Best Practices for Social Post Prompts (by Category)

Created by Katie Gorham, Modified on Fri, 23 May at 12:12 PM by Katie Gorham

1. Famous Quotes

Goal: Inspire, motivate, or resonate with your audience using recognized voices.

Prompt Formula:

  • "Generate a [motivational/inspirational/funny] quote from a well-known historical figure relevant to [industry/topic]."

  • Example: “Give me a motivational quote by a famous entrepreneur that applies to small business owners.”

Tips:

  • Ask for author attribution.

  • Include a theme or emotion (e.g., resilience, hustle).

  • Tie it to your niche or a current event.


2. Educational Content

Goal: Teach your audience something new or reinforce helpful information.

Prompt Formula:

  • "Write a quick tip or fact about [topic] that beginners often overlook."

  • Example: “Share an educational post explaining why schema markup is important for local SEO.”

Tips:

  • Target knowledge level: beginner, intermediate, or expert.

  • Use bullet points or "Did you know?" style formats.

  • Include calls to action: “Want to learn more?”


3. Seasonal/Holiday Posts

Goal: Connect with followers around timely themes or celebrations.

Prompt Formula:

  • "Write a [funny/sentimental/promotional] post for [holiday] that ties into [business/service]."

  • Example: “Create a Father’s Day post promoting custom-engraved gifts for dads.”

Tips:

  • Include hashtags and emojis.

  • Reference traditions or popular activities for the holiday.

  • Offer discounts or limited-time promos if relevant.


4. Engagement Posts

Goal: Encourage comments, likes, and shares.

Prompt Formula:

  • "Create a question post that sparks discussion about [topic]."

  • Example: “What’s one business book that changed your life?”

Tips:

  • Ask open-ended questions.

  • Include emojis or polls.

  • Tie questions to trending topics or user interests.


5. Fun Facts

Goal: Share intriguing or surprising trivia to grab attention.

Prompt Formula:

  • "Share a surprising fun fact about [industry/field/topic] with a light, playful tone."

  • Example: “Give me a fun fact about the history of printing technology.”

Tips:

  • Keep it short and visual-friendly.

  • Use exclamatory hooks: “Did you know…?”

  • Relate facts to everyday experience when possible.


6. Humorous Posts

Goal: Entertain and build brand personality.

Prompt Formula:

  • "Write a pun or playful joke related to [business or product type]."

  • Example: “Create a funny post about how hard it is to get Google reviews.”

Tips:

  • Use puns, memes, or industry jokes.

  • Make it relatable, not offensive.

  • Use trending meme formats when possible.


7. Quote of the Day

Goal: Deliver daily inspiration or mindset resets.

Prompt Formula:

  • "Share a powerful quote to help small business owners stay motivated today."

  • Example: “Give me a quote of the day about persistence and growth.”

Tips:

  • Focus on short, memorable lines.

  • Include author and a CTA: “What does this quote mean to you?”

  • Ideal for morning posts or motivational Mondays.


8. Interactive Content

Goal: Get followers to take action or make choices.

Prompt Formula:

  • "Create a ‘this or that’ post related to [industry/product]."

  • Example: “Design an Instagram poll: ‘T-shirt color you’d wear — Black ? or White ??’”

Tips:

  • Use emoji sliders, polls, or quizzes.

  • Keep text concise and engaging.

  • Encourage tagging friends or sharing results.

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