Instagram Carousel Planner
Social MediabeginnerClaude 3.5 Sonnet or GPT-4o. Both excel at creative copywriting and structured formatting. Claude slightly better for nuanced tone variation; GPT-4o faster for quick iterations.
When to Use This Prompt
Use this prompt when planning weekly or monthly Instagram carousel content. It's ideal for CMOs and social media managers who need to batch-create carousel posts without spending hours on ideation and copywriting. Perfect for educational content, product launches, or storytelling campaigns.
The Prompt
Create a complete Instagram carousel post plan for my [INDUSTRY/BUSINESS TYPE] brand.
## Campaign Details
- Topic/Theme: [MAIN TOPIC]
- Target Audience: [DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL CUSTOMER]
- Campaign Goal: [AWARENESS/ENGAGEMENT/LEAD GENERATION/SALES]
- Tone: [PROFESSIONAL/CASUAL/EDUCATIONAL/INSPIRATIONAL]
## Carousel Specifications
Create a 5-slide carousel with:
1. Hook slide (attention-grabbing opening)
2-4. Educational or value-driven slides with key points
5. Call-to-action slide
## Output Format
For each slide, provide:
- Slide number and purpose
- Main headline (max 8 words)
- Body copy (2-3 sentences, conversational)
- Visual description (what image/graphic should appear)
- Key emoji suggestions
## Additional Requirements
- Include relevant hashtags (8-12)
- Write a compelling caption (100-150 words) for the post
- Suggest optimal posting time and day
- Include 2-3 engagement-boosting questions for comments
Make the content scroll-stopping, mobile-optimized, and aligned with Instagram best practices.
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Tips for Best Results
- 1.Customize the [INDUSTRY] and [MAIN TOPIC] placeholders with specific details—generic inputs produce generic carousels. More specificity = better output.
- 2.Ask the AI to regenerate individual slides if the tone doesn't match your brand voice. Request 2-3 variations of headlines to A/B test.
- 3.Use the visual descriptions as briefs for your design team or Canva templates. Specific descriptions save back-and-forth revisions.
- 4.Test posting times by analyzing your Instagram Insights. The suggested time is a baseline—adjust based on your actual audience activity data.
Example Output
## Instagram Carousel Plan: "5 Email Marketing Mistakes Killing Your ROI"
**Slide 1: Hook**
- Headline: "Your Email Strategy is Broken"
- Copy: "Most brands are leaving 40% of revenue on the table. Here's why your emails aren't converting—and how to fix it."
- Visual: Bold red text on gradient background with confused emoji
- Emojis: 📧❌
**Slide 2: Mistake #1**
- Headline: "Sending Too Frequently"
- Copy: "Bombarding inboxes daily? Your unsubscribe rate will spike. Sweet spot: 2-4 emails per week for most audiences."
- Visual: Calendar with X marks over multiple days
- Emojis: 📅🚫
**Slide 3: Mistake #2**
- Headline: "Ignoring Segmentation"
- Copy: "One-size-fits-all emails underperform. Segment by behavior, purchase history, and engagement level for 50%+ higher CTR."
- Visual: Audience icons with different colored segments
- Emojis: 👥✨
**Slide 4: Mistake #3**
- Headline: "Weak Subject Lines"
- Copy: "Your subject line is your only chance to get opened. Use curiosity, urgency, or personalization—never generic greetings."
- Visual: Inbox preview with highlighted subject lines
- Emojis: 💌🎯
**Slide 5: CTA**
- Headline: "Ready to Fix Your Emails?"
- Copy: "Audit your strategy with our free email health check. Link in bio."
- Visual: Checkmark icon with green background
- Emojis: ✅🚀
**Caption:** "Your email list is your most valuable asset—but only if you're using it right. These 3 mistakes are costing you thousands in lost revenue every month. The good news? They're all fixable. Swipe through to see what you're doing wrong (and how to fix it). Drop a 📧 in the comments if you're ready to optimize your email strategy."
**Hashtags:** #EmailMarketing #MarketingTips #EmailStrategy #DigitalMarketing #ConversionRate #MarketingHacks #EmailCampaigns #GrowthMarketing
**Best Time to Post:** Tuesday-Thursday, 10 AM or 7 PM EST
**Engagement Questions:**
1. "Which mistake are you guilty of?"
2. "What's your biggest email marketing challenge?"
3. "Drop a 📧 if you're ready to improve your open rates."
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