Prepared by Digital Marketing Adelaide

Social Media
Strategy
for Lincoln Engineers

A comprehensive digital strategy to position Lincoln Engineers as South Australia's most visible and trusted structural steel fabricator.

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60+
Years in SA
6
Content Pillars
3
Platforms
25
Slide Strategy Deck
01 — The Opportunity

A first-mover advantage in a dormant market

The South Australian structural steel market has a significant social media gap. Most competitors have minimal, inconsistent, or dormant digital presences. Lincoln Engineers has a real first-mover advantage if they invest in consistent, high-quality social media content now.

The projects, the people, and the credentials are already there. This strategy shows exactly how to make them visible.

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LinkedIn is the priority platform
Already active with project photography and 3D models. Needs consistent frequency, longer captions, and structured CTAs.
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Instagram is a missed opportunity
No active account identified. A visual platform perfectly suited to fabrication progress, workshop footage, and finished structures.
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Video content is the biggest gap
Time-lapses, drone footage, and workshop reels are the highest-performing content type in this sector.
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Credentials need amplifying
ISO 9001, ASI CC2, Tekla BIM capability, and landmark projects (PAFC HQ, Playford Health Hub) are under-communicated.
02 — Content Framework

Six content pillars

Every post maps to one of six strategic pillars, ensuring content serves a clear business purpose.

01
Project Showcases
Before/during/after content for completed and in-progress projects. 3D model reveals, fabrication progress, finished structures on site.
02
Behind the Scenes
Workshop footage, fabrication in action, Tekla 3D modelling, paint and blast processes, loading and delivery.
03
Team & Culture
Employee milestones, work anniversaries, apprentice spotlights, team achievements, and recruitment posts.
04
Industry Credibility
Certification updates, standards compliance, ASI membership, CC2 accreditation, ISO 9001 renewal.
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Educational Content
How structural steel is detailed and designed, what BIM coordination means for builders, what CC2 certification means.
06
Partnerships & Community
Tag builder partners, acknowledge project collaborators, celebrate SA industry milestones, comment on ASI news.
03 — Platform Strategy

Three platforms, one voice

LinkedIn

Primary
B2B Lead Generation
Posting frequency
3–4 per week
Target audience
Builders, developers, procurement managers, architects
Content focus
Project showcases, credentials, industry thought leadership

Facebook

Secondary
Community & Recruitment
Posting frequency
2–3 per week
Target audience
Local SA community, potential employees, trade partners
Content focus
Team culture, behind the scenes, community milestones

Instagram

Growth
Visual Portfolio
Posting frequency
3–4 per week
Target audience
Architects, designers, younger trade professionals
Content focus
High-quality project photography, reels, workshop footage
04 — Your Documents

Download your strategy

Three documents prepared exclusively for Lincoln Engineers. Strategy documents are watermarked as property of Digital Marketing Adelaide.

Proposal
No watermarkConfidential

Social Media Proposal

The full commercial proposal from Digital Marketing Adelaide outlining scope, deliverables, pricing, and how we will bring this strategy to life for Lincoln Engineers.

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Presentation
25 slides

Strategy Slide Deck

The full 25-slide visual presentation covering brand positioning, competitor analysis, content pillars, platform strategy, posting calendar, KPIs, and growth roadmap.

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Report
22 pages

Written Strategy Report

The comprehensive written document covering all strategic recommendations in full detail, including competitor analysis, content buckets, platform guidelines, and implementation notes.

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05 — Next Steps

Ready to get started?

The strategy is ready. The opportunity is real. The next step is a conversation with the Digital Marketing Adelaide team to agree on scope, timeline, and how we bring this to life for Lincoln Engineers.