Page posts, group rules and moderation, local ads, Lives, Marketplace listings and reviews. Below are 7 copy-ready prompts. Fill in the [BRACKETS], copy, and paste into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any capable assistant.
Facebook is where many local businesses and communities still live. The prompts here cover the practical work: posts that start real conversations without engagement bait, groups that stay active and civil, ads that respect Meta’s personal-attributes rules, and Marketplace listings that sell.
The 7 prompts
Write Facebook Page posts that start conversations
Create posts for a Facebook Page designed for comments and shares, not just likes.
Write Facebook Page posts. PAGE: [WHAT THE PAGE IS ABOUT] AUDIENCE: [WHO FOLLOWS, AGE RANGE, LOCATION] GOAL THIS WEEK: [engagement / traffic to website / event / sales] TOPICS OR NEWS TO COVER: [LIST] Write 7 posts, one each of: 1. A question post people can answer in one word or one line 2. A "this or that" choice 3. A short personal or behind-the-scenes story 4. A useful tip with a clear takeaway 5. A photo post (describe the photo) with a caption 6. A link post - with the most interesting point in the text, so people engage even without clicking 7. A community spotlight or customer thank-you (only if I provide a real example: [EXAMPLE]) For each: text, best format (text / photo / video / link), and a suggested time. Rules: no engagement bait like "Comment YES if..." or "Share if you agree" - Facebook demotes it. Write naturally, like a person.
What you get: Seven varied Page posts with format and timing suggestions, avoiding engagement bait.
Tip: Facebook actively reduces reach for engagement bait. Real questions that people want to answer outperform it anyway.
Grow and moderate a Facebook Group
Plan group rules, welcome posts, weekly themes and moderation responses.
Help me run a Facebook Group. GROUP TOPIC AND PURPOSE: [DESCRIBE] MEMBERS NOW / TARGET: [NUMBERS] PROBLEMS I HAVE: [e.g. low activity, spam, arguments, self-promotion] Create: 1. GROUP RULES - 5-7 clear rules, each one sentence, with the reason 2. MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS - 3 questions that filter spam and help me welcome people 3. WELCOME POST - a weekly welcome that tags new members and gives them an easy first action 4. WEEKLY THEMES - a Monday-to-Sunday rhythm of recurring posts (e.g. Win Wednesday) 5. MODERATION REPLIES - calm templates for: off-topic post, self-promotion, heated argument, rule-breaking repeat offender 6. ENGAGEMENT RESCUE - 5 post ideas for when the group goes quiet Keep the tone friendly but firm.
What you get: Group rules, screening questions, welcome post, weekly themes, moderation templates and quiet-day ideas.
Tip: Weekly recurring themes do most of the work. Members start posting on their own when they know Wednesday is 'share a win' day.
Write a Facebook ad that local customers respond to
Create ad copy variations for a local business with a clear offer.
Write Facebook / Instagram ad copy for my local business. BUSINESS: [WHAT YOU DO AND WHERE] OFFER: [THE SPECIFIC OFFER, PRICE OR PROMOTION] CUSTOMER: [WHO BUYS, WHAT THEY CARE ABOUT] PROOF: [REAL REVIEWS, YEARS IN BUSINESS, NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS - only real] ACTION: [call / message / book / visit / buy online] Write 5 variations: 1. Offer-first 2. Problem-first 3. Social proof-first 4. Local identity ("For families in [AREA]...") 5. Question hook For each: primary text (first 125 characters matter most), headline (under 40 characters), description, call-to-action button choice, and an image or video idea. Rules: - Do not target or mention personal attributes (e.g. "Are you struggling with debt?", "Other [religion] parents...") - Meta's ad policies prohibit implying you know someone's personal characteristics. - No fake urgency or invented discounts. - Include one version under 50 words total.
What you get: Five ad variations with primary text, headline, CTA choice and visual idea, compliant with personal-attribute rules.
Tip: The personal-attributes rule catches a lot of small businesses. Say 'For busy parents' rather than 'Are you a stressed parent?'.
Plan a Facebook Live or event promotion
Plan the promotion, run-of-show and follow-up for a live session or event.
