Here are 10 proven prompts you can use directly for your social media marketing. Simply copy, customize, and achieve better results.

LinkedIn Prompts

1. Thought Leadership Post

Write a LinkedIn post (max. 1,300 characters) about [TOPIC].

Structure:
- Hook (controversial or surprising statement)
- 3-4 short paragraphs with value
- Call-to-action as a question

Tone: Authentic, not promotional, with personal opinion
Target audience: [TARGET AUDIENCE]

2. Carousel Concept

Create a LinkedIn Carousel (10 slides) about [TOPIC].

For each slide:
- Headline (max. 5 words)
- Core message (1-2 sentences)
- Visual tip

Slide 1 = Hook
Slide 10 = CTA

Instagram Prompts

3. Caption with Hook

Write an Instagram caption for [IMAGE CONTENT].

Requirements:
- First line: Scroll-stopper
- Value or story in the middle section
- 3-5 relevant hashtags at the end
- Emoji usage: sparse but effective

Brand: [BRAND NAME]
Tone: [e.g., casual, inspiring, edgy]

4. Story Ideas

Generate 7 Instagram Story ideas for one week.

Topic: [TOPIC/INDUSTRY]
Goal: Increase engagement

For each story:
- Format (Poll, Quiz, Question, Behind-the-Scenes, etc.)
- Brief description
- Interaction element

Content Planning

5. Content Calendar

Create a social media content calendar for [MONTH].

Platforms: LinkedIn, Instagram
Posts per week: 3 LinkedIn, 5 Instagram

For each post:
- Date and platform
- Topic/Angle
- Content format
- Rough caption idea

Industry: [INDUSTRY]
Focus topics: [TOPIC 1, TOPIC 2, TOPIC 3]

6. Hashtag Research

Research 30 hashtags for [INDUSTRY/TOPIC] on Instagram.

Categorize them:
- 10 large hashtags (>500k posts)
- 10 medium (50k-500k posts)
- 10 niche hashtags (<50k posts)

Format: Hashtag | estimated size | relevance

Engagement

7. Comment Responses

Here is a comment on our post: "[COMMENT]"

Write 3 response variations:
1. Short and friendly
2. With value/information
3. With a counter-question for more engagement

Brand tone: [TONALITY]

8. DM Templates

Create 3 DM templates for [SITUATION, e.g., "welcoming new followers"].

Requirements:
- Personal, not spammy
- Maximum 3 sentences
- No direct sales pitch
- With natural conversation opener

Analysis

9. Post Analysis

Analyze this social media post:

"[POST TEXT]"

Evaluate:
- Hook quality (1-10)
- Structure and readability
- Call-to-action
- Suggestions for improvement

Provide specific rewording suggestions.

10. Competitive Analysis

Analyze these 3 social media profiles of competitors:
1. [URL/NAME]
2. [URL/NAME]
3. [URL/NAME]

Create an overview:
- Posting frequency
- Content formats
- Engagement tactics
- What can we adopt?
- Where can we differentiate?

Usage Tip

Save these prompts in your prompt library and customize the placeholders [IN BRACKETS] for each use. Over time, you will develop your own variations that perfectly match your brand.