writing-ad-copy
Ad Copy Generator
When to use this skill
- User asks to write ad copy
- User needs Google Ads headlines
- User wants Facebook/Instagram ad copy
- User mentions LinkedIn ads
- User needs A/B testing variants
Workflow
- Identify platform and campaign goal
- Gather offer and audience details
- Generate headline variants
- Write description/body copy
- Create A/B test variations
- Validate character limits
Instructions
Step 1: Identify Platform Requirements
| Platform | Headlines | Description | Character Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Search | 3 headlines | 2 descriptions | H: 30 chars, D: 90 chars |
| Google Display | 1-5 headlines | 1-5 descriptions | H: 30 chars, D: 90 chars |
| Facebook/Instagram | 1 primary text | 1 headline + 1 description | Primary: 125, H: 40, D: 30 |
| 1 intro text | 1 headline | Intro: 150, H: 70 | |
| Twitter/X | 1 ad copy | — | 280 chars total |
| TikTok | 1 ad text | — | 100 chars |
| Microsoft Ads | 3 headlines | 2 descriptions | H: 30 chars, D: 90 chars |
| 1 title | 1 description | T: 100, D: 500 |
Step 2: Campaign Goal Selection
| Goal | Focus | CTA Style |
|---|---|---|
| Awareness | Brand, reach | Learn more, Discover |
| Consideration | Features, benefits | See how, Find out |
| Conversion | Action, urgency | Buy now, Get started |
| Lead gen | Value exchange | Download, Get free |
| App install | Features, ratings | Install, Try free |
| Traffic | Curiosity, value | Read more, Visit |
Step 3: Headline Formulas
Google Ads headlines (30 characters max):
| Formula | Example |
|---|---|
| [Benefit] + [Timeframe] | "Lose 10 Pounds in 30 Days" |
| [Action] + [Product] | "Try TaskFlow Free Today" |
| [Number] + [Result] | "50% More Leads Guaranteed" |
| [Question hook] | "Still Using Spreadsheets?" |
| [Problem solver] | "End Invoice Chaos Now" |
| [Social proof] | "Join 10,000+ Happy Users" |
| [Urgency] | "Sale Ends Tonight" |
| [Price/offer] | "Plans Starting at $9/mo" |
Facebook/Instagram headlines (40 characters):
| Formula | Example |
|---|---|
| [Outcome] Made Easy | "Email Marketing Made Easy" |
| The [Adjective] Way to [Goal] | "The Fastest Way to Learn Code" |
| [Number] [Audience] Love This | "50K Marketers Love This Tool" |
| Stop [Pain], Start [Gain] | "Stop Guessing, Start Growing" |
| Finally, [Solution] | "Finally, Affordable Design" |
LinkedIn headlines (70 characters):
| Formula | Example |
|---|---|
| [Result] for [Audience] | "Pipeline Growth for B2B Sales Teams" |
| How [Company Type] [Achieve Goal] | "How Agencies Scale Without Hiring" |
| The [Industry] Guide to [Topic] | "The Enterprise Guide to AI Adoption" |
| [Number]+ [Audience] Trust [Brand] | "5,000+ CFOs Trust Our Platform" |
Step 4: Body Copy Templates
Google Ads descriptions (90 characters max):
**Template 1: Benefit-focused**
[Key benefit]. [Supporting feature]. [CTA] today.
Example: "Save 10+ hours weekly on reports. Auto-sync from 50+ sources. Start free trial today."
**Template 2: Problem-solution**
[Pain point]? [Solution]. [Proof point]. [CTA].
Example: "Tired of missed deadlines? TaskFlow keeps teams on track. Rated #1 on G2. Try it free."
**Template 3: Offer-focused**
[Offer]. [What you get]. [Urgency/guarantee]. [CTA].
Example: "Get 50% off annual plans. All features included. Cancel anytime. Sign up now."
Facebook/Instagram primary text (125 characters optimal):
**Template 1: Hook + benefit + CTA**
[Attention hook]
[Key benefit in 1-2 sentences]
[CTA with link]
**Example:**
Spending hours on social media with nothing to show for it?
Our tool schedules a month of content in 10 minutes.
