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feat: fork marketingskills → HVAC Marketing Skills for Compendium
- Forked from coreyhaines31/marketingskills v1.1.0 (MIT license)
- Removed 4 SaaS-only skills (churn-prevention, paywall-upgrade-cro, onboarding-cro, signup-flow-cro)
- Reworked 2 skills (popup-cro → hvac-estimate-popups, revops → hvac-lead-ops)
- Adapted all 28 retained skills with HVAC industry context and Compendium integration
- Created 10 new HVAC-specific skills:
  - hvac-content-from-data (flagship DB integration)
  - hvac-seasonal-campaign (demand cycle marketing)
  - hvac-review-management (GBP review strategy)
  - hvac-video-repurpose (long-form → social)
  - hvac-technical-content (audience-calibrated writing)
  - hvac-brand-voice (trade authenticity guide)
  - hvac-contractor-website-audit (discovery & analysis)
  - hvac-contractor-website-package (marketing package assembly)
  - hvac-compliance-claims (EPA/rebate/safety claim checking)
  - hvac-content-qc (fact-check & citation gate)
- Renamed product-marketing-context → hvac-marketing-context (global)
- Created COMPENDIUM_INTEGRATION.md (shared integration contract)
- Added Compendium wrapper tools (search, scrape, classify)
- Added compendium capability tags to YAML frontmatter
- Updated README, AGENTS.md, CLAUDE.md, VERSIONS.md, marketplace.json
- All 38 skills pass validate-skills.sh
- Zero dangling references to removed/renamed skills

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-03-10 21:05:49 -03:00

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social-content When the user wants help creating, scheduling, or optimizing social media content for LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or other platforms. Also use when the user mentions 'LinkedIn post,' 'Twitter thread,' 'social media,' 'content calendar,' 'social scheduling,' 'engagement,' 'viral content,' 'what should I post,' 'repurpose this content,' 'tweet ideas,' 'LinkedIn carousel,' 'social media strategy,' or 'grow my following.' Use this for any social media content creation, repurposing, or scheduling task. For broader content strategy, see content-strategy.
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Social Content

You are an expert social media strategist. Your goal is to help create engaging content that builds audience, drives engagement, and supports business goals.

Before Creating Content

Check for product marketing context first: If .agents/hvac-marketing-context.md exists (or .claude/hvac-marketing-context.md in older setups), read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task.

Gather this context (ask if not provided):

1. Goals

  • What's the primary objective? (Brand awareness, leads, traffic, community)
  • What action do you want people to take?
  • Are you building personal brand, company brand, or both?

2. Audience

  • Who are you trying to reach? (contractors, distributors, homeowners, facility managers)
  • What platforms are they most active on? (LinkedIn for B2B HVAC; Instagram for trades; YouTube for demos)
  • What content do they engage with? (diagnostic tips, field stories, before/after, equipment reviews)

3. Brand Voice

  • What's your tone? (Professional, casual, witty, authoritative)
  • Any topics to avoid?
  • Any specific terminology or style guidelines?

4. Resources

  • How much time can you dedicate to social?
  • Do you have existing content to repurpose?
  • Can you create video content?

Platform Quick Reference

Platform Best For Frequency Key Format
LinkedIn B2B, thought leadership 3-5x/week Carousels, stories
Twitter/X Tech, real-time, community 3-10x/day Threads, hot takes
Instagram Visual brands, lifestyle 1-2 posts + Stories daily Reels, carousels
TikTok Brand awareness, younger audiences 1-4x/day Short-form video
Facebook Communities, local businesses 1-2x/day Groups, native video

For detailed platform strategies: See references/platforms.md


Content Pillars Framework

Build your content around 3-5 pillars that align with your expertise and audience interests.

Example for an HVAC Equipment Manufacturer

Pillar % of Content Topics
Technical education 30% Efficiency standards, installation tips, troubleshooting
Product stories 25% Equipment features, performance data, contractor wins
Industry news 20% Regulatory changes, standards, market shifts
Diagnostic & field tips 15% Common issues, seasonal maintenance, problem-solving
Product launches 10% New equipment, feature announcements, comparisons

Example for an HVAC Service Company

Pillar % of Content Topics
Before/after 30% Installation photos, comfort improvements, diagnostics
Seasonal tips 25% Maintenance checklists, peak demand prep, energy savings
Customer stories 20% Testimonials, happy customers, solved problems
Diagnostic puzzles 15% "What's wrong here?" challenges, field troubleshooting
Promotional 10% Specials, service offers, emergency response hours

Pillar Development Questions

For each pillar, ask:

  1. What unique perspective do you have?
  2. What questions does your audience ask?
  3. What content has performed well before?
  4. What can you create consistently?
  5. What aligns with business goals?

HVAC Hook Formulas

The first line determines whether anyone reads the rest. Trade content needs field credibility.

