Content Templates
Content templates give you a proven structure for every post type. Choose a template, tell Social Neuron your topic, and get platform-ready content in seconds.
How to Use Templates
- Pick a template from the categories below
- Open the Creation Hub in Social Neuron
- Use the example prompt to generate your content
- Customize the output to match your brand voice
- Schedule or publish directly
Templates work best as starting points. The AI adapts each template to your brand profile, industry, and audience when you generate content. The more specific your prompt, the better the output.
Instagram Templates
Behind-the-Scenes Carousel
| Platform | |
| Format | Carousel (8-10 slides) |
| Best for | Audience building, trust |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit (text only) or 10+ credits (with AI-generated images) |
Structure:
- Slide 1: Hook -- "What it actually looks like to [your process]"
- Slides 2-7: Real moments from your workflow, each with a short caption overlay
- Slide 8: Lesson learned or takeaway
- Final slide: CTA -- "Follow for more real talk about [your niche]"
Example prompt:
Generate a Behind-the-Scenes Carousel about my morning content creation routine for a social media marketing audience
Product Spotlight
| Platform | |
| Format | Carousel or Reel |
| Best for | Conversion, product awareness |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit (text) or 100+ credits (video) |
Structure:
- Slide/Scene 1: The problem your product solves
- Slide/Scene 2: Introduce the product with a clean visual
- Slide/Scene 3-4: Key features with benefit-focused copy
- Slide/Scene 5: Social proof (review quote or stat)
- Final: CTA with link or "DM us for details"
Example prompt:
Generate a Product Spotlight carousel for [product name] targeting [audience], highlighting [top 3 features]
Customer Story
| Platform | |
| Format | Carousel or single image |
| Best for | Trust, social proof |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit |
Structure:
- Opening: Customer's challenge in their words
- Middle: How they found and used your product
- Result: Specific outcome with numbers if possible
- Close: Quote from the customer and CTA
Example prompt:
Generate a Customer Story post about a [industry] business that used [product] to achieve [result]
Before/After Transformation
| Platform | |
| Format | Carousel (2-4 slides) or Reel |
| Best for | Engagement, saves |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit (text) or 10+ credits (with images) |
Structure:
- Slide 1: "Before" state with context
- Slide 2: What changed (the process or product)
- Slide 3: "After" state with visible results
- Caption: Full story with specific numbers and timeline
Example prompt:
Generate a Before/After Transformation post showing how [subject] improved [metric] in [timeframe]
Tips and Tricks Reel
| Platform | |
| Format | Reel (30-60 seconds) |
| Best for | Discovery, new followers |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit (script only) or 100+ credits (AI video) |
Structure:
- Hook (3 sec): "3 [topic] tricks you probably don't know"
- Tip 1 (10 sec): Quick demonstration or explanation
- Tip 2 (10 sec): Quick demonstration or explanation
- Tip 3 (10 sec): Quick demonstration or explanation
- CTA (5 sec): "Save this and follow for more"
Example prompt:
Generate a Tips and Tricks Reel script with 3 actionable tips about [topic] for [audience]
TikTok Templates
Hook-Story-CTA Script
| Platform | TikTok |
| Format | Video (30-60 seconds) |
| Best for | Engagement, follows |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit (script) or 100+ credits (AI video) |
Structure:
- Hook (2-3 sec): Bold statement or question that stops the scroll
- Story (20-30 sec): The problem, the journey, the insight
- CTA (5 sec): Clear next action -- follow, save, comment, or visit link
Example prompt:
Generate a Hook-Story-CTA TikTok script about [topic] targeting [audience]. Make the hook controversial enough to stop the scroll.
Trending Format Adaptation
| Platform | TikTok |
| Format | Video (15-30 seconds) |
| Best for | Reach, discovery |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit |
Structure:
- Identify a trending format or audio on TikTok
- Adapt the format to your niche or industry
- Keep the recognizable pattern while adding your unique angle
- Match the pacing and editing style of the trend
Example prompt:
Generate a TikTok script that adapts the [trending format] trend for a [your industry] audience. Keep it under 30 seconds.
