Social media guide

Free AI Social Media Prompts, Skills & Templates

Social media gets easier when strategy and production use the same system. These assets help you decide what to publish, create platform-ready formats, and keep a consistent cadence.

Editorial note: this guide compares Make Better's own currently published catalog. “Best” means best fit for the stated use case among those available assets, not a claim that we independently tested every template on the internet.

Our picks

Which template should you use?

Choose by the job you need to do, not by the position in the list. Each pick below has a different role in the workflow.

Best overall

Social Media Strategy Builder

Best for: Connecting content to business goals

Creates the strategic base before the posting calendar.

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Best for scheduling

30-Day Content Calendar

Best for: Planning a consistent month

Balances themes, goals, and formats across 30 days.

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Best for Instagram

Instagram Carousel Creator

Best for: Creating educational carousels

Builds a logical slide flow with a clear opening and close.

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Best for video

Short-Form Video Script Writer

Best for: Reels, Shorts, and TikTok scripts

Keeps the script focused on one idea and one audience action.

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Best for LinkedIn

LinkedIn Profile Optimizer

Best for: Improving profile positioning

Aligns the headline, about section, proof, and call to action.

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Best for openings

Hook Generator

Best for: Making posts more compelling

Provides multiple audience-relevant ways to open a post.

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How we chose

What makes a useful template in this category

Matches the platform

Choose the format and constraints of the channel you use.

Connects to a goal

Reach, leads, trust, and conversion require different content decisions.

Creates consistency

A repeatable workflow matters more than one viral-looking draft.

Current catalog

Open the free templates

The individual asset page shows the current availability, description, and claim flow. Pricing on that page always takes precedence over this editorial guide.

Need the workflow first?

Use the practical guide before choosing a template

The use-case page walks through the job step by step and explains when each type of resource becomes useful.

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Want broader context?

Explore the topic hub or full collection

Use the topic hub for guides and concepts. Use the collection when you want a focused catalog view without the comparison layer.

Common questions

Questions before you choose

Are these social media assets free?

Yes. The listed Make Better assets are currently free unless their asset page says otherwise.

Which asset is best for LinkedIn?

Use LinkedIn Profile Optimizer for positioning, then Hook Generator and 30-Day Content Calendar for publishing.

Can a small business use these assets?

Yes. Add your audience, offer, resources, and channel constraints before running the workflow.

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