Let’s face it.
Making good posts on Facebook takes FOREVER!
You have to go through so many steps just to make a simple post:
- Research
- Writing
- Editing
- Designing
- Posting
- Following up with commenters
And then you have to repeat that process on an almost daily basis!
Or do you?
With the rise of AI, creating Facebook posts is easier than ever (and you don’t even have to sacrifice quality)!
AI allows you to use prompts to quickly come up with engaging Facebook posts, captions, and images. That’s precisely what we’ll show you how to do in this post.
Don't forget to download our favorite 42 AI prompts and design templates that you can use to craft high-quality posts IMMEDIATELY (at the top of this page).
The rest of this guide will show you how to use these Facebook post templates to create Facebook posts that get crazy amounts of engagement.
We'll cover:
- Elements of a good Facebook post template
- How to use a Facebook post template to create eye-catching posts quickly
- Pro tip: Troubleshoot prompts
- How to save even more time by scheduling your new Facebook posts
- FAQ
Elements of a good Facebook post template
A Facebook post template is a preset structure that enables you to quickly and efficiently fill in the details of your specific post.
In other words, it saves you the time of crafting a post from scratch and allows you to edit a premade general post.
Let’s briefly talk about what makes a good Facebook post template before we move on to how to use them.
A main point
Your Facebook posts should never be random thoughts floating through your head or pointless ramblings.
Instead, they should serve a purpose that resonates with your audience and helps them see the value of your business.
That’s why every Facebook post template needs to have a well-researched main point. This will allow you to quickly edit the details of the post without needing to come up with the principal, overarching structure every single time.
CTA
What is the ideal next step for your reader after seeing your Facebook post
Every post should direct your potential customers to take a small, directed step toward purchasing from you.
For example, if your post talks about a new free resource you produced, your CTA could be to sign up for your newsletter to receive the free resource.
(A CTA can also be as simple as asking your audience a question to encourage engagement.)
The options are endless, but make sure your CTA makes sense and flows directly from the point of your post.
Design elements
Ultimately, your goal on Facebook is not to get lost in the sea of other businesses vying for your customers’ attention.
The only way you can do that is if you have a post that instantly catches the eye of your target audience and stops the scroll.
Your post template should include design elements that do just that. You should consider including:
- Images
- Easy-to-read text structure like bullet points and short sentences
- Attractive (not obnoxious) colors
Ensure you give your readers a reason to stop scrolling and start reading!
How to use a Facebook post template to create eye-catching posts quickly
Now, I'll show you how to use Facebook post templates that'll allow you to publish better Facebook posts... faster than ever before.
Choose an AI prompt to create text for your post
There are usually 2 specific text parts of each post:
- An image with text overlay
- The caption
Fortunately, you can use AI (like ChatGPT) to generate both parts of your post using AI prompts.
For example, if you’re making a post about a product launch, you can tell AI:
“Write a Facebook post about a new product that [describe what your product does]. Include reasons why this product is superior to similar products on the market. Include a CTA prompting customers to [the goal of your CTA]."
AI will then develop a Facebook post that accomplishes whatever you described in your prompt.
However, if you overlay your post over an image, you'll also need to generate a caption for that image. Captions are usually short and to the point.
Use a similar prompt to the one you used to create your post to create a caption that'll encourage readers to take your CTA.
This process is super easy, but sometimes, it can be challenging to get ChatGPT and other AI tools to do what you want.
To help you with that, we’ve provided 20 AI prompts to help you develop unique copy for your image posts and captions with AI. We’ll talk more about how to use these prompts in a moment.
You can use these prompts with a free AI tool like ChatGPT, which is a great option. Or you can use Post Planner's AI writing tool to accomplish the same goal (except you'll get other helpful tools like the ability to schedule a content calendar).
Edit your text output
The GOLDEN RULE of using AI to generate ANYTHING that customers will see:
Edit anything produced by AI!
After your AI tool has produced text for you, go through it with a fine-tooth comb to ensure everything looks right. Here are some editing tips to ensure you get a great post every time:
- Make sure the primary goal of your post was met
- Check for grammar inaccuracies
- Edit the flow of information to make it sound more human
- Add specific details that AI didn’t add
- Make sure it fits in with your brand's overall tone and voice on social media.
AI is excellent, but it’s still not a human. Editing anything it produces ensures that your brand stays as high-quality as possible.
Generate a background image using AI
Now that you have text for your post, it’s time to craft an image that'll stop the scroll and entice people to read your content.
Fortunately, AI can do that, too.
Tools like DALL-E can generate images designed to match your text while incorporating specific details you want.
You might be tempted to copy and paste your post into DALL-E and tell it to craft an image, but unfortunately, I’ve found that this strategy doesn’t work very well.
