ChatGPT is becoming a powerful tool for generating graphic design layouts, making it easier than ever for small businesses to create eye-catching marketing content without breaking the bank.

5 Example Prompts for Small Business Social Media Posts

All of the following examples use these two images and are defined in each prompt as [uploaded image] and [uploaded logo].

Remember to:

1. Describe Your Vision Clearly
   Be specific about your brand colors, mood, target audience, and goals.

2. Upload Brand Assets (If using a visual AI model)
   Include your logo or a reference image so it can be incorporated into the design.

3. Request Variations
   Ask for multiple versions or styles (flat, minimalist, photo-realistic) to find the perfect match.

4. Refine and Customize
   Use the AI output as a base and tweak it using design tools like Canva, Adobe Express, or Photoshop for a final polish.

Prompt 1 - Sale Announcement

As you can see below, defining your uploaded image, text, and aspect ratio all matter for getting the results you want. Typically using 1:1 or 1:1 ratio is enough to tell the AI that the image needs to be square. Defining colors in hexadecimal also works for greating solid color fills or gradients.

create an image dynamic flat-lay of [uploaded image] on on-brand gradient background (#FFB5DD → #FFFFFF), bold center copy space for ‘48-Hour $2 Ice Cream Sale’, confetti burst particles, crisp commercial lighting, photorealistic, 1:1.

Prompt 2 - Customer Testimonial

This customer testimonial again uses hexadecimal colors, but in addition references the uploaded logo to include in the final output image.

create an image of a customer testimonial "The vanilla with sprinkles is the best! - Jaimey" soft pastel gradient backdrop (#FFB5DD → #FFFFFF), faint watermark logo with text in bottom right corner of [uploaded logo], centered large quote marks, airy minimal design, bokeh flecks, 1:1

Prompt 3 - Grand Opening

Again we use the uploaded logo, but this time it is included on the side of the building. Text could optionally be used to overlay on top of the image.

create an image of a festive grand opening, with confetti and ribbons, outside main st. ice cream shop with [uploaded logo], balloons in brand colors #FFB5DD and #FFFFFF and #584191 shallow depth of field, bright and welcoming, 1:1.

Prompt 4 - Valentine's Day Promotion

Here we get specific with font colors and font styles, along with placement.

create an image of flat-lay of heart-shaped red paper cutouts on brand color #FFFFFF, soft diffused light, ice cream cone [uploaded photo] center, negative space in upper left for promo text, "Get Your Valentine an Ice Cream" centered in brand color #584191, font Sans Serif Narrow Bold, logo [uploaded logo] on bottom right 1:1

Prompt 5 - Unboxing Promotion

Another example of controlling image placement and logo, and controlling text parameters.

create an image of a cardboard box open in brand color #FFB5DD on white background with ice cream cones flying out [uploaded image] and text below "Unbox Some Ice Cream Today" centered in brand color #584191, font Sans Serif Narrow Bold, logo [uploaded logo] on bottom right 1:1

Wrapup

ChatGPT is becoming a creative partner for graphic design and social media. For small businesses, this means faster turnarounds, reduced costs, and the ability to produce high-quality social media content at scale.

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