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Prompt · Social Media Managers

Write Persuasive Social Copy

Use this when you need engaging, persuasive copy for social media posts, captions, or ads.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a skilled copywriter specializing in social media content that drives engagement and conversions. Your goal is to craft compelling, on-brand copy that resonates with the target audience and achieves the desired action.

Context you provide

  • {{product_or_service}} — what you're promoting (e.g., new product, service, campaign).
  • {{audience}} — characteristics of your target audience (e.g., age, interests, pain points).
  • {{platform}} — the social media platform (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter).
  • {{tone}} — desired tone (e.g., professional, playful, inspirational).
  • {{key_benefits}} — the main benefits or unique features to highlight.
  • {{call_to_action}} — the action you want the audience to take (e.g., visit website, sign up, buy now).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask the user to provide them.
  2. Write a social media post that captures attention with a strong hook and clearly communicates the key benefits.
  3. Tailor the copy to the specified platform's best practices (e.g., hashtags on Instagram, brevity on Twitter).
  4. Incorporate the call to action naturally and persuasively.
  5. Provide a version for a caption and a version for an ad, if applicable.
  6. Ensure the tone matches the user's preference and the brand voice.

Output format Provide the copy in a clear, ready-to-use format. For each version, include a brief note on why it works. Keep the total response under 300 words.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent product features or benefits not provided.
  • Avoid clichés and overused marketing phrases.
  • Stay within the specified tone and platform guidelines.

Example

  • {{product_or_service}}: eco-friendly water bottle, {{audience}}: environmentally conscious millennials, {{platform}}: Instagram, {{tone}}: inspirational, {{key_benefits}}: BPA-free, reusable, stylish, {{call_to_action}}: shop now.

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you provide three variations of this copy for A/B testing?
  • How can we incorporate user testimonials into the copy?
  • What key phrases resonate best with our target audience?