos...
Image: your before / after photo

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