The Ultimate List of AI Prompts for Content Scheduling
Tired of staring at a blank content calendar? These AI prompts for content scheduling are your secret weapon. Use them in ChatGPT to instantly generate topic ideas, create detailed publishing schedules, and map out entire campaigns in minutes, not hours. Streamline your content planning and get back to creating.
Design a comprehensive, themed content calendar for a full month, specifying post types and platforms.
Act as a social media strategist. Generate a detailed 4-week content calendar for the month of [Month] for a brand in the [Industry] niche. The primary goal is [e.g., increase engagement, drive traffic]. The target audience is [Describe Audience]. The content themes for the month are [Theme 1], [Theme 2], and [Theme 3]. Structure the output as a markdown table with columns: Week, Day, Platform (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X), Post Type (e.g., Carousel, Video, Blog Link), and a brief Content Idea.
Develop a Weekly Social Media Plan
Create a detailed posting schedule for a specific week, including platform-specific content ideas and calls to action.
Create a detailed social media posting schedule for one week for my [Product/Service] brand. The focus for this week is [Weekly Goal, e.g., promoting a new feature]. Create 2 posts for LinkedIn, 3 for Instagram (1 Reel, 2 Stories), and 5 for Twitter/X. For each post, provide the day, platform, a compelling hook, and a call to action.
Schedule SEO Topic Cluster Development
Outline the creation and publishing schedule for an SEO topic cluster, including pillar and spoke content.
I'm creating an SEO topic cluster around the pillar topic '[Pillar Topic]'. Identify 8-10 related sub-topics (spoke content) that address specific user intents. Then, create a 6-week publishing schedule for these blog posts, starting with the pillar page in week 1. Format as a list with Week, Post Title, and Target Keyword for each.
Multi-Platform Blog Post Promotion Schedule
Plan a multi-platform social media schedule to effectively promote a single blog post across various channels over two weeks.
Take the following blog post content and create a 2-week promotional schedule to maximize its reach.
Blog Post Title: [Blog Post Title]...
Monthly YouTube Video Content Schedule
Outline a month's worth of YouTube video content, detailing titles, descriptions, and consistent publishing dates.
Generate a 4-week YouTube content schedule for a channel about [Channel Niche]. The goal is to increase watch time. For each week, suggest one main video topic with a catchy, SEO-friendly title, a brief video description outline, and 3 relevant tags. Schedule one video per week on [Day of the week, e.g., Wednesday].
Build a Monthly Newsletter Content Calendar
Develop a month's worth of email newsletter content, including subject lines, topics, and calls to action.
Create a content calendar for a weekly newsletter sent every [Day, e.g., Tuesday] for the next month. The newsletter is for [Target Audience] and focuses on [Topic]. For each week, provide a subject line, a main topic idea, a secondary content idea (e.g., curated link, quick tip), and a call to action.
Holiday/Event Multi-Channel Content Plan
Strategize a content schedule for pre-event, event week, and post-event phases for a specific holiday or event.
Develop a content marketing schedule for the upcoming [Holiday/Event Name] on [Date]. The campaign should run for 3 weeks (pre-event, event week, post-event). My business is [Business Type]. Suggest content ideas for blog posts, emails, and social media (Instagram, Facebook) for each phase of the campaign.
Multi-Channel Product Launch Content Timeline
Outline a detailed, multi-channel content schedule for a new product launch, from teasers to post-launch announcements.
I am launching a new product, '[Product Name]', on [Launch Date]. It solves [Problem] for [Target Audience]. Create a 4-week content timeline leading up to the launch. Include a schedule of teaser content, feature reveals, behind-the-scenes, and launch day announcements across email, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Podcast Season Episode & Promotion Schedule
Outline a full podcast season's episodes, including topics, potential guests, and unique social media promotion ideas.
I host a podcast called '[Podcast Name]' about [Podcast Topic]. Plan a 10-episode season. For each episode, suggest a compelling topic/title, a potential guest profile (e.g., 'founder of a fintech startup'), and one unique social media promotion idea (e.g., audiogram clip for Instagram). Schedule one episode to be released every [Day, e.g., Monday].
