5 Social Media Post Ideas Without Showing Your Face | Marketing Consultant Canberra
- Alison Birdsong
- Mar 15
- 2 min read
As a marketing consultant in Canberra, I often advise clients to get themselves in front of the camera as it humanises their brand. But not everyone feels comfortable showing their face online—and that’s completely fine.
There are plenty of creative ways to engage your audience, build trust, and showcase your brand without showing yourself on screen.
I often help businesses develop content marketing strategies that align with the comfort levels of clients while still delivering results.
If you're looking for fresh ideas, here are five engaging social media marketing post ideas that don’t require you to show your face.

1. Behind the Scenes
Who doesn't love a peek behind the curtain? Give your audience a look into your business operations. Show your workspace, tools, packaging process, or a typical day in your business. This builds authenticity and connection without needing to be on camera.
2. Product Close-Ups
Highlight the details, textures, or unique features of your product. Showcase what makes your product or service stand out with high-quality images or videos that focus on craftsmanship, ingredients, or usability.
3. Customer Spotlights
Social proof is powerful! Share customer testimonials, before-and-after results, or user-generated content (with permission). Featuring happy clients builds credibility and encourages engagement.
4. Tips & Advice
Position yourself as an industry expert by sharing insights, how-to guides, or quick tips related to your niche. Educational content establishes trust and keeps your audience coming back for more.
5. Text-Based Graphics
Create quote posts, infographics, FAQs, or key takeaways in a visually appealing format. Tools like Canva make it easy to design eye-catching graphics that communicate your message effectively.
Final Thoughts from a Marketing Consultant in Canberra
Creating engaging social media content doesn’t mean you have to be on camera. By leveraging these strategies, you can maintain an active online presence while staying within your comfort zone.
About the Author

I'm Alison, Founder of Birdsong Marketing in Canberra, Australia. I'm a data-driven marketing strategist with 15 years of experience. I scale from hyper-local clients to SMEs, with the foundation of my experience being in luxury experience, management consultancies, architecture, and building.
I also have a psychology degree, which I use to understand online personas, consumer behaviour, and emotive purchasing.
Birdsong Marketing creates personalised marketing strategies, social media marketing, copywriting, and content creation for businesses in Canberra and beyond that align with the goals and objectives of your business.
We facilitate the tactical parts of putting your plan into action, ultimately increasing the awareness of your brand.
Follow @birdsongmarketing on Instagram for free marketing tips, or ask me a question below.
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