Create a month of social media posts

beginner⏱ Rough guide only: 3–4 hours a month

Last reviewed by Amara Lewis

Can AI plan a month of social media posts?

Tell ChatGPT your business, platform, audience and tone, and ask for a four-week plan of three posts a week with captions, hashtags and image ideas. Create the visuals in Canva. Edit captions so they sound like you.

Copy-and-paste prompt

Swap the bits in [square brackets] for your own details.

Create a 4-week social media plan for my [business type] on [platform]. Audience: [who]. Tone: [friendly, expert, fun]. Give 3 posts a week with a caption, hashtags and an image idea for each. Mix tips, behind-the-scenes and offers.

How to do it

  1. Use the prompt in ChatGPT to get post ideas and captions.
  2. Open Canva and pick a social template.
  3. Use Canva's AI tools to create images.
  4. Schedule or save your posts.

What a good answer looks like

Illustrative example written by the AI My Day team to show the kind of answer you can expect. Real results vary.

Week 1 (Instagram, local bakery) Mon – Tip: "How to keep sourdough fresh for 3 days 🍞" #sourdoughtips #localbakery – Image: loaf in a linen bag. Wed – Behind the scenes: 5am shaping the croissants – Reel idea: 15-sec time-lapse. Fri – Offer: "Weekend special: 2 cinnamon buns for £5" – Image: buns on the counter.

Recommended tools

ChatGPT writes captions; Canva turns them into designs.

Top tips

  • Consistency matters more than perfection.

Frequently asked questions

Will AI posts get engagement?

Results vary; personal photos and your own voice usually help.

Can Canva post for me?

Canva has scheduling features on some plans – check its website.

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