{"id":224001,"date":"2020-03-14T21:26:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-14T15:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcsglobal.com\/marketing\/15-wicked-good-halloween-facebook-post-ideas\/"},"modified":"2020-04-18T17:10:36","modified_gmt":"2020-04-18T11:40:36","slug":"15-wicked-good-halloween-facebook-post-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qcsglobal.com\/blogs\/15-wicked-good-halloween-facebook-post-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"15 wicked good Halloween Facebook post ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<section class=\"post-contents\">\n<div class=\"breadcrumbs\" id=\"breadcrumbs\" style=\"font-size:14px;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verticalresponse.com\/blog\">Home<\/a> &gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verticalresponse.com\/blog\/category\/social-media-marketing\"> Social media marketing <\/a> &gt;&gt; <span>15 wicked good Halloween Facebook post ideas<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verticalresponse.com\/blog\/7-spine-tingling-good-halloween-emails-that-are-haunting-our-inboxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Halloween marketing ideas<\/a>? Facebook is a fantastic way to reach customers with targeted messages that endear them to your brand and motivate likes, follows, shares and sales. If you\u2019re not sure which posts will spur engagement, you\u2019re in the right place. Get started with the following 15 wicked good Halloween Facebook post ideas.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Photo contests<\/h2>\n<p>Halloween photo contests are one of the easiest ways to earn tons of social shares for your brand. Start with a killer prize, then ask your audience to enter by posting their best photos of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Halloween costumes<\/li>\n<li>Haunted house d\u00e9cor<\/li>\n<li>Group photos<\/li>\n<li>Pet Halloween costumes<\/li>\n<li>Creepy local haunts<\/li>\n<li>Spooky vacations<\/li>\n<li>Halloween treats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If possible, select a theme that\u2019s relevant to your products and services. For example, a grocery store might launch a Facebook contest for the best Halloween recipes.<\/p>\n<p>Choose winners based on likes and shares, or use a third-party app to tally votes. By doing this, your audience will generate engagement for your brand.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Spooktacular sales<\/h2>\n<p>Hosting a Halloween sale? Facebook is a great way to get the word out. Incorporate frighteningly fun Halloween images into your posts, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ghosts, goblins and ghouls<\/li>\n<li>Witches<\/li>\n<li>Vampires<\/li>\n<li>Werewolves<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkins and Jack O\u2019 Lanterns<\/li>\n<li>Zombies<\/li>\n<li>Bats<\/li>\n<li>Famous horror monsters (Frankenstein, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Kids in Halloween costumes<\/li>\n<li>Pets in Halloween costumes<\/li>\n<li>Haunted houses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The goal is to make your posts stand out with a relevant Halloween theme that people want to share.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Event invites<\/h2>\n<p>If your business is sponsoring a festival, promoting a booth at a local event or hosting a special Halloween party, use Facebook to invite your audience to attend. You can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create an event on Facebook<\/li>\n<li>Share the event on your Facebook page and within Facebook groups<\/li>\n<li>Ask for RSVPs (people can select \u201cGoing\u201d or \u201cInterested\u201d right on Facebook)<\/li>\n<li>Offer incentives for people who RSVP, such as a freebie, VIP parking or a discount<\/li>\n<li>Use Facebook ads to promote your event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your event looks fun, event invites will earn interest and shares\u00a0\u2014\u00a0ultimately driving customers to your door.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Halloween tips and tricks<\/h2>\n<p>Identify relevant tips and tricks you can share to help your audience enjoy the best Halloween ever. Ideas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Halloween costume ideas and DIY tips<\/li>\n<li>Halloween decoration tricks<\/li>\n<li>Halloween recipes<\/li>\n<li>Halloween party hosting tips<\/li>\n<li>Halloween crafts<\/li>\n<li>Halloween on a budget tips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Again, the best strategy is to find a correlation between your tips, your audience and your business so you have a natural segue from post to sales.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Halloween lead magnets<\/h2>\n<p>Create an eBook packed with Halloween tips, then promote it on Facebook. The eBook serves as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verticalresponse.com\/blog\/how-to-create-high-converting-lead-magnets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lead magnet<\/a>: To get it, your audience must visit your site and enter their email addresses, then you can market to them. Ideas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to host the perfect Halloween party<\/li>\n<li>10 cool Halloween craft ideas<\/li>\n<li>Halloween kids safety tips<\/li>\n<li>Halloween cookbook<\/li>\n<li>Halloween travel guide (spookiest places in America)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your eBook should contain valuable information your audience won\u2019t find elsewhere, and it can be peppered with product mentions to help influence sales. Plus, you can continue reaching your audience with ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verticalresponse.com\/blog\/avoid-a-nightmare-on-email-street-tips-on-creating-a-haunting-halloween-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email marketing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Halloween safety tips<\/h2>\n<p>Create a series of Facebook posts focused on Halloween safety tips for kids. It\u2019s a great way to earn shares, as parents will want to help friends and family members keep their kids safe, too. Ideas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear bright colors and add reflective strips so drivers can see children<\/li>\n<li>Stay with a parent or group of friends\u00a0\u2014 no one goes alone<\/li>\n<li>Stay in trusted neighborhoods<\/li>\n<li>Keep a phone handy and know emergency numbers<\/li>\n<li>Have a parent check candy before eating it (plus tips on how to check it)<\/li>\n<li>Make sure toy weapons do not have sharp points<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkin carving safety tips<\/li>\n<li>Stay on sidewalks and don\u2019t text and walk<\/li>\n<li>Safety tips for drivers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With a little research, you can develop a series of Halloween safety tips; or, create one post with a long list that\u2019s infinitely shareable.