The Only 3 Types of Posts You Ever Need to Grow

Social media’s loud. You already know that.

And if you’re trying to grow your brand, it can feel like there are a million strategies flying at you from every direction. “Use this format.” “Hop on this trend.” “Try 17 hashtags.” “Post five times a day or die.”

Let’s cut the noise.

After testing hundreds of content styles across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn, here’s the truth:

You only need three types of posts to grow any brand.

These three hit every part of the brain that matters: attention, trust, and action.

Get good at these, and you can build an audience, grow engagement, and generate leads—without wasting your life on content you don’t need.

Let’s break them down one-by-one.

1. The “Value Bomb” Post – Teach Them Something That Actually Helps

People come to social for two reasons: escape and answers.

Value bomb posts handle the second one.

These are short, useful pieces of content that solve a problem, answer a question, or deliver a big “aha” moment. And they work across every platform.

Examples that hit:

“3 Hooks That Got Me 50,000 Views in 48 Hours”
“Want More Comments? Do This One Thing”
“How I Grew from 0 to 10,000 Followers Using This 5-Minute Rule”

Why do these work?

Because they:

Teach something helpful
Feel easy to apply right away
Make the poster look like an expert
Give the audience a reason to stick around

The secret: Make your tips feel doable.

Don’t use big words. Don’t overexplain. Break it down so a 10-year-old could follow it. Value bombs are clear, short, and punchy.

How to format it:

Start with a bold promise (“Here’s how I…”)
Give 2-4 steps or tools
End with a takeaway or extra tip

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2. The Story Post – Let People See, Feel, and Connect

Numbers get attention. But stories build loyalty.

People follow people. Not logos. Not color schemes. Not brands.

And a story post—done well—makes you real. It’s where your audience meets the human behind the handle. That’s the emotional glue that keeps them coming back.

What counts as a story post?

A turning point moment (“The day I almost quit…”)
A lesson learned through pain (“This mistake cost me $7,300…”)
A little win that others can relate to (“First 100 followers felt better than my first $1,000.”)

Here’s the key: Be honest. Be specific. Be human.

You don’t need a sob story. You just need to share what happened, what you felt, and what you learned.

Use vivid words. Paint the picture. Pull them into the scene.

Structure that always works:

The moment it started
What happened next (challenge or choice)
What you learned or realized
How you see things now

Example:
“Last year I was broke, burned out, and posting daily with no results. I had 74 followers. Then I stopped trying to go viral—and started making content for one person. My dream client. Two weeks later, they DM’d me. That one shift changed everything.”

Stories like that make people care. And when they care, they follow.

Pro Tip: End your story with a question. “Ever felt this way?” or “What would you have done?” This invites real comments, which feeds the algorithm.

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3. The Trust Builder – Show You’re Legit

This is the one people skip the most. And it costs them growth.

People need to believe you can do what you say. If they don’t, they won’t follow. They won’t engage. They won’t buy.

Trust builder posts remove doubt.

They show proof. They show progress. They show transformation—yours or your clients’.

Here’s what works:

Before/after comparisons
Screenshots of DMs, results, testimonials
Video breakdowns of what you did for someone
Reviews, case studies, receipts

You don’t need huge wins. You just need real ones.

Even if you only helped one client get their first 10 leads, post about it. Break down what you did. Show how you got the result.

Example:
“Client was stuck at 150 views per reel. We switched their hook format and repurposed their email content into carousels. 7 days later, they hit 12,800 views. Same content, better structure.”

That’s how you earn respect and build credibility.

People want to follow the person who gets results.

Even if you're early in your journey, post your own progress. Show the work. Show what’s improving.

Pro Tip: Pair proof with insight. Don't just say “Here’s what I did.” Say “Here’s how YOU can do it too.”

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What Happens When You Post All 3?

Here’s what happens when you use all 3 of these consistently:

Value bombs get people to stop scrolling
Stories make them feel connected to you
Trust posts make them believe in you

And when people stop, feel, and believe?

They follow.
They comment.
They share.
They DM.
They buy.

This is the content flywheel.

You don’t need trends. You don’t need to dance. You don’t need to copy viral creators or act like someone you’re not.

Just rotate these 3 types of posts—and watch your brand grow.

How to Apply This Today

Here’s a 3-post-per-week system you can copy now:

Monday: Value Bomb – Teach something specific
Wednesday: Story – Share something real
Friday: Proof – Show a win or result

You do this for 4 weeks straight? You will see growth.

Now multiply that over 3-6 months—and you’ve built something real. Something worth following. Something that works even while you sleep.

But we get it. Content takes time. Ideas run dry. Posting feels like a chore.

That’s why we do it for you.

Multipost Digital creates content strategies that work. We write it. We schedule it. We crosspost it. And we grow your account with the right content—week after week.

If you're ready to stop guessing and start growing, book a free call with Multipost Digital today. We’ll show you what your content should be doing—and how we’ll do it for you.