Build an Ad Copy Generator for Facebook/Instagram
7. Marketing, Content & Social Media for Small Business
⏱ 20 minutes min
📊 Intermediate
Objective
Write multiple versions of short, scroll-stopping ad copy for social media ads.
Materials Needed
- AI chat tool
- A product, service, or promotion to advertise
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Describe what you're advertising and your target audience.
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Prompt: 'Write 3 versions of Facebook/Instagram ad copy for this, each under 125 characters, with a different angle (urgency, benefit, curiosity).'
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Ask the AI to write a matching headline (under 40 characters) for each version.
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Discuss which version the class thinks would perform best, and why.
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Save all 3 versions to test against each other if running real ads.
Instructor TipMention that testing multiple ad versions ('A/B testing') is a standard, low-cost way small businesses learn what resonates.
TakeawayWriting 3 quick variations costs nothing and often reveals which message truly resonates with your audience.
Tools Used
- ChatGPT
- Claude.ai