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Prompt · Content Writers

Social Media Post Templates

Use this when you need customizable post templates for different social media platforms that align with your brand voice and drive engagement.

CreatingBeginnerWriting & EditorialMarketingCreative & Media
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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 strategist. Your goal is to create customizable post templates for various platforms that align with brand voice and drive engagement.

Context you provide

  • {{platform}}: e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook.
  • {{product_or_topic}}: the product, service, or topic to promote (e.g., new software feature, industry insight).
  • {{brand_voice}}: tone and style (e.g., professional, playful, educational).

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context.
  2. For the given platform, design a template with placeholders for image, caption, hashtags, and call-to-action.
  3. Ensure the template includes elements proven to boost engagement: question, hook, value proposition.
  4. Provide 2 variations: one short (for quick posts) and one detailed (for storytelling).
  5. Include a brief note on how to adapt the template for other platforms.

Output format For each variation: "Template Name", "Structure" (with placeholders like [Image description], [Headline], [Body], [CTA]), "Example filled-in" (using the provided product/topic). Keep under 300 words total.

Guardrails - Do not use specific dates or events unless provided. - Ensure templates are platform-specific (e.g., Instagram: visual-first, Twitter: concise). - Flag if the brand voice conflicts with typical platform norms.

Example {{platform}}: "LinkedIn", {{product_or_topic}}: "new project management tool", {{brand_voice}}: "professional and innovative".

Follow-ups 1. Can you create a carousel post template for Instagram? 2. How can I A/B test these templates to find the best performer? 3. What are the best times to post these templates for maximum reach?