👉 Try free for 14 days
---
**Template 2: Problem + solution + proof**
[State the problem]
[Introduce your solution]
[Social proof]
[CTA]
**Example:**
Creating content is exhausting.
ContentAI writes posts that sound like you—in seconds.
Used by 25,000+ creators.
🚀 Get started free
LinkedIn intro text (150 characters optimal):
**Template 1: Professional pain + solution**
[Industry pain point] is costing you [what].
[Your solution] helps [audience] [achieve result].
[CTA with value prop]
**Example:**
Manual reporting is costing your team 15+ hours per week.
DataSync automates dashboards for finance teams—so you can focus on insights.
Download our free ROI calculator →
---
**Template 2: Results-focused**
[Client type] are seeing [specific result] with [solution].
[Brief explanation of how]
[CTA]
**Example:**
B2B SaaS companies are seeing 3x pipeline growth with our outbound system.
We combine AI prospecting with human-written sequences.
Book a demo to see your custom plan →
Step 5: A/B Testing Variants
Create 3-5 variants per element:
## Headline Variants
**Angle 1: Benefit-focused**
- "Save 10 Hours Every Week"
- "Get Back Your Evenings"
- "Work Less, Achieve More"
**Angle 2: Problem-focused**
- "Stop Wasting Time on Reports"
- "End Spreadsheet Chaos"
- "Tired of Manual Work?"
**Angle 3: Social proof**
- "Join 10,000+ Happy Teams"
- "Rated #1 by Analysts"
- "Trusted by Fortune 500"
**Angle 4: Offer-focused**
- "Start Free—No Card Needed"
- "Try Premium Free for 30 Days"
- "50% Off This Week Only"
Description variants:
## Description Variants
**V1 (Benefit + feature):**
"Automate your workflow and save 10+ hours per week.
Integrates with 100+ tools. Start your free trial."
**V2 (Problem + solution):**
"Stop drowning in manual tasks. Our AI handles the
boring work so you can focus on growth. Try free."
**V3 (Social proof + CTA):**
"Trusted by 25,000+ teams worldwide. See why companies
choose us for workflow automation. Book a demo."
**V4 (Urgency + offer):**
"Limited time: 50% off all plans. Get started in
minutes with our no-code setup. Offer ends Friday."
Step 6: Platform-Specific Templates
Google Responsive Search Ad:
## Google RSA: [Campaign Name]
### Headlines (15 required, 30 chars each)
1. [Benefit headline]
2. [Feature headline]
3. [Brand + product]
4. [Question hook]
5. [Social proof]
6. [Offer/price]
7. [Urgency]
8. [Action + benefit]
9. [Problem solver]
10. [Outcome focused]
11. [Keyword insertion: {KeyWord:Default}]
12. [Location: {LOCATION(City)}]
13. [Countdown: {COUNTDOWN...}]
14. [Alternative benefit]
15. [CTA focused]
### Descriptions (4 required, 90 chars each)
1. [Full benefit + feature + CTA]
2. [Problem + solution + proof]
3. [Offer + guarantee + CTA]
4. [Differentiator + social proof]
### Pin suggestions:
- Pin brand name to H1 or H2
- Pin primary CTA to D1
Facebook/Instagram Ad:
## Meta Ad: [Campaign Name]
### Primary Text (3 variants)
**V1:**
[Hook question or statement]
[2-3 lines of benefit copy]
[Social proof if available]
[CTA with emoji] [Link]
**V2:**
[Problem statement]
[Solution introduction]
[Key differentiator]
[CTA]
**V3:**
[Story hook]
[Outcome achieved]
[How they can get it too]
[CTA]
### Headlines (5 variants, 40 chars)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
### Descriptions (3 variants, 30 chars)
1.
2.
3.
### CTA Button: [Select: Learn More / Sign Up / Shop Now / etc.]
LinkedIn Ad:
## LinkedIn Ad: [Campaign Name]
### Intro Text (3 variants, 150 chars optimal)
**V1 (Problem-solution):**
[Problem] → [Solution] → [CTA]
**V2 (Results-focused):**
[Result achieved] → [How] → [CTA]
**V3 (Question hook):**
[Question] → [Answer teaser] → [CTA]
### Headlines (3 variants, 70 chars)
1.
