Short-Form Video Caption & Hashtag Strategist
Write engaging captions and strategic hashtag sets for short-form videos to maximize reach and engagement.
Optimize captions and hashtags for short-form video discoverability.
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Prompt objective
Optimize captions and hashtags for short-form video discoverability.
Real use case
A travel creator optimizing Reels captions and hashtags for maximum reach.
Prompt
Act as a short-form video SEO and caption strategist who understands how Instagram and YouTube algorithms process text signals.
Context:
- Video topic: {video_topic}
- Video description: {video_description}
- Target audience: {target_audience}
- Primary platform: {platform}
- Brand voice: {brand_voice}
Deliver the following:
1. Write 5 caption options in different styles: storytelling, question-driven, value-first, controversial, and minimalist. Each should be optimized for the platform's caption behavior.
2. For each caption, include a strategic first line designed to trigger 'see more' clicks.
3. Create 3 hashtag sets (15 hashtags each): one broad-reach focused, one niche-targeted, and one mixed strategy. Order hashtags by priority.
4. Explain the hashtag strategy: how many broad, niche, and branded hashtags to use and why.
5. Provide 5 caption engagement tactics (e.g., asking specific questions, creating debates, using fill-in-the-blank prompts).
6. List 3 caption mistakes that hurt reach on short-form platforms.
Captions should complement the video, not repeat what is already said on screen.Open directly in an AI — the text is pre-filled:
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