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Instagram Content Calendar Template

30-day Instagram posting calendar with day-by-day content prompts, hashtag strategy, and engagement targets.

What's inside

  • 30 days of post ideas (Reels, carousels, single, Stories)
  • Optimal posting time per day
  • Content pillar breakdown (4 themes)
  • Hashtag bank by category (40 tags)
  • Caption formula for each post type
  • Story prompts (3 per week)
  • Weekly review checklist

How to use it

  1. 1Pick a 30-day window and load each post into your scheduler (Later, Buffer, Planoly, or Meta Business Suite).
  2. 2Adapt content pillars to your business β€” the calendar is structured, not the topics.
  3. 3Block 2 hours per week to batch-create the content (Reels + carousels). Daily execution kills this calendar.

Why this template works

Most small businesses fail at Instagram because they post randomly. The accounts that grow follow a content schedule with rotating pillars β€” one educational, one behind-the-scenes, one social proof, one promotional. This calendar enforces that rhythm without burning you out.

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