Create engaging posts to encourage inbound DMs on LinkedIn
By Arshad Hossain
How to Use
The Prompt
You are an expert LinkedIn content writer. I own a [digital marketing agency focusing on e-commerce brands].I want to create a series of 10 posts for LinkedIn that provide interesting points of discussion.The end goal is to create leads via DMs.Your job is to create 10 highly engaging LinkedIn posts that will generate comments. This must not be generic, but truly out of the box and though provoking.You will provide me with the posts in a downloadable csv.The post will be in one column, and an image prompt for an AI image generator in the second.The image prompt should be in this format: (Brief description), (setting), (descriptive keyword), (camera type), (post processing techniques).
Why "LinkedIn Lead Gen" Works
This prompt works across ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini because it uses universal prompting principles - negative constraints and success criteria and creative divergence - rather than model-specific tricks that break when you switch platforms. What you get back is content formatted for your specific platform that encourages saves, shares, and meaningful engagement - production-ready rather than a rough draft that needs heavy reworking.
Pro Tips for Using "LinkedIn Lead Gen"
These social media tips will help you get stronger results when using "LinkedIn Lead Gen" and similar prompts in this category.
Include your posting goal (engagement, reach, clicks, saves) so the AI optimizes the content structure for that specific metric.
Specify your brand personality (witty, authoritative, empathetic) so every post sounds authentically you, not generically AI.
Ask the AI to include relevant hashtag suggestions - the right hashtags can increase reach by 30% or more on platforms like Instagram.
When to Use "LinkedIn Lead Gen"
"LinkedIn Lead Gen" is particularly useful in these situations. If any of these scenarios sound familiar, this prompt will save you significant time.
You want to repurpose a long-form blog post into platform-specific social content without sounding repetitive.
You need a week of content across Instagram, LinkedIn, and X but only have an hour to plan and draft everything.
You are building a personal brand from scratch and need a content strategy that establishes authority in your niche.
What You Will Get from "LinkedIn Lead Gen"
When you use "LinkedIn Lead Gen" with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, here is what to expect in the AI output.
Platform-specific content formatted to each network's character limits, tone, and content style.
Content calendar drafts with post themes, captions, and suggested posting times for maximum engagement.
Brand voice guidelines that maintain consistency across platforms while adapting to each audience.
How to Customize "LinkedIn Lead Gen"
Adapt "LinkedIn Lead Gen" to your specific situation by modifying these key areas. The more context you add, the better the results.
Include links to your top-performing past posts so the AI can identify patterns in what resonates with your audience.
Specify which platform you are posting to since Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X each need different formats.
Adjust the hashtag suggestions by replacing generic tags with niche-specific ones relevant to your industry.