Content Marketing

Leon Torres

Use AI to Streamline Your Content Marketing with these Prompts

Leverage the Power of AI for Content Creation

As a content marketer, you know how time-consuming it can be to research, write, and publish all the content needed to support your marketing strategy. With constant deadlines and increasing workload, it’s difficult to maintain quality and consistency across all your content.

This is where AI can help streamline your process. Tools like GPT-3 and ChatGPT have shown us the potential of AI to generate high-quality text quickly. With the right prompts, AI assistants can research, draft, and refine content for you so you have more time for strategic tasks.

In this post, I’ll share 10 prompts you can use with an AI tool to automate various content marketing tasks. By following the detailed instructions, you’ll be able to efficiently generate blog posts, social media updates, website copy and more.

Prompt #1: Blog Post Draft

To generate a draft blog post on [INSERT TOPIC], provide the following information:

  • Blog post title
  • Target keyword/phrase
  • Intro paragraph (2-3 sentences summarizing the topic and why it’s important)
  • 3-5 main subheadings
  • 1-2 paragraphs under each subheading
  • Conclusion paragraph summarizing key points
  • Call to action if applicable

The AI will then research the topic, craft a full first draft on the provided outline, and return it to you for editing and publishing. Make sure to proofread and refine the content as needed before publishing under your brand.

Prompt #2: Social Media Updates

To create a series of social media updates to promote the blog post “[INSERT POST TITLE]”, provide the following:

  • Number of social posts needed (between 5-10)
  • The blog post URL or title to promote
  • Your top 3 social media networks (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.)
  • Optional: Any hashtags, handles or domains to include

The AI will generate unique promotional text and images for each post tailored to the specified networks. It will return the full library of posts scheduled and optimized for your approval before sharing.

Prompt #3: Website Copy

To draft copy for the “[INSERT PAGE NAME]” page on [YOUR WEBSITE URL], provide:

  • Page title
  • Target keyword/phrase
  • Purpose of the page in 2-3 sentences
  • Desired call to action or conversion goal
  • Optional: Any specific content or sections needed

The AI will research your industry and brand to create compelling copy that matches your voice and targets your goals. It will return the draft for you to review and integrate onto your site.

Prompt #4: Long-form Content

To generate a [X] word long-form piece on “[INSERT TOPIC]”, provide:

  • Introduction with thesis statement (3-5 sentences)
  • 5-7 main subheadings
  • 1-2 paragraphs under each subheading
  • Conclusion paragraph

The AI will do in-depth research, craft a cohesive piece with rich context and supporting details, and return it for your final review and publishing.

Prompt #5: Email Newsletter

To create a monthly email newsletter on “[INSERT TOPIC]”, provide:

  • Newsletter title
  • Intended publish date
  • 3-5 short articles or news items to feature with titles
  • Call to action

The AI will write the articles, design an email template, and populate it with your provided content for easy sending. It will return a full editable draft for your approval.

Prompt #6: Social Media Calendar

To generate a 3-month content calendar for [YOUR BRAND] across [SELECT PLATFORMS], provide:

  • The 3 month period
  • The social networks
  • Topic ideas or themes for each month

The AI will schedule posts, map topics to relevant days/weeks, and output a full editable calendar in a spreadsheet file for you to manage and publish from.

Prompt #7: FAQs

To develop 10 frequently asked questions and answers about “[YOUR BRAND OR SERVICE]”, provide:

  • The 10 most common questions your audience may have
  • For each, 1-2 sentences on the desired tone and depth of the answer

The AI will craft thorough, well-researched, and voice-matched questions and responses at the specified length. It will return them sorted for your website or blog.

Prompt #8: Video Script

To generate a 3-5 minute video script on “[TOPIC]”, provide:

  • An outline or bullet points on the key points to cover
  • Target audience and goal of the video

The AI will expand the outline, add context, and write a full script at the specified length complete with intro, body, and conclusion. It will return in an editable file.

Prompt #9: Guest Post Pitch

To draft a guest post pitch to the “[BLOG NAME]” blog on “[TOPIC]”, provide:

  • The blog URL and publishing guidelines if known
  • 100-150 word summary of your proposed post
  • 3 key reasons the post would benefit their readers
  • Your author bio

The AI will craft a compelling pitch email to your specifications for outreach and potential publication.

Prompt #10: Keyword Research

To analyze keyword opportunities for a new “[TOPIC]” page or campaign, provide:

  • The main topic or service
  • 2-3 related second-level topics

The AI will output a spreadsheet of top keyword ideas ranked by search volume and difficulty along with suggested strategies for each.

Take the Guesswork out of Content Creation

As you can see, AI provides a powerful way to streamline content marketing tasks while maintaining or improving quality. By leveraging these prompts, you can generate a constant flow of optimized content across channels without burning out.

Give one or more of the prompts a try. See how much busywork the AI can take off your plate so you have more time for strategy, outreach and other high-level marketing activities. With the right guidance, AI is an invaluable partner for content marketers.

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