Define Quarterly Content Themes & Ideas
Establish overarching content themes for a full quarter, complete with specific content ideas to support each theme.
Generate a quarterly content plan for my [Industry] company. For each month of Q[Number] ([Month 1], [Month 2], [Month 3]), propose one overarching content theme. For each theme, suggest 3 specific content ideas (e.g., blog post, webinar, case study) that support it.
Plan a User-Generated Content (UGC) Campaign
Design a campaign to encourage, collect, and schedule User-Generated Content, including announcement and reposting phases.
Design a 4-week campaign to generate and showcase User-Generated Content (UGC) for my brand, [Brand Name]. The campaign is called '[Campaign Name]'. Create a schedule that includes: 1) Announcement posts with a clear call-to-action and hashtag. 2) Reminder posts. 3) A schedule for reposting the best submissions on Instagram Stories and Feed.
Weekly LinkedIn Thought Leadership Schedule
Develop a 5-day LinkedIn content schedule optimized for thought leadership and industry engagement.
Develop a 5-day (Monday-Friday) LinkedIn content schedule for a [Your Job Title, e.g., SaaS Marketer]. The goal is to build thought leadership. Assign a content format for each day: Text-only post, Poll, Carousel, Article link, and Video. For each day, provide a specific topic idea relevant to [Your Industry].
Visual Instagram Grid Planning for Cohesion
Plan the next 9 Instagram posts to create a visually cohesive and aesthetic feed based on content pillars and style.
I need to plan my next 9 posts for my Instagram feed for my brand, [Brand Name], which has a [Visual Aesthetic, e.g., minimalist, vibrant] style. The content pillars are [Pillar 1], [Pillar 2], and [Pillar 3]. Generate a 3x3 grid plan. For each of the 9 slots, specify the post type (e.g., Quote Graphic, Product Shot, Reel) and a brief content description, ensuring a visually balanced layout.
Engaging Twitter/X Thread Schedule
Outline a weekly schedule for high-value Twitter/X threads, including hooks, content outlines, and calls to action.
Create a schedule for three high-value Twitter/X threads to be posted next week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. My expertise is in [Your Expertise]. For each thread, provide a compelling hook (the first tweet), an outline of 5-7 subsequent tweets, and a concluding tweet with a call to action (e.g., 'Follow for more', 'Sign up for my newsletter').
Evergreen Content Re-promotion Schedule
Design a multi-month schedule to consistently re-promote evergreen content across various platforms without repetition.
I have a list of 5 evergreen blog posts. Create a 3-month schedule to re-promote this content without being repetitive. For each month, suggest which post to feature and 2 different platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Email Newsletter) and angles to use for promotion (e.g., 'Turn Post A into a LinkedIn poll', 'Share a key stat from Post B in the newsletter').
Evergreen Posts:...
Multi-Channel Webinar Promotion Schedule
Outline a multi-week, multi-channel promotional schedule for an upcoming webinar, covering announcement to final push.
I am hosting a webinar titled '[Webinar Title]' on [Date]. Create a 3-week promotional schedule. Week 1 (Announcement): Plan 2 emails and 3 social media posts. Week 2 (Value & Urgency): Plan 1 email with a speaker spotlight and 4 social media posts with key takeaways. Week 3 (Final Push): Plan '24-hour reminder' and 'Starting now' emails, and daily social media posts.
Plan A/B Testing for Content Headlines
Develop a testing schedule to A/B test various headlines for blog posts or landing pages across different platforms.
I want to A/B test headlines for my latest blog post, '[Blog Post Title]'. Generate 3 alternative headlines (Headline A, B, C). Create a 3-week testing schedule. Week 1: Promote with Headline A on LinkedIn. Week 2: Promote with Headline B on Twitter/X. Week 3: Promote with Headline C in the email newsletter. Specify the key metric to track for each test (e.g., Click-Through Rate).
Collaborative Cross-Promotion Content Schedule
Design a joint content schedule with a partner brand for a collaborative campaign, including shared and individual promotions.
