Local Business Social Media Audit — Social Spark Media

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Is your social media actually working for your local business?

Answer 8 quick questions and find out exactly where your content strategy is strong, where it’s costing you foot traffic, and what to fix first.

Takes 2 minutes 8 questions Free instant results

Question 1 of 8

How often are you posting on social media right now?

Be honest — this is your audit, not a test.

A
Every day or almost every day
B
A few times a week
C
Once a week or less
D
Barely at all — I keep meaning to post more

Question 2 of 8

When you decide what to post, how do you choose?

Pick the one that sounds most like you.

A
I follow a content strategy or plan I’ve mapped out
B
I have a loose idea of what I want to post but no real structure
C
I post whatever feels relevant or looks good that day
D
I scroll other accounts for ideas and try to copy what seems to work

Question 3 of 8

Does your content speak directly to local customers in your area?

Think about whether a stranger could tell from your page that you’re a local business.

A
Yes — my location, community, and local identity are a core part of my content
B
Somewhat — I mention it occasionally but it’s not a focus
C
Not really — my content could belong to any business anywhere
D
I’ve never really thought about this

Question 4 of 8

Do you create content that moves people through different stages — awareness, trust, and buying decision?

This is about whether your content covers the full customer journey, not just one type of post.

A
Yes — I intentionally mix reach content, trust-building content, and conversion content
B
Somewhat — I do a mix but I couldn’t explain the purpose of each type
C
Not really — I mostly post product or service content and hope it leads to sales
D
I didn’t know this was something I needed to think about

Question 5 of 8

Can you directly connect your social media activity to new customers or sales?

Have customers ever mentioned your social media, or told you they found you online?

A
Yes — customers regularly mention my social media or say they found me there
B
Sometimes — it’s happened a few times but not consistently
C
Rarely — I can’t really trace any customers back to my social media
D
No — I honestly don’t think my social media is bringing anyone in

Question 6 of 8

How would you describe the time you spend on content creation?

Think about how it feels — not just how long it takes.

A
Efficient — I have a system and it doesn’t take much mental energy
B
Manageable — it takes effort but I feel okay about what I produce
C
Draining — I spend a lot of time on it but I’m never sure it’s worth it
D
Overwhelming — I avoid it because I don’t know what I’m doing

Question 7 of 8

Does your page build authority and trust — or does it mostly just announce things?

Authority content shows your expertise. Announcement content is “we’re open” or “new product available.”

A
My page regularly teaches, shows expertise, and gives people a reason to trust us before they buy
B
I mix it — some educational content, some announcements
C
Mostly announcements and promotions — I’m not sure how to do the other stuff
D
Mostly photos of products or the space with no real message behind them

Question 8 of 8

How confident do you feel that your social media is actively growing your business right now?

Gut check — be honest with yourself.

A
Very confident — I can see the connection between content and customers
B
Somewhat — I think it’s helping but I’m not totally sure
C
Not very — I keep posting but I’m not confident it’s doing anything
D
Not at all — I feel like I’m wasting time and I’m ready to change that

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