As June rolls in and the weather warms up, people’s scrolling habits change. They spend less time scrolling on the sofa in the evening and more time quickly checking their phones while out in the garden, at a BBQ, or on holiday. If you keep posting the same heavy, text-dense content you were posting in February, your engagement will likely drop. Summer social media needs to be lighter, brighter, and more visual.
If you are staring at a blank content calendar for June, here are five summer-themed social media ideas that work brilliantly for UK small businesses.
1. The “Behind the Scenes in the Sun” Post
People love seeing the human side of your business. When the sun comes out, take your content outside.
If you run an office-based business, post a photo of the team having an ice cream break or working with the windows wide open. If you are a tradesperson, post a quick video from a sunny job site.
Why it works: It is relatable. It shows that there are real people behind your logo who are enjoying the summer just like your customers are. It breaks down the corporate barrier and builds genuine connection.
2. The “Summer Survival” Tip
Position yourself as a helpful expert by offering advice related to your industry and the summer season.
- Plumber: “How to check your outdoor tap for leaks before you fill the paddling pool.”
- Accountant: “3 things you must do before you go on your summer holiday so you don’t worry about your business.”
- Hairdresser: “How to protect your colour from chlorine and sea salt.”
Why it works: It provides immediate, practical value. When you give away helpful advice for free, people are much more likely to trust you when they actually need to hire a professional.
3. The Local Community Spotlight
Summer is when local communities come alive with fetes, fairs, and outdoor events. Use your platform to highlight what is going on in your local area, even if it has nothing to do with your business.
Share a post about the upcoming village fair, recommend your favourite local beer garden, or give a shout-out to the local ice cream van.
Why it works: It proves you are a genuine part of the local community, not just a business trying to extract money from it. Plus, if you tag other local businesses, they will often share your post with their audience, expanding your reach for free.
4. The “Summer Ready” Product/Service Showcase
Frame what you sell in the context of the season. Do not just say “Buy our product.” Say “Here is how our product makes your summer better.”
If you sell physical products, photograph them outside in natural sunlight. If you sell a service, explain how booking it now will free up their time to enjoy the summer. For example, a cleaner might post: “Book a deep clean this Friday, so you can spend the weekend in the garden instead of scrubbing the kitchen.”
Why it works: It taps into the customer’s current mindset. They are already thinking about summer; you are just showing them how your business fits into those plans.
5. The Quick Summer Poll
Engagement (likes, comments, and shares) tells the social media algorithms that your content is interesting, which makes them show it to more people. The easiest way to get engagement is to ask a simple, low-stakes question.
Use the “Poll” feature on Instagram Stories or Facebook to ask a summer-themed question:
- “Ice cream or ice lolly?”
- “Beach holiday or city break?”
- “BBQ at home or pub garden?”
Why it works: It requires almost zero effort from the user (just one tap), but it counts as an interaction. It is a fun, lighthearted way to keep your brand visible in their feed.
Remember, the key to summer social media is to keep it light, visual, and relevant to what your customers are experiencing right now.
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We believe your website and online presence should keep working for you as your business grows, not be built once and forgotten. If you are reviewing where you are now or thinking about ways to improve things online, we are always happy to offer friendly, honest advice.