By Jodie Cook,
Nobody cares about your generic LinkedIn comments. If you’re adding messages of cookie-cutter nonsense that scream “I used AI for this,” your well-intentioned engagement is actually hurting your reputation. Those comments read like everyone else’s and add zero value to the conversation. What if you could turn comments into a business growth tool instead?
Write comments that make people stop scrolling. Showcase your unique perspective and attract your dream clients. Here are the prompts to make that happen. Copy, paste and edit the square brackets in ChatGPT, and keep the same chat window open so the context carries through.
ChatGPT prompts for LinkedIn comments that actually stand out
Figure out your strongest beliefs
Most LinkedIn comments sound the same because most people think the same. They play it safe with vanilla statements nobody could disagree with. You post meaningless support that blends into the background noise. Your voice gets lost in the endless stream of “Great post!” and “Couldn’t agree more!” Take the below prompt and make better comments. Then personalise each one with another line.
“Help me create statements for LinkedIn comments that express my unique viewpoint. First, ask me questions about my core beliefs regarding [your industry/niche]. After each response, refine these into short, bold statements that would make compelling LinkedIn comment openers. Aim for statements that some might disagree with but that my ideal customers would strongly support. Make each statement direct, clear and under 15 words.”
Test your beliefs in a standalone post
You’ll never know what resonates until you put it out there. Writing comments with untested opinions is a waste of your valuable time. You might hit something with viral potential or you might miss completely. Most people never take the risk to find out what works. Test how comments are likely to perform by turning ideas into posts for your LinkedIn profile.
“Review the statements we just created together. Help me write a strong LinkedIn post testing these ideas with my network. Start with a powerful hook such as ’10 rules I live by in [my field]’ that creates curiosity. Then, list my statements in a numbered format. End with a call to action inviting people to share which ones they agree with, disagree with, or would add to the list. Write the entire post in my voice.”
Build a comment arsenal
One good comment isn’t enough. You need a stockpile of perspectives ready to deploy at the perfect moment. But building this (not to mention posting the ~20 daily comments that LinkedIn growth takes) takes hours you don’t have. Most business owners give up on commenting entirely when they realize the time investment required to do it right. Don’t let that be you.
“Take my core belief statement: ‘[Insert your strongest belief from previous exercise].’ Transform this into 10 different LinkedIn comments, each taking a slightly different angle on the same core idea. Each comment should start with the belief stated directly, then elaborate with a personal anecdote, practical example, or follow-up insight. Keep each comment under 100 words and maintain my natural speaking style.”
Create your target account list
Random commenting gets random results. Throwing generic thoughts on viral posts from strangers wastes your time. Spraying meaningless reactions across your feed does nothing for your business. Your limited attention deserves strategic direction. With the right tactics at the ready, your VA can run this system.
“Help me create a tactical plan for LinkedIn commenting. Ask me questions about my business goals, ideal clients, and industry thought leaders. Based on my answers, help me develop a list of 20 LinkedIn profiles I should engage with regularly. For each account type, suggest what content I should look for and which of my core beliefs would resonate most with their audience. Create a simple system for tracking my commenting activity and results.”
Make it personal
Copy-paste commenting is obvious and ineffective. Everyone can spot when you’re dropping the same thoughts everywhere. Generic beliefs without context feel jarring and out of place. Your brilliance gets lost when it’s not tailored to the conversation at hand.
“I want to customize my belief-based comments for specific posts. First, ask me to share an example LinkedIn post I want to comment on (I’ll paste the text). Analyse the post’s main message. Then, help me craft a comment that opens with my relevant belief statement and continues with 2-3 sentences that directly reference something specific from their post. End with either a thoughtful question or an additional resource that adds value. Make the comment feel personalized without being lengthy. [Optional: include a typo or something that breaks conventional grammar rules]”
Create LinkedIn comments that win clients and build your brand
Stop contributing to the LinkedIn noise. Start making comments people actually thank you for. Find your strongest beliefs that resonate with your dream audience. Test them openly, build your arsenal of perspectives, and target them strategically. Add personal touches that show you’re paying attention.
The best LinkedIn comments attract the right people to your profile. They start conversations that lead to connections and relationships that turn into business. Make your comments the reason someone reaches out today.
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By Jodie Cook,
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