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Scavenger hunt<\/h2>\n<p>Develop a fun, family-friendly Halloween scavenger hunt and promote it on Facebook. People who complete the hunt the fastest can win a prize. Have a family member submit photos of each item they find to prove they completed the hunt. Ideas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Items hidden around local landmarks<\/li>\n<li>Clues to find local historical or creepy sites<\/li>\n<li>Halloween-themed items found at home<\/li>\n<li>Animals and items found in nature<\/li>\n<li>Items found in local shops (you might even partner with local businesses to sponsor the scavenger hunt, so that players must visit each store)<\/li>\n<li>Local restaurant menus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do some research to identify the best Halloween scavenger hunt ideas for your business and audience, then promote it on Facebook.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Store d\u00e9cor and employee costumes<\/h2>\n<p>Spotlight your store and employees by posting photos of your Halloween d\u00e9cor and their best costumes. Ideas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your store or storefront, transformed into a haunted house<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMonster\u201d footprint stickers that lead to your best Halloween sales<\/li>\n<li>Costumed employees in fun Halloween scenes (perhaps recreate famous movie scenes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The idea here is to post shareable content that adds a human element to your business.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Creepy product promos<\/h2>\n<p>You invest a lot in making your products appeal to your customer base. For Halloween, have a little fun by creating creepy product promos that are sure to be shared. Ideas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Photos of products set in an eerie Halloween setting<\/li>\n<li>A video commercial of a product used in a unique way by a Halloween character<\/li>\n<li>A special Halloween version of one of your most popular products\u00a0\u2014 a perfect idea for restaurants that can create unique Halloween-themed menu items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have fun with this type of promotion, and you can create a unique Facebook photo or video that\u2019s destined to go viral.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Halloween facts<\/h2>\n<p>Dig up interesting Halloween facts and statistics\u00a0\u2014 another great way to motivate social shares. Ideas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Halloween statistics, such as how much candy is sold each year<\/li>\n<li>Halloween facts, such as which costumes are the most popular this year<\/li>\n<li>Historical and creepy facts about your town, such as famous local murders or the story behind that one \u201chaunted\u201d house<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Look for ways to tie your Halloween facts to your business. For example, you might list the ten most popular Halloween candies, then let people know you have every one of them ready to go in a special edition Halloween gift box.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Halloween countdown<\/h2>\n<p>Create a unique post each day that counts down to Halloween. Some ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Post Halloween prep tips by date, like the fact that you should know which costume you\u2019re going to wear by day 15<\/li>\n<li>Post a fun fact that correlates with the countdown number, like facts about triskaidekaphobia on countdown day 13<\/li>\n<li>Post a tip of the day to a collection of handy Halloween tips and post a different one each day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A Halloween countdown is fun and engaging, and your audience will look forward to your daily posts.<\/p>\n<h2>12. Halloween survey<\/h2>\n<p>National statistics are one thing, but what do local customers like? You can use a Facebook survey to find out their favorite:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Halloween candy<\/li>\n<li>Halloween costumes<\/li>\n<li>Horror movies<\/li>\n<li>Halloween traditions<\/li>\n<li>Spooky local places<\/li>\n<li>Halloween party games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once the survey is complete, you can publish the results in a post that\u2019s sure to be shared between local customers.<\/p>\n<h2>13. Repost memes<\/h2>\n<p>This one is super easy, but it can generate a lot of likes, shares and engagement for your business.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Search for Halloween memes that are relevant to your business<\/li>\n<li>Post them and add your own commentary<\/li>\n<li>Ask customers to post their favorite Halloween memes<\/li>\n<li>Ask your audience to vote for their favorite Halloween memes\u00a0\u2014 turn it into a contest!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reposting memes is a great way to get more Halloween-themed content with minimal effort, but it can also serve as a natural segue to your business when you select relevant memes.<\/p>\n<h2>14. In-store photo booth<\/h2>\n<p>Use Facebook to invite customers to visit your in-store Halloween photo booth. You can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set up a photo booth in your store, complete with Halloween costumes and props<\/li>\n<li>Snap photos and share them on Facebook<\/li>\n<li>Offer customers an instant incentive for participating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a fun and engaging promotion that invites customers to interact with your brand and motivates Facebook shares, which will increase brand awareness and drive more customers to your door.<\/p>\n<h2>15. Infographics<\/h2>\n<p>Infographics are ultra-shareable content that\u2019s perfect for Facebook. Ideas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Halloween recipes<\/li>\n<li>Halloween costume tips<\/li>\n<li>Halloween stats and facts<\/li>\n<li>Halloween d\u00e9cor tricks<\/li>\n<li>Halloween safety tips<\/li>\n<li>Most popular Halloween movies<\/li>\n<li>Most common phobias<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Create an eye-catching infographic that\u2019s packed with valuable or entertaining information, and you\u2019re sure to get social shares on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>Facebook is a great platform for promoting your business at Halloween. The best part? You can take advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verticalresponse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social post tools<\/a> to schedule your entire Halloween series in advance\u00a0\u2014 set it and forget it! 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