If you want to build a brand that attracts the right audience and repels the wrong one, you need content pillars. These are the core types of content that give your page depth, personality, and credibility—so you don’t come off as some one-dimensional, boring business page.

When you balance the right content pillars, you personalize your brand. That makes people connect with you on a deeper level. And here’s the best part—personalization doesn’t just attract your ideal audience, it pushes away the people you don’t want to work with.

Let’s keep this simple. Forget the 10-pillar strategies that overcomplicate everything. You only need three to get started:

1. Educational Content (The Authority Builder)

This is where you teach, explain, and guide your audience. But it’s not just about throwing out tips—it’s about relating to the past version of yourself.

  • What was your biggest struggle when you started?
  • What mistakes did you make?
  • What do you wish someone had told you sooner?

Educational content positions you as an expert. When people learn from you, they start seeing you as the go-to person in your space. And what happens when people trust you? They hire you, buy from you, and recommend you.

👉 Example: Instead of saying, “Here are 5 ways to improve your marketing,” say, “When I first started marketing, I wasted a ton of money on things that didn’t work. Here’s what I wish I knew sooner…”

See the difference? You’re not just teaching—you’re sharing real lessons from your journey.

2. Entertainment Content (The Engagement Booster)

People are scrolling for a reason—to be entertained. If your content is all business, all the time, you’ll get ignored. Entertainment content makes you relatable, likable, and memorable.

Entertainment doesn’t mean you have to be a comedian—it just means you make your content engaging and enjoyable.

  • Share behind-the-scenes moments
  • Tell funny stories from your industry
  • Show the “messy” side of your work that people don’t see

👉 Example: Instead of just showing a polished end result, show the before & after or a funny mistake that happened along the way.

Entertainment keeps people around—it makes them want to follow you, interact with your content, and share it with others.

3. Personal Content (The Connection Builder)

This is the content that makes people feel like they know you. People don’t buy from businesses—they buy from people they connect with.

  • Share your story (why you do what you do)
  • Talk about your journey, struggles, and wins
  • Show the real you (even outside of business)

The more people feel like they understand you, the more likely they are to trust and support you.

👉 Example: Instead of just selling your product or service, talk about why you started your business, the challenges you faced, and what drives you.

Why This Works

A mix of education, entertainment, and personal content makes you stand out. It creates a well-rounded brand that attracts the right people and repels the wrong ones.

When done right, these three pillars will:
Build your credibility (so people see you as the expert)
Boost your engagement (so more people actually pay attention)
Create real connections (so your audience trusts and buys from you)

So if you’re wondering what to post, stop overthinking it. Rotate through these three content pillars, and watch your brand start to grow.

Got questions? Drop a comment. Let’s make your content work for you. 🚀

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