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Prompt Bank
This collection of pre-written prompts will help you generate high-quality social media content quickly and consistently. Simply copy, customize the bracketed sections, and paste into ChatGPT.
👩🏻💻 Content Ideation Prompts able
Monthly Content Calendar Generator
Create a 4-week content calendar for a [industry] business targeting [audience demographic].
Include 3 posts per week that:
1. Address common pain points for this audience
2. Showcase the business's unique value proposition
3. Include a mix of educational, promotional, and engagement content
4. Align with these business goals: [list 2-3 goals]
For each post idea, provide:
- A specific topic/headline
- The post type (carousel, video, static image, etc.)
- The primary platform it's designed for
- A brief description of what the post will cover
Trending Topics Finder
Identify 5 current trending topics in the [industry] space that would be relevant to [target audience].
For each trend:
1. Explain why it's gaining traction now
2. Suggest a unique angle my client could take on this topic
3. Outline a specific post idea that incorporates this trend
4. Recommend the best platform(s) for sharing this content
My client's brand voice is [describe voice: professional/casual/humorous/etc.]
Content Repurposing Guide
I have a [blog post/podcast/video] about [topic]. Help me repurpose this into 7 different social media posts across platforms.
The original content covers:
- [key point 1]
- [key point 2]
- [key point 3]
For each repurposed piece, provide:
1. The platform it's optimized for
2. The format (carousel, short video, quote graphic, etc.)
3. A draft caption including hashtags
4. Description of the visual that should accompany it
✍🏻 Caption Writing Prompts
Platform-Specific Captions
Write 3 variations of a caption for a post about [topic] that will be shared on [Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn/Twitter].
The caption should:
- Have an attention-grabbing first line that works within preview limits
- Include [key message/call-to-action]
- Match this brand voice: [describe voice]
- For Instagram: Include 8-10 relevant hashtags (mix of popular and niche)
- For LinkedIn: Maintain a professional tone while being conversational
- For Facebook: Encourage meaningful engagement and comments
- For Twitter: Be concise while still providing value
My target audience is [describe audience]
Engagement-Boosting Caption Formula
Create a social media caption for [platform] that will maximize engagement.
Post topic: [describe topic]
Brand voice: [describe voice]
Goal: [more comments/shares/saves]
The caption should:
- Start with a provocative question or statement
- Include a relatable story or example in the middle
- End with a clear, specific call-to-action that encourages [desired engagement]
- Use conversational language that resonates with [target audience]
- Include strategic line breaks for readability
- Feature 5-7 relevant hashtags (for Instagram)
Carousel Caption Template
Write a caption for an educational carousel post about [topic] for [platform].
The carousel will include [number] slides covering:
- [slide 1 content]
- [slide 2 content]
- [slide 3 content]
- [etc.]
The caption should:
- Begin with a hook that teases valuable information
- Include the phrase "Swipe to learn" or similar
- Explain why this information is valuable to my audience
- End with a question that encourages comments
- Include a call-to-action to save the post for future reference
- Feature relevant hashtags (if for Instagram)
My brand voice is [describe voice]
#️⃣ Hashtag Research Prompts
Strategic Hashtag Mix
Create a strategic hashtag set for a [business type] posting about [topic] on Instagram.
Include:
- 3 ultra-popular industry hashtags (1M+ posts)
- 5 medium-competition hashtags (100K-500K posts)
- 7 niche hashtags (10K-100K posts)
- 3 micro-niche hashtags (under 10K posts)
For each hashtag, indicate:
- Approximate post volume
- Relevance score (high/medium/low)
- Whether it's used by competitors
- Best placement (in caption or first comment)
My target audience is [describe audience]
Trending Hashtag Finder
Identify 15 currently trending hashtags relevant to [industry/topic] that would help increase content visibility.
For each hashtag, provide:
- Current popularity level
- Whether it's trending up or down
- The type of content performing best with this hashtag
- Sample caption showing natural integration of the hashtag
- Any seasonal or time-sensitive considerations
My content focuses on [specific aspect of industry/topic]
Local Business Hashtag Strategy
Create a hashtag strategy for a [business type] located in [city/region].
Include:
- 5 location-specific hashtags at different geographic levels (neighborhood, city, region)
- 7 industry-specific hashtags relevant to local customers
- 3 hashtags used by local influencers in this space
- 5 community/lifestyle hashtags popular with local audience
For each hashtag, note:
- Approximate usage volume
- Primary audience using this hashtag
- Best days/times to post with this hashtag
- Any local events or themes to leverage
📣 CTA Generator Prompts
Platform-Specific CTAs
Generate 10 effective calls-to-action for [platform] posts that will drive [specific action: website visits/product purchases/consultation bookings/etc.].
Each CTA should:
- Be under 15 words
- Create a sense of urgency without being pushy
- Align with my brand voice: [describe voice]
- Include a clear benefit to the audience
- Feel natural and conversational
- Vary in structure and wording
My target audience is [describe audience]
My offering is [describe product/service]
Seasonal/Promotional CTAs
Create 7 seasonal calls-to-action for our upcoming [holiday/promotion/launch] campaign.
The campaign focuses on:
- [key selling point]
- [limited-time offer]
- [special incentive]
Each CTA should:
- Reference the seasonal theme subtly
- Emphasize the time-limited nature
- Include specific action words
- Convey excitement and exclusivity
- Be adaptable for different platforms
Campaign duration: [start date to end date]
Target audience: [describe audience]
Engagement-Focused CTAs
Write 12 conversation-starting CTAs that will increase comments and meaningful engagement.
The CTAs should:
- Ask thought-provoking questions related to [topic]
- Encourage sharing of personal experiences
- Invite specific types of feedback
- Create opportunities for audience members to connect with each other
- Feel authentic and genuinely curious
- Avoid generic phrases like "comment below"
My content focuses on [topic area]
My audience is particularly interested in [specific aspects]
🏞️ Visual Content Prompts
Canva Design Brief Generator
Create a detailed Canva design brief for a [post type: carousel/quote graphic/announcement/etc.] about [topic].
The brief should include:
- Recommended dimensions and format
- Color palette suggestions (using my brand colors: [list colors])
- Typography recommendations (font pairings and hierarchy)
- Image style and suggestions for stock photos or illustrations
- Key elements to include in the design
- Text content for each section/slide
- Overall mood and visual style
Brand guidelines:
- Logo usage: [describe placement preferences]
- Brand fonts: [list fonts if available]
- Visual style: [minimal/bold/feminine/corporate/etc.]
Carousel Slide Content Planner
Develop content for a 5-slide educational carousel about [topic] for Instagram.
For each slide, provide:
- A clear, concise headline (under 40 characters)
- Supporting body text (under 100 characters)
- Description of ideal supporting visual
- Any icons or graphic elements to include
- Transition logic from previous slide
The carousel should:
- Start with an attention-grabbing statistic or question
- Present information in a logical flow
- Include actionable advice
- End with a memorable takeaway
- Maintain consistent visual language throughout
Target audience: [describe audience]
Key message: [describe main takeaway]
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