My brand, [My Brand], is collaborating with [Partner Brand]. We share a target audience of [Target Audience]. Create a 2-week cross-promotion schedule. Include 1 joint blog post to be published on my blog, 1 guest post on their blog, a shared Instagram Live session, and 2 promotional posts from each brand on their respective LinkedIn pages.
Schedule Content Gap Analysis & Creation
Outline a plan to identify and fill content gaps through competitor analysis, including keyword research and content creation.
I want to perform a content gap analysis against my main competitor, [Competitor Website]. My topic area is [Topic Area]. Create a 4-week plan. Week 1: Identify 5 keywords they rank for that I don't. Week 2: Outline 2 blog posts targeting the most promising keywords. Week 3: Write and publish the first post. Week 4: Write and publish the second post and schedule social promotion.
Repurpose Video Across Blog & Social Media
Develop a schedule to repurpose a single video into diverse content formats like blog posts, carousels, and short-form video clips.
I have a 10-minute YouTube video titled '[Video Title]'. Create a content repurposing schedule. Day 1: Publish the video. Day 3: Write and publish a blog post summarizing the key points. Day 5: Create a 5-slide Instagram carousel with highlights. Day 7: Post a 60-second clip as an Instagram Reel. Day 10: Create a text-based LinkedIn post about the main lesson from the video.
Weekly Interactive Social Media Content Schedule
Outline a 5-day schedule of engaging interactive content for Instagram Stories, including polls, quizzes, and Q&A sessions.
Generate a 5-day schedule of interactive content for Instagram Stories to boost engagement. Monday: Poll about [Topic A vs. Topic B]. Tuesday: 'Ask Me Anything' session with [Person/Team]. Wednesday: Quiz with 4 questions about [Industry Fact]. Thursday: 'This or That' slider related to our products. Friday: Post a question sticker asking for user feedback on [Topic].
Plan a Behind-the-Scenes Content Week
Design a full week of behind-the-scenes content that offers your audience an authentic look at your company and team.
Plan a 'Behind-the-Scenes Week' content schedule for my [Company Type] company. Monday: 'Meet the Team' post on LinkedIn. Tuesday: Instagram Story tour of our workspace. Wednesday: A blog post about 'A Day in the Life of a [Job Role]'. Thursday: A short video showing our product creation process. Friday: A fun 'team lunch' photo on Instagram.
Case Study Launch & Promotion Schedule
Develop a multi-week schedule to launch and promote a new customer case study across blog, email, and social media channels.
I just completed a new case study with [Client Name], highlighting how we achieved [Result] for [Client's Industry]. The goal is to [Goal, e.g., generate leads, build credibility]. Create a 2-week promotional schedule. Week 1: Publish the full case study on the blog and announce it in the newsletter. Week 2: Create a 3-part LinkedIn post series detailing the Challenge, Solution, and Result. Also, create an Instagram carousel with a key quote and statistic from the study. Include a clear call-to-action for each promotional piece.
Analyze & Optimize Posting Times Schedule
Utilize provided engagement data to analyze and identify optimal social media posting times, then generate a revised weekly schedule.
Act as a data analyst. I will provide you with my social media engagement data for the last 30 days. Your task is to identify the top 3 optimal posting times (day and hour) for each platform (Instagram, LinkedIn). Then, create a revised weekly posting schedule that leverages these peak times for my most important content. Here is the data: [Paste your engagement data here, e.g., from your analytics platform].
Plan a Multi-Part Content Series
Outline a multi-part content series, including overall and individual titles, a publishing schedule, and unique social media promotions.
I want to create a 4-part blog series on the topic of '[Main Topic]'. Propose a title for the overall series and a specific title for each of the 4 parts. Create a weekly publishing schedule for the series, and for each part, suggest one unique social media post to promote its release on [Platform of choice].
Weekly Community Engagement Plan for Social Groups
Design a weekly schedule for engaging activities within a specific social media group, fostering interaction and community growth.
Create a weekly community engagement schedule for my brand's Facebook Group about [Group Topic]. Monday: 'Motivation Monday' - ask members to share their goals. Wednesday: 'Wisdom Wednesday' - post a valuable tip and ask for others. Friday: 'Feedback Friday' - ask for feedback on one of our products/services. Also, schedule 15 minutes daily for responding to comments.
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