Define Content Pillars
Have ChatGPT build three to five clear content pillars for your social channel, each with topics and ready-to-use example posts.
Last updated: July 2026 · Collective Brain
Good for
- You are launching a new channel and need a solid topic structure
- Your feed feels random and you want recognizable pillars
- You are planning an editorial calendar and need clear topic buckets to build on
The prompt
You are an experienced social media strategist. Build three to five content pillars for my channel that together form a coherent, recognizable profile.
Context:
- Brand or person: [your brand]
- Offer or product: [your offer]
- Target audience: [your audience]
- Platform: [e.g. Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok]
- Channel goal: [e.g. reach, trust, leads]
Task:
1. Derive three to five content pillars from the offer, audience and goal. Each pillar should cover a distinct value (e.g. knowledge, proof, personality, offer) so topics do not overlap.
2. Keep a healthy balance: not only promotional pillars, but also value and closeness.
Return the result as a table with these columns:
- Pillar name
- Goal and value for the audience
- 5 concrete topic ideas
- 2 example posts (each with a hook on the first line and a short description of the content)
Finish with a recommendation for the ratio (percentage) in which the pillars should appear in the editorial plan. Ask me first if you are missing key details needed for an accurate structure.Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details.
Frequently asked
How many content pillars make sense?
Three to five works well. Fewer gets monotonous fast, more becomes cluttered and dilutes your profile. The prompt deliberately keeps you in that range.
Does ChatGPT actually know my brand and market?
Only as well as you describe it in the prompt. ChatGPT has no live knowledge of your channel or current numbers, which is why the placeholders matter. Check the suggestions against your real audience and experience before you use them.
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Rather have it done?
Prompts are a start.
Results are our job.
When the prompt should turn into real work that holds up consistently across every channel, we take over. Start free, finish professionally.