Day-in-the-Life
| Platform | TikTok |
| Format | Video (60-180 seconds) |
| Best for | Audience building, relatability |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit (script outline) |
Structure:
- Morning routine context (10 sec)
- Key work moments with narration (30-60 sec)
- One unexpected or interesting detail (15 sec)
- Evening wrap-up with reflection (10 sec)
- Caption with relatable question
Example prompt:
Generate a Day-in-the-Life script outline for a [job title/role] that highlights [interesting aspect of the work]
Step-by-Step Tutorial
| Platform | TikTok |
| Format | Video (30-90 seconds) |
| Best for | Saves, shares, authority |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit (script) or 100+ credits (AI video) |
Structure:
- Hook (3 sec): "How to [achieve result] in [timeframe]"
- Step 1 with on-screen text (10-15 sec)
- Step 2 with on-screen text (10-15 sec)
- Step 3 with on-screen text (10-15 sec)
- Result reveal and CTA (5-10 sec)
Example prompt:
Generate a Step-by-Step Tutorial TikTok script teaching [skill/process] in 3-5 clear steps. Include on-screen text suggestions.
YouTube Templates
Long-Form Video Script Outline
| Platform | YouTube |
| Format | Video (8-15 minutes) |
| Best for | Authority, subscriber retention, ad revenue |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit (outline) or 2-3 credits (full script) |
Structure:
- Hook (0:00-0:30): Promise + curiosity gap
- Intro (0:30-1:30): Context and credibility
- Section 1 (1:30-4:00): First main point with examples
- Section 2 (4:00-7:00): Second main point with examples
- Section 3 (7:00-10:00): Third main point with examples
- Summary (10:00-11:00): Recap key takeaways
- CTA (11:00-12:00): Subscribe, comment question, next video teaser
Example prompt:
Generate a YouTube video script outline about [topic] targeting [audience]. Include timestamps, talking points for each section, and a strong hook.
YouTube Shorts Script
| Platform | YouTube |
| Format | Short (under 60 seconds, vertical 9:16) |
| Best for | Subscriber growth, discovery |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit |
Structure:
- Hook (3 sec): One sentence that creates urgency
- Content (20-40 sec): Single focused insight or tip
- CTA (5 sec): "Subscribe for more [topic]"
Example prompt:
Generate a YouTube Shorts script about [topic]. Keep it under 50 seconds with a strong opening hook and clear takeaway.
Thumbnail Copy Formula
| Platform | YouTube |
| Format | Thumbnail text (3-5 words max) |
| Best for | Click-through rate optimization |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit |
Structure:
- Primary text: 3-5 words that create curiosity or tension
- Facial expression suggestion (if face is in thumbnail)
- Color contrast recommendation
- A/B test variant
Example prompt:
Generate 5 thumbnail text options for a YouTube video titled "[video title]". Each should be under 5 words and create curiosity.
Video Description and Tags
| Platform | YouTube |
| Format | Description (200-500 words) + tags |
| Best for | SEO, search discovery |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit |
Structure:
- First 2 lines: Keyword-rich summary (visible before "Show more")
- Timestamps for all sections
- 2-3 paragraphs expanding on the video topic
- Links to related videos or resources
- 10-15 relevant tags mixing broad and specific terms
Example prompt:
Generate a YouTube description and 15 tags for a video about [topic] targeting [audience]. Include timestamps for a [length] minute video.
LinkedIn Templates
Authority Step-by-Step
| Platform | |
| Format | Text post (300-500 words) |
| Best for | Authority, saves, profile visits |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit |
Structure:
- Hook (2 lines): Personal story or bold claim
- Framework intro: "Here's the [number]-step process:"
- Steps 1-5: One paragraph each with specific examples
- Closing: Reflection and open-ended question
Example prompt:
Generate a LinkedIn Authority Step-by-Step post sharing my process for [achievement/skill]. Target [industry] professionals. Include specific examples.
