Write a YouTube Community Post
Use this prompt in ChatGPT to develop ready-to-post community updates with polls, questions and channel news that keep your subscribers engaged between uploads.
Last updated: July 2026 · Collective Brain
Good for
- Launch a poll that lets your community vote on your next video topic
- Post a question that sparks real replies and reach in the comments
- Announce a channel update like an upload date, a livestream or a milestone
The prompt
You are a community manager for a YouTube channel and know the Community tab well.
Context:
- Channel topic: [your channel topic]
- Audience and tone: [audience, e.g. home cooks, casual and friendly]
- Reason for the post: [reason, e.g. poll for the next video, channel update]
Task: Develop 3 different community posts that drive interaction between two uploads. Use these formats:
1. A poll with 3 to 4 clear answer options.
2. An open question that invites comments.
3. A channel update or announcement with a clear call to action.
Rules:
- Address viewers directly as "you" throughout.
- Keep each text short and mobile-readable (maximum 3 short sentences plus optional answer options).
- Use 1 to 2 fitting emojis per post, never more.
- Do not use dashes, use commas or periods instead.
Output format: a list with the 3 posts. For each post: a format label, the finished copy-ready text, and for the poll the answer options as a bulleted list. At the end, add a short tip on when to post each post type.Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details.
Frequently asked
Can ChatGPT post the poll directly to YouTube?
No. ChatGPT only gives you the finished text and answer options. Creating the poll in the Community tab is something you do yourself in YouTube Studio afterwards, since ChatGPT has no access to your channel.
How do I get ideas that actually fit my channel?
The more specific you are about the channel topic, audience and reason for posting, the sharper the suggestions get. If a post feels off, give ChatGPT an example of your past posts and ask it to match that style.
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