MAIN TYPES AND FORMATS OF CONTENT FOR SMM

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of modern types and formats of content for SMM. In 2024, content marketing continued to develop actively. As of today, it is necessary to take into account certain trends that reflect the way customers interact with content. Modern users expect from brands authentic and valuable content, understanding of their needs, useful communication. It is primarily about forming a brand development strategy, its social responsibility, creating an effective way of communicating with the audience, and publishing practical information. On the other hand, it is important to optimize the content in accordance with the updates of search engine algorithms and recommendations regarding the content and formatting of the content. Correct actions in this aspect are a guarantee that customers will turn to you, and not to competitors. Content is an important part of any marketing strategy. In fact, companies that use content marketing get six times more conversions than companies that don't. An important task is to research the main types and formats of content for SMM in order to better interact with a real or new audience. The purpose of the study is to study the main types and formats of content for SMM. The use of content marketing is a modern requirement of the time and a factor of success in the competition, which helps to create a unique identity of the company in the market. Social media content is not just a set of posts, but a strategic tool that helps brands engage with audiences, build trust and drive sales. Informational content builds expertise, educational content promotes development, entertaining content adds emotion and attracts followers, and image content creates trust in the brand. Success depends on the balance between these types of content. It is important not only to publish materials, but to make them relevant, interactive and truly interesting to your audience. Therefore, the choice of platform depends on the business goals: whether it is attracting a wide audience, or expert content, or short videos for quick response. Each platform has its own characteristics that determine the types of content, its format and style.