Avoid Common Social Media Video Mistakes—and What to Do Instead

05/13/25 • 15 min

You’ve got three seconds—maybe less. If your video doesn’t stop the scroll instantly, you’re invisible.
In this episode of the Painless Posting Podcast, we’re diving into the fast-paced world of short-form video—why it’s everywhere, how to make it work without burnout, and what you can do today to stand out (even if you’re not big on dancing TikToks 😉).
You’ll learn three powerful ways to make short-form work for your business, tools that simplify your process, and a shortcut that’ll have you feeling camera-ready in minutes—not hours.
🎯 Whether you’re camera-shy or short on time, this episode will help you show up with confidence and clarity.
📍 Plus: A free resource that’ll make your next caption so much easier.
As promised here's the link to Descript: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=jzXt0w
00:00 Introduction: The Power of Short Form Video
00:48 Understanding Short Form Video
02:49 Three Strategies for Effective Short Form Videos
06:53 Tools and Tips for Creating Short Form Videos
10:40 Camera Ready Checklist
14:02 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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Previous Episode

Stuck on What to Post? Easy Social Media Ideas & AI Tools for Big Results

Feeling stuck on what to post? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Painless Posting Podcast, Maggie Carey shares smart, time-saving strategies to simplify your social media content — without the overwhelm.
From easy-to-use content ideas to powerful AI shortcuts and a framework that makes video creation feel doable (yes, even for non-creatives), you’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and a calendar you can actually keep up with.
👉 Plus, find out how to grab Maggie’s free resource to help you write captions that connect and convert.
00:00 Introduction: The Content Creation Struggle
00:43 Understanding the Overwhelm
02:28 Simple Content Ideas to Get You Started
03:55 Leveraging Trends for Engagement
06:16 Creating Impactful Videos with the HELP Process
08:26 AI: Your New Content Creation Ally
10:21 Consistency and Batching: Work Smarter, Not Harder
12:16 Conclusion and Free Resources

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The 25-Post Social Media Shortcut (We Even Help You Get Started!)

In this episode of the Painless Posting Podcast, host Maggie Carey reveals a systematic approach to creating a comprehensive evergreen content library for social media.
You’ll learn how to build three months of content in just a few hours using Canva for graphics and AI for captions. Maggie walks you through selecting evergreen categories, writing captions with fill-in-the-blank prompts, batching your visuals, and scheduling posts for consistent engagement—even when you’re busy.
She also shares a real-life client success story and offers a free seven-day challenge complete with professionally designed graphics, captions, and planning templates.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 – Introduction to Effortless Social Media Management
00:36 – Secrets to Creating Evergreen Content
01:44 – Choosing Evergreen Categories
03:03 – Writing Captions with AI
05:24 – Batch Creating Graphics in Canva
06:58 – Scheduling Your Content
08:20 – Real-Life Success Story
09:45 – Final Tips and Next Steps
11:23 – Seven-Day Challenge and Conclusion
I'll get you started with 7 graphics and captions to start you on the path to social media success.
👉 https://www.painlessposting.com/smm7day
AI Prompts
Use this fill-in-the-blank prompt to help AI sound like you:
Imagine you're a social media strategist.
I'm [Your Name], the owner of [Your Business Name]. I specialize in [Industry/Focus].
For a call to action, use [Your Website URL].
My target audience is [describe who you help] who are [describe their struggle or goal].
Focus on [niche or additional details], and use a [tone style] tone.
Then prompt the AI:
Create 5 social media post captions that focus on [Category], each with a hook, pain point, solution, and call to action.
Keep it conversational, and include emojis and one trending hashtag.