Instead, you should use a new detailed prompt to get the tool to craft an image that includes the most important aspects of what you’re looking for.
It can be a little bit more challenging to get AI to understand the types of images you want to produce than it is with text. To help you get started, our 40 Facebook Post Templates downloadable include 10 tried-and-true prompts to use with DALL-E (or another image generator) that'll create extraordinary images.
Choose from a pre-made design template
What if you can’t get AI to make the image you want?
Making your images is still an excellent option for those with a little (or a lot!) of design skill!
The best thing about making your images is that you can make them exactly like you want them.
You can create high-quality images for your Facebook posts in multiple places even if you have limited design skills.
Canva is a great option that is well-known for its ease of use. It provides design tools and premade templates that make creating customized images for any type of Facebook post easy and quick.
Another great option for Post Planner users is the built-in Content Studio. It comes with a vast selection of stock photos that make for an excellent base for more realistic promotional images than you’ll get with AI.
It also provides high-quality design tools that allow you to customize these images. Since it's built into Post Planner, it’s easy to pull your new images directly into your posts.
When designing an image, make sure you follow a few rules of thumb:
- The image should catch the reader’s eye without being obnoxious.
- The image should be related to the content – not some random image that has nothing to do with your post.
- Use similar design elements across your Facebook posts to create continuity.
Take a look at the templates included in our 40 Facebook Post Templates downloadable to get a feel for the type of image that does well on Facebook! You can also download those templates if you're looking for a quick option.
Format your text to your design
One thing AI is TERRIBLE at is adding text to an image (we’ve tried – you don’t want to see the results).
That means you’ll have to get text on your designs the old-fashioned way.
Fortunately, there are plenty of design tools out there that can make this step incredibly quick and easy. Canva, as already mentioned, has a great set of design tools to help you get your images exactly how you want them (including text tools).
Post Planner’s Content Studio also makes this very simple and straightforward.
All you have to do is:
- Select a text design option
- Choose your color, font size, and styling options
- Type your text
That’s all there is to it!
Alternative option for captions: Generate a caption after you finish your image
Another great option for using AI to write Facebook captions for you is to generate the image FIRST, then have AI analyze the image and come up with a caption for you.
ChatGPT can do this for you – just upload the image and tell ChatGPT that you want it to generate a Facebook caption based on the image.
Additionally, Post Planner has a tool dedicated to just this scenario.
Just upload your picture and tell Post Planner to generate a Facebook caption.
You can also select how many variations you want so you get multiple options to choose from.
Please note that the BEST captions will come from using full prompts as described in the steps above. AI does better when given more instructions, but this option is great for generating some quick caption ideas.
Pro tip: Troubleshoot prompts
Maybe you hopped over to ChatGPT to try your hand at generating Facebook post templates and the results were less than stellar.
Part of using AI (a big part of it) is learning how to troubleshoot when things go array.
If you aren’t getting the results you want, it doesn’t mean that AI is incapable of doing it – it just means that the prompt is hard for the tool to understand. Try the following to troubleshoot these errors:
- Reword the prompt to see if it helps AI understand it better.
- Follow up with a clarification. For example, ChatGPT may have given you something you didn’t like. Instead of trying again with a new prompt, say, “Rewrite that with a more casual tone” or something along those lines.
- Do some research to see what others have used to achieve the results you’re looking for.
I highly recommend downloading our prompt guide. It has 30 prompts that are designed to help AI understand exactly what you’re looking for with minimal troubleshooting required.
How to save even more time by scheduling your new Facebook posts
By now, you’ve already leveled up your Facebook posting game a ton. You should be faster than ever.
But there are still ways to speed up your Facebook workflow even more.
Post Planner is an automated social media scheduler that allows you to find, edit, and schedule curated content from around the web in just a few clicks.
After finding content that you like, just click the green + mark and create a post.
Post Planner will then prompt you to edit the post for each of your social networks, even allowing you to use AI to quickly add captions and text to the post.
After you’re done editing, click “Add to queue,” and Post Planner will automatically post your content to your social media channels at a scheduled date.
I highly recommend signing up for a totally free Post Planner account to manage a social media account and see how much time it can save you.
FAQ
How to make a template for a Facebook post?
The best way to make a template for a Facebook post is using AI to create the backbone, then editing it to include the tone and voice of your company and the details you want.
Does Facebook have post templates?
Yes, Facebook offers templates to its business customers. However, I highly recommend using the tips above to craft your own, personalized templates.
Ready to save HOURS every week?
Facebook is time consuming, but it doesn’t have to take ALL your time.
Download our free Facebook template prompt guide and follow the tips above to create Facebook posts in a fraction of the time it normally takes.
Let us know what other tips you have to create Facebook posts faster in the comments!
Good luck!
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