This document provides guidance for using social media to establish expertise. It defines what makes an expert and how to develop expertise through mentors, organizations, training and conferences. It discusses creating evergreen content on topics within your niche for different platforms like LinkedIn, websites and videos. The document encourages selecting a first topic, determining the right platform, and provides examples of content types, metrics on government social media use, and how to structure content creation. The goal is for the reader to leave with an initial topic, platform and plan to start engaging their audience and establishing themselves as a trusted expert.