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One small-business owner says ChatGPT has helped a lot with brainstorming content ideas and strategies to grow the business.
I run [BUSINESS] in [TOWN], selling [PRODUCTS/SERVICES] to [CUSTOMERS]. Brainstorm 20 social media post ideas for the next month: a mix of behind-the-scenes, tips, customer stories and offers. For each, give a one-line hook and the best platform for it.
Replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details before you send it.
How to try it
- Describe your business and customers in two or three sentences.
- Ask for a month of ideas and pick the ones that feel like you.
- Batch-create a week’s posts in one sitting.
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Reference: X @CAPTAINSAUX