Thinking about your social media strategy across Facebook, Twitter, and other various networks? This July, celebrate more than just American freedom – celebrate freedom from stress and last-minute back-up plans, since we’ve got all you need for your social media calendar. Read our tips for some fun, seasonal topics to utilize across your social networking platforms this July, and then get back to enjoying your summer days.

1. Motivational Monday: “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” – Maya Angelou
2. Don’t forget to show your American spirit through social media with a photo or tribute on July 4th, Independence Day!
3. July is National Grilling Month, which means you can take advantage of the fact that so many people are hosting and attending neighborhood barbecues and cookouts by posting grilling safety tips. After all, grill safety goes hand-in-hand with home insurance!
4. Send out fun and funny ideas for local businesses who have instituted “Casual Fridays” at work this summer.
5. Reach local businesses with information on companies that are going green—and tips on how to do it—during Smart Irrigation Month.
6. Trivia Tuesday: Q- For how many Oscars was “Born on the Fourth of July” nominated? How many did it end up winning? A- 8 and 2, respectively
7. Has anyone at your agency been celebrating Family Reunion Month? Post some updates and family pictures to put a friendly face to your agency’s name.
8. July is hot and humid, which means that it’s a month that calls for some summer safety tips. From sunscreen to bug spray, send reminders to those you care about: safety first!
9. National Hot Dog Month is a real thing – and it’s this July! Now is the perfect time to tell local businesses to take advantage of that by hosting an all-company barbecue out on the lawn. And it’s the right time for you to promote commercial property insurance to tie in with that!
10. National Recreation and Parks Month is a great time to encourage community involvement in things like cleaning up the local park. And if your agency is already doing just that, post pictures about the ways you’ve been helping the neighborhood.
11. Even though Women’s Motorcycle Month sounds like it only applies to half the population, you can still use it as a great time to post motorcycle safety tips and offer quotes on motorcycle insurance.
12. Advocate leadership with this quote: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams
13. Since July is National Blueberries Month, how about posting some delicious recipes and health facts about everyone’s favorite sweet summer snack?
14. Funny Friday: Q- What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A- A Thesaurus!
15. July is Cell Phone Courtesy Month, which is the perfect time for you to be an advocate for safe driving. Post statistics and facts throughout the month regarding how cell phones play a role in vehicle crashes – and don’t forget to promote the need for auto insurance, too!

You’re in the middle of enjoying summer with family and friends, but your other fans and followers are also depending on you. Give your social networks the life they need this summer with some perfect July social media tips. Once you’ve gotten your calendar done, schedule your posts, and get back to the fun and sun!