Industry Insight Analysis
| Platform | |
| Format | Text post (200-400 words) |
| Best for | Thought leadership, comments |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit |
Structure:
- Opening: Reference a recent industry trend or news
- Analysis: Your unique perspective on what it means
- Implication: What professionals should do about it
- Question: Invite discussion
Example prompt:
Generate a LinkedIn Industry Insight post analyzing [trend/news] and its impact on [industry]. Include a contrarian angle.
Company Milestone Update
| Platform | |
| Format | Text or image post |
| Best for | Brand awareness, recruitment |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit |
Structure:
- Achievement headline
- Context: Where you started and the journey
- Team acknowledgment
- Lesson learned that others can apply
- Forward-looking statement
Example prompt:
Generate a LinkedIn Company Milestone post announcing [milestone]. Frame it as a story with lessons learned, not just a celebration.
Data-Driven Carousel
| Platform | |
| Format | Document carousel (8-12 slides) |
| Best for | Saves, shares, authority |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit (text) or 10+ credits (with designed slides) |
Structure:
- Slide 1: Bold title with a surprising statistic
- Slides 2-3: Context and methodology
- Slides 4-8: One data point per slide with insight
- Slide 9: Key takeaway summary
- Slide 10: CTA -- "Follow for more data-driven insights"
Example prompt:
Generate a LinkedIn Data-Driven Carousel about [topic] with [number] key statistics. Include insight commentary for each data point.
X (Twitter) Templates
Value Thread (5-7 Tweets)
| Platform | X (Twitter) |
| Format | Thread (5-7 tweets) |
| Best for | Follower growth, retweets, saves |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit |
Structure:
- Tweet 1: Hook with curiosity gap -- "I [did something]. Here's what I learned:"
- Tweets 2-6: One insight per tweet, each standing alone
- Tweet 7: Summary + CTA (follow, retweet tweet 1, reply)
Example prompt:
Generate a Twitter Value Thread with 7 tweets about [topic]. Each tweet should deliver standalone value while building a narrative.
Engagement Question
| Platform | X (Twitter) |
| Format | Single tweet (under 100 characters ideal) |
| Best for | Engagement, community building |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit |
Structure:
- One clear, specific question that people want to answer
- No hashtags, no links -- pure engagement
- Optional: add context in a self-reply
Example prompt:
Generate 5 Engagement Question tweets for a [niche] audience. Keep each under 100 characters. Make them impossible to scroll past without answering.
Contrarian Take
| Platform | X (Twitter) |
| Format | Single tweet or short thread (2-3 tweets) |
| Best for | Reach, quote tweets, debate |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit |
Structure:
- Bold opening: Challenge a widely held belief
- Supporting evidence: 1-2 sentences of reasoning
- Qualifier: Acknowledge the nuance
Example prompt:
Generate a Contrarian Take tweet about [common belief in your industry]. Make it thought-provoking but defensible with evidence.
Tool/Resource Roundup
| Platform | X (Twitter) |
| Format | Thread (5-10 tweets) |
| Best for | Saves, shares, follower growth |
| Estimated credits | 1 credit |
Structure:
- Tweet 1: "[Number] tools that [solve problem] (most are free):"
- Tweets 2-8: One tool per tweet with name, one-line description, and use case
- Final tweet: "Which ones are you using? Reply with your favorites."
Example prompt:
Generate a Tool/Resource Roundup thread featuring [number] tools for [use case]. Include free options and briefly explain why each one is worth trying.
Credit Estimates by Content Type
| Content Type | Estimated Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Text post or script | 1 credit | All platforms |
| Image generation | 10-50 credits | Depends on model and resolution |
| Video generation | 100-500 credits | Depends on duration and quality |
| Full video with script + thumbnail | 150-600 credits | Combined generation |
| Carousel text + copy | 1 credit | Text content for all slides |
| Carousel with AI images | 50-200 credits | Per-slide image generation |
Credit costs vary by the AI model used for generation. Higher-quality models cost more credits. Check the Creation Hub for exact pricing before generating.
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