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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.

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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 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

  1. Ask for the missing inputs if not provided.
  2. Generate a list of 10-15 hashtags for the post, mixing broad and niche tags.
  3. Group the hashtags into two sets: 'essential' (5-7 tags) and 'optional' (additional tags for variety).
  4. Briefly justify the inclusion of the top 3 hashtags.
  5. 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?