Plan my Facebook Live (or event). TOPIC / EVENT: [DESCRIBE] DATE AND TIME: [WHEN] AUDIENCE: [WHO] GOAL: [sign-ups, sales, community, Q&A] Create: 1. PROMOTION - 3 posts before (1 week, 1 day, 1 hour), each with a different angle 2. RUN OF SHOW - minute-by-minute plan: welcome, main content, audience questions, call to action, wrap-up 3. ENGAGEMENT PROMPTS - 5 questions to ask viewers during the live 4. BACKUP PLAN - what to do if nobody comments in the first 5 minutes 5. FOLLOW-UP - post-live caption, 3 clips to cut, and a thank-you message
What you get: Promotion posts, a timed run-of-show, engagement prompts, a backup plan and follow-up content.
Tip: Plan for the empty first five minutes. Most people join late; start with content that does not need comments.
Respond to a bad review or angry comment publicly
Write a calm public reply that protects your reputation.
Help me respond to a negative review or comment on Facebook. THE REVIEW / COMMENT: [PASTE] WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED (my side): [FACTS] WHAT I CAN OFFER: [refund / redo / call / nothing] TONE: [warm / professional] Write: 1. A PUBLIC REPLY - under 80 words: thank them, acknowledge the specific issue, state one fact if needed without arguing, offer to continue privately 2. A PRIVATE MESSAGE to send them 3. What NOT to say (things that would make it worse) 4. Whether this review might break platform rules (e.g. fake, not a customer, hate speech) and how to report it if so Remember: the public reply is written for future customers reading it, not for the reviewer.
What you get: A short public reply, a private follow-up, phrases to avoid and a policy check.
Tip: Future customers judge you by the reply more than the review. Calm and specific beats defensive every time.
Write Marketplace listings that sell faster
Create clear, honest Facebook Marketplace listings with good titles and photos.
Write a Facebook Marketplace listing. ITEM: [WHAT IT IS, BRAND, MODEL] CONDITION: [HONEST CONDITION, ANY FLAWS] PRICE AND WHETHER NEGOTIABLE: [PRICE] PICKUP / DELIVERY: [DETAILS] WHY I AM SELLING (optional): [REASON] Give me: 1. TITLE - the words buyers search: brand, model, size/colour, condition 2. DESCRIPTION - short paragraphs: what it is, condition with flaws stated honestly, measurements, what is included, pickup details 3. PHOTO LIST - 6 photos to take and in what order (first photo matters most) 4. PRICE CHECK - how to check similar listings nearby and where to price for a quick sale vs best price 5. REPLY TEMPLATES - "Is this available?", lowball offer, no-show, and safety tips for meeting buyers
What you get: A searchable title, honest description, photo shot list, pricing method, reply templates and safety tips.
Tip: Stating flaws up front saves time: fewer wasted viewings and fewer disputes.
Turn Page insights into a better posting plan
Use your Facebook insights data to decide what to post more of.
Analyse my Facebook Page performance. DATA (last 30-90 days): [POST TYPE | TOPIC | DATE/TIME | REACH | REACTIONS | COMMENTS | SHARES | LINK CLICKS] PAGE GOAL: [GOAL] Tell me: 1. Top 5 posts by the metric that matches my goal, and what they have in common 2. Which formats (text, photo, video, link, Reel) work best for me - with a caution if the sample is small 3. Best days/times based on MY data only 4. What to stop posting 5. A 2-week posting plan based on what works 6. One experiment to try that I have not tried
What you get: Goal-based top posts, format and timing insights from your own data, and a two-week plan.
Tip: Use your own data, not generic 'best time to post' charts. Your audience is not the average audience.
Where AI actually helps here
- Writing varied Page posts for a week
- Setting up group rules, screening questions and moderation replies
- Drafting local ad copy variations
- Writing calm public replies to bad reviews
Where it falls down
- Predicting reach – Facebook’s distribution changes often
- Knowing current ad policies in full – check Meta’s official pages
- Verifying claims about your business
The mistake almost everyone makes: Engagement bait
“Comment YES if you agree” and “Share if…” are patterns Facebook explicitly demotes. Ask for questions people want to answer instead – they get more comments anyway.
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Questions people ask
What should a business post on Facebook?
A mix of useful tips, behind-the-scenes, questions, community highlights and occasional offers. Keep direct promotion to a minority of posts.
How do I make a Facebook Group active?
Weekly recurring themes, a welcome post for new members, and quick replies from the admin in the first weeks make the biggest difference.
Why was my Facebook ad rejected?
Common reasons include implying personal attributes, misleading claims and restricted categories. Check the rejection reason and Meta’s advertising standards.