2.
3.
### CTA: [Select from LinkedIn options]
Step 7: Emotional Triggers
Power words by emotion:
| Emotion | Words |
|---|---|
| Urgency | Now, today, limited, fast, instant, hurry |
| Exclusivity | Secret, insider, VIP, exclusive, members-only |
| Fear of loss | Don't miss, last chance, before it's gone |
| Trust | Proven, guaranteed, certified, secure, trusted |
| Curiosity | Discover, reveal, unlock, hidden, surprising |
| Savings | Free, save, discount, deal, bonus, extra |
| Results | Boost, increase, grow, double, transform |
Step 8: CTA Best Practices
CTAs by platform:
| Platform | Strong CTAs |
|---|---|
| Get Quote, Shop Now, Learn More, Start Free | |
| Shop Now, Learn More, Sign Up, Get Offer | |
| Shop Now, Learn More, Swipe Up | |
| Learn More, Download, Sign Up, Request Demo | |
| Learn More, Shop, Sign Up |
CTA formulas:
| Pattern | Example |
|---|---|
| Action + benefit | "Get your free guide" |
| Action + urgency | "Claim your spot now" |
| Action + low friction | "Start free—no card required" |
| Action + specificity | "Book your 15-min demo" |
Step 9: Compliance Checklist
Before publishing:
- No trademarked terms (unless authorized)
- No superlatives without proof ("best", "fastest")
- No misleading claims or fake urgency
- Landing page matches ad promise
- Proper disclosures for offers/pricing
- No prohibited content per platform
- Dynamic insertions have fallback text
- Character limits respected
Platform-specific rules:
| Platform | Key Restrictions |
|---|---|
| No exclamation marks in headlines, no ALL CAPS | |
| 20% text rule for images relaxed but minimized | |
| Professional tone, no clickbait | |
| All | No deceptive claims, landing page relevance |
Step 10: Performance Optimization Notes
Test priority order:
- Headlines (biggest impact)
- Primary CTA
- Offer/value proposition
- Description copy
- Visual elements (separate from copy)
Metrics to track:
| Metric | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CTR | Ad relevance and appeal |
| Conversion rate | Landing page + offer alignment |
| CPC | Auction competitiveness |
| Quality Score (Google) | Ad relevance + experience |
| Relevance Score (Meta) | Audience targeting fit |
Output Format
## Ad Copy: [Campaign/Product Name]
**Platform:** [Google/Facebook/LinkedIn/etc.]
**Goal:** [Awareness/Consideration/Conversion]
**Target audience:** [Who this is for]
**Offer:** [What you're promoting]
---
### Headlines (A/B Variants)
1. [Headline 1]
2. [Headline 2]
3. [Headline 3]
4. [Headline 4]
5. [Headline 5]
### Descriptions / Body Copy (A/B Variants)
**V1:**
[Full copy]
**V2:**
[Full copy]
**V3:**
[Full copy]
### CTA
Primary: [CTA button/text]
Secondary: [If applicable]
---
### Character Count Validation
| Element | Limit | V1 | V2 | V3 |
| ----------- | ----- | --- | --- | --- |
| Headline | [X] | ✓/✗ | ✓/✗ | ✓/✗ |
| Description | [X] | ✓/✗ | ✓/✗ | ✓/✗ |
### Testing Notes
- Test [element] against [element]
- Primary hypothesis: [What you expect to win]
Validation
Before completing:
- Character limits met for all elements
- At least 3-5 headline variants
- At least 2-3 description variants
- CTA included and appropriate
- No policy-violating content
- Clear value proposition
- Matches landing page messaging
- Testing recommendations provided
Error Handling
- No platform specified: Ask which platform(s); provide Google + Meta templates as default.
- Exceeds character limits: Shorten while preserving meaning; suggest alternate wording.
- No clear offer: Ask what the user wants prospects to do (buy, sign up, download).
- Generic copy: Add specific numbers, outcomes, or differentiators.
- Missing audience: Ask who the ideal customer is to tailor messaging.
Resources
- Google Ads Policies - Compliance guidelines
- Facebook Ad Library - Competitor research
- SparkToro - Audience research
- Hemingway Editor - Readability check
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