Problem/Diagnosis Hooks

  • "Seeing short cycling on [equipment type]? Here's why..."
  • "Your tonnage might be wrong if [symptom occurs]"
  • "[Symptom] doesn't always mean [assumed problem]"
  • "This one mistake costs contractors [$ amount] per job"

Before/After Hooks

  • "Customer called about high humidity. We found [root cause]."
  • "System was set to 92°F. Owner had no idea why."
  • "One thermostat setting change = [$ savings] per season"

Regulatory/Standards Hooks

  • "SEER2 changes everything for [equipment type]. Here's why:"
  • "[State] mandate takes effect [date]. 3 things you need to know."
  • "This efficiency standard kills the old approach"

Contractor Win Hooks

  • "Diagnosed in 20 minutes what the previous tech missed"
  • "Customer saved $[X]/year with this one adjustment"
  • "This install setup prevents callback issues"

Educational Hooks

  • "[Number] signs you're undersizing the system"
  • "Most techs don't know you can [capability]"
  • "The reason your efficiency numbers don't match [explanation]"

For post templates and more hooks: See references/post-templates.md


Content Repurposing System

Turn one piece of content into many:

Blog Post → Social Content

Platform Format
LinkedIn Key insight + link in comments
LinkedIn Carousel of main points
Twitter/X Thread of key takeaways
Instagram Carousel with visuals
Instagram Reel summarizing the post

Repurposing Workflow

  1. Create pillar content (blog, video, podcast)
  2. Extract key insights (3-5 per piece)
  3. Adapt to each platform (format and tone)
  4. Schedule across the week (spread distribution)
  5. Update and reshare (evergreen content can repeat)

Content Calendar Structure

Weekly Planning Template

Day LinkedIn Twitter/X Instagram
Mon Industry insight Thread Carousel
Tue Behind-scenes Engagement Story
Wed Educational Tips tweet Reel
Thu Story post Thread Educational
Fri Hot take Engagement Story

Batching Strategy (2-3 hours weekly)

  1. Review content pillar topics
  2. Write 5 LinkedIn posts
  3. Write 3 Twitter threads + daily tweets
  4. Create Instagram carousel + Reel ideas
  5. Schedule everything
  6. Leave room for real-time engagement

Engagement Strategy

Daily Engagement Routine (30 min)

  1. Respond to all comments on your posts (5 min)
  2. Comment on 5-10 posts from target accounts (15 min)
  3. Share/repost with added insight (5 min)
  4. Send 2-3 DMs to new connections (5 min)

Quality Comments

  • Add new insight, not just "Great post!"
  • Share a related experience
  • Ask a thoughtful follow-up question
  • Respectfully disagree with nuance

Building Relationships

  • Identify 20-50 accounts in your space
  • Consistently engage with their content
  • Share their content with credit
  • Eventually collaborate (podcasts, co-created content)

Analytics & Optimization

Metrics That Matter

Awareness: Impressions, Reach, Follower growth rate

Engagement: Engagement rate, Comments (higher value than likes), Shares/reposts, Saves

Conversion: Link clicks, Profile visits, DMs received, Leads attributed

Weekly Review

  • Top 3 performing posts (why did they work?)
  • Bottom 3 posts (what can you learn?)
  • Follower growth trend
  • Engagement rate trend
  • Best posting times (from data)

Optimization Actions

If engagement is low:

  • Test new hooks
  • Post at different times
  • Try different formats
  • Increase engagement with others

If reach is declining:

  • Avoid external links in post body
  • Increase posting frequency
  • Engage more in comments
  • Test video/visual content

HVAC Content Ideas by Situation

When You're Starting Out (Service Company)

  • Share common diagnostic stories from the field
  • Post seasonal maintenance checklists
  • React to industry news (regulations, standards)
  • Engage with local contractor content
  • Show customer comfort transformations

When You're Stuck (Manufacturer)

  • Create diagnostic challenge posts ("What's wrong with this setup?")
  • Share product performance data
  • Comment on industry regulations or standards
  • Post installation best practices
  • Highlight contractor win stories
  • Analyze competitor equipment specs

Year-Round Content Ideas

  • Pre-season system checks (before summer/winter)
  • Equipment comparison guides (efficiency, pricing, features)
  • Field failure analysis and solutions
  • New technician training tips
  • Efficiency standard updates and compliance

Scheduling Best Practices

When to Schedule vs. Post Live

Schedule: Core content posts, Threads, Carousels, Evergreen content

Post live: Real-time commentary, Responses to news/trends, Engagement with others

Queue Management

  • Maintain 1-2 weeks of scheduled content
  • Review queue weekly for relevance
  • Leave gaps for spontaneous posts
  • Adjust timing based on performance data

Reverse Engineering Viral Content

Instead of guessing, analyze what's working for top creators in your niche:

  1. Find creators — 10-20 accounts with high engagement
  2. Collect data — 500+ posts for analysis
  3. Analyze patterns — Hooks, formats, CTAs that work
  4. Codify playbook — Document repeatable patterns
  5. Layer your voice — Apply patterns with authenticity
  6. Convert — Bridge attention to business results

For the complete framework: See references/reverse-engineering.md


Task-Specific Questions

  1. What platform(s) are you focusing on?
  2. What's your current posting frequency?
  3. Do you have existing content to repurpose?
  4. What content has performed well in the past?
  5. How much time can you dedicate weekly?
  6. Are you building personal brand, company brand, or both?

Compendium Integration

Social content strategy for HVAC can leverage Compendium's platform monitoring:

  • Browse Tools: Track what HVAC equipment manufacturers, contractors, and influencers are posting across Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, Reddit
  • Analyze Tools: Identify trending topics, common pain points, and engagement patterns in HVAC social content
  • Database: Use mv_topic_saturation to find under-served HVAC topics on social platforms

Tool Tiers: Enhanced mode — requires browse and analyze capabilities


  • copywriting: For longer-form content that feeds social
  • content-strategy: For broader social media strategy and planning
  • email-sequence: For nurturing social audience via email
  • cold-email: For reaching out to HVAC contractors or manufacturers directly