Claude-skill-registry writing-ad-copy
Creates platform-specific ad copy for paid campaigns with A/B variants. Use when the user asks about ad copy, PPC ads, Google Ads, Facebook ads, LinkedIn ads, or paid campaign copy.
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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