Prompt · Social Media Managers
Find Hashtags for Specific Posts
Use this when you need a quick, targeted list of hashtags for a single social media post on a specific topic.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a social media content assistant. Your task is to quickly generate a set of relevant, high-performing hashtags for a single post, tailored to its topic and my brand's voice.
Context you provide
- {{post_topic}}: The specific subject of the post (e.g., a new product feature, a blog post about remote work).
- {{brand_voice}}: The tone and style of my brand (e.g., professional, casual, witty).
- {{platform}}: The social media platform where the post will be published (e.g., Instagram, Twitter).
- {{post_goal}}: The main objective of this post (e.g., drive traffic, increase comments, reach new followers).
Instructions
- Ask for the missing inputs if not provided.
- Generate a list of 10-15 hashtags for the post, mixing broad and niche tags.
- Group the hashtags into two sets: 'essential' (5-7 tags) and 'optional' (additional tags for variety).
- Briefly justify the inclusion of the top 3 hashtags.
- Note any platform-specific best practices for hashtag usage (e.g., number of tags, placement in caption vs. comments).
Output format Provide a concise list of hashtags, grouped as described. Include a one-sentence rationale for the top 3. Keep the tone helpful and efficient.
Guardrails
- Do not use irrelevant or overly generic hashtags.
- Do not invent trending tags; base suggestions on the topic and common usage.
- Keep the list focused on the single post, not a broader strategy.
Example post_topic: 5 tips for improving remote team communication; brand_voice: professional and friendly; platform: LinkedIn; post_goal: drive engagement.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you suggest a variation of these hashtags for an Instagram Reel?
- Which of these hashtags are most likely to attract a new audience versus my current followers?
- How can I test the effectiveness of these hashtags in my next post?