Top Content Calendars - Social Media Management

Image of a woman writing on a social media content calendar.

So now that you know why you should be using a social media content calendar, how do you figure out which one best fits your needs?

Here is a list of some of the best social media content calendars and what they are known for!

Best for beginners: Hubspot’s Downloadable Template for Excel

This free, easy to use, Microsoft Excel template is a great place to start. If you are just interested in figuring out how a social media content calendar would work for you or how you could use one to stay organized, this is a great place to start. This template is perfect for planning individual posts and provides easy access to a birds-eye view by month or year. Another plus to this calendar is that you can personalize it to fit your needs! Once you use it for a while and get a feel for the qualities of a content calendar that are important to you, you can look into other options. Try it out now for free!

Best for collaborative teams: Trello

This tool is free for an individual user profile, or you can pay for a team plan. Trello is hailed for its team plan, which allows for easy organization of projects. You can give assignments to team members, create boards and to-do lists, and provide space for brainstorming. When you have several people with their hands on a social media content calendar, having everyone on the same page is vital for success. Trello helps make sure everyone is aware of the plan and their individual role. Get a free version of Trello here!

Best for improving your content: StoryChief

If you’re paying close attention to your analytics and trying to figure out how to improve your social media results, StoryChief may be for you. In addition to its smart calendar with integrated analytics, StoryChief highlights areas of your content that could be improved for readability and engagement. If you’re looking for a reasonably comprehensive and integrated platform, definitely take a look at StoryChief. Find more information about StoryChief here!

Best for a visual content calendar: ContentCal

If you are someone who needs to see a visual example of what you are working with, ContentCal might be for you! With the ability to view multiple platforms simultaneously, ContentCal helps you see what you have planned at a glance. Also, it has analytics and collaborative options, and it allows you to integrate with other tools like Trello! Get more information about ContentCal here!

Best for Social Media Monitoring: Sendible

If you are looking for an all-in-one platform that allows you to schedule evergreen content, edit schedule posts without leaving the site, and has a preview feature, Sendible is for you! Sendible’s capabilities allow easy and quick edits before posting your content, streamlining your planning process. In addition, you can schedule posts in bulk and queue evergreen content, so you have fewer things to worry about. Learn more about Sendible here!

If you’re looking for more information on why you should use a content calendar, view my article here! Or if you’re looking for more tips for social media management, view my resource page!