Running out of ways to spark lively conversations in your content marketing community? Would You Rather questions are a proven way to encourage members to think creatively and join in. Use these ready-made templates to foster fun, insightful, and memorable discussions in your group.
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Would You Rather questions tap into our natural curiosity and desire to compare options. When scenarios are tailored to content marketing, they become even more engaging and relevant, allowing members to reflect on their preferences, strategies, and creative approaches. This format lowers the barrier to participation, making it easy for both new and seasoned members to jump in.
For content marketers, these questions provide a playful way to explore industry concepts, trends, and habits without the pressure of a right or wrong answer. They encourage storytelling, personal sharing, and sometimes even healthy debates. The result is a more connected and active community where members learn from each other's perspectives.
By regularly using Would You Rather prompts, community managers can build a culture of interaction and inclusivity. These questions create a sense of belonging, spark new ideas, and help members bond over shared challenges and victories in the content marketing world.
Would you rather spend a day brainstorming content ideas or editing drafts?
💡 Example: "Would you rather spend a day brainstorming content ideas or editing drafts?"
Would you rather master SEO or become a viral social media storyteller?
💡 Example: "Would you rather master SEO or become a viral social media storyteller? Tell us why!"
Would you rather triple your content budget or double your content team?
💡 Example: "Would you rather triple your content budget or double your content team? Share your pick!"
Would you rather write a blog post every day or record a podcast every week?
💡 Example: "Would you rather write a blog post every day or record a podcast every week?"
Would you rather go viral once or have steady growth all year?
💡 Example: "Would you rather go viral once or have steady growth all year? Explain your choice!"
Would you rather create content only for LinkedIn or only for YouTube?
💡 Example: "Would you rather create content only for LinkedIn or only for YouTube?"
Would you rather work with a celebrity influencer or a micro-influencer?
💡 Example: "Would you rather work with a celebrity influencer or a micro-influencer? Tell us why!"
Would you rather never use stock images or never use hashtags?
💡 Example: "Would you rather never use stock images or never use hashtags?"
Would you rather launch a new blog or a new email newsletter?
💡 Example: "Would you rather launch a new blog or a new email newsletter?"
Would you rather manage content for a fast-paced startup or a big established brand?
💡 Example: "Would you rather manage content for a fast-paced startup or a big established brand?"
Would you rather write long-form guides or create short video tutorials?
💡 Example: "Would you rather write long-form guides or create short video tutorials?"
Would you rather have unlimited ideas or unlimited time to create content?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have unlimited ideas or unlimited time to create content? Share your thoughts!"
Would you rather repurpose old content or always create something new?
💡 Example: "Would you rather repurpose old content or always create something new?"
Would you rather do keyword research or competitor analysis?
💡 Example: "Would you rather do keyword research or competitor analysis?"
Would you rather host a live webinar or an in-person workshop?
💡 Example: "Would you rather host a live webinar or an in-person workshop?"
Would you rather go all-in on storytelling or data-driven content?
💡 Example: "Would you rather go all-in on storytelling or data-driven content? Share why!"
Would you rather have every blog post rank on page one or get 1000 shares each?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have every blog post rank on page one or get 1000 shares each? Which matters more?"
Would you rather attend a content marketing conference or take an online masterclass?
💡 Example: "Would you rather attend a content marketing conference or take an online masterclass?"
Would you rather automate all your publishing or personalize every post?
💡 Example: "Would you rather automate all your publishing or personalize every post?"
Would you rather get content inspiration from books or from TikTok trends?
💡 Example: "Would you rather get content inspiration from books or from TikTok trends?"
Would you rather write for a niche audience or a broad audience?
💡 Example: "Would you rather write for a niche audience or a broad audience?"
Would you rather have a post go viral for the wrong reason or quietly underperform?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a post go viral for the wrong reason or quietly underperform? Why?"
Would you rather get daily feedback from your audience or monthly analytics reports?
💡 Example: "Would you rather get daily feedback from your audience or monthly analytics reports?"
Would you rather always have trending topics or evergreen content?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always have trending topics or evergreen content?"
Would you rather spend time on content promotion or on content creation?
💡 Example: "Would you rather spend time on content promotion or on content creation?"
Would you rather work solo or collaborate with a team on every project?
💡 Example: "Would you rather work solo or collaborate with a team on every project?"
Would you rather have unlimited video editing skills or graphic design skills?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have unlimited video editing skills or graphic design skills?"
Would you rather publish only written content or only visual content?
💡 Example: "Would you rather publish only written content or only visual content?"
Would you rather never use analytics or never use a content calendar?
💡 Example: "Would you rather never use analytics or never use a content calendar?"
Would you rather launch a new campaign every month or focus on one big yearly campaign?
💡 Example: "Would you rather launch a new campaign every month or focus on one big yearly campaign?"
Would you rather have more time for research or more time for editing?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have more time for research or more time for editing?"
Would you rather be known for creativity or consistency in your content?
💡 Example: "Would you rather be known for creativity or consistency in your content? Why?"
Would you rather schedule all content a month ahead or post on the fly?
💡 Example: "Would you rather schedule all content a month ahead or post on the fly?"
Would you rather outsource writing or design?
💡 Example: "Would you rather outsource writing or design?"
Would you rather create content for B2B or B2C brands?
💡 Example: "Would you rather create content for B2B or B2C brands?"
Would you rather never use emojis or never use bullet points in your content?
💡 Example: "Would you rather never use emojis or never use bullet points in your content?"
Would you rather see instant results or gradual growth from your content?
💡 Example: "Would you rather see instant results or gradual growth from your content?"
Would you rather experiment with AI tools or stick with traditional methods?
💡 Example: "Would you rather experiment with AI tools or stick with traditional methods? Share your experience!"
Would you rather create evergreen how-to guides or timely trend reports?
💡 Example: "Would you rather create evergreen how-to guides or timely trend reports?"
Would you rather have every piece of content shared by an industry leader or loved by your niche community?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have every piece of content shared by an industry leader or loved by your niche community? Why?"
Would you rather focus on written storytelling or visual storytelling?
💡 Example: "Would you rather focus on written storytelling or visual storytelling?"
Would you rather win an award for best content or get featured in a top publication?
💡 Example: "Would you rather win an award for best content or get featured in a top publication? Which matters more to you?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste your chosen question into your community platform. Add a short intro or emoji to match your group's vibe if you wish. Encourage members to explain their choice to deepen the discussion. Consider posting a new question weekly or during slow periods to reignite engagement. Monitor responses and reply to comments to keep the conversation going. Rotate topics to cover different aspects of content marketing and keep things fresh.
For all platforms, use engaging visuals or simple branded graphics to highlight your Would You Rather posts. Schedule posts during high-activity hours and use platform features like polls or stories to make it easy for members to participate. Keep language concise for mobile users, and tag or mention active members to jumpstart the discussion.
Absolutely! Framing Would You Rather questions around distinct content marketing formats—like 'Would you rather invest in a 2,500-word pillar blog or a 10-part short-form video series?'—sparks discussion on strategy, resource allocation, and audience preferences. This helps members share insights about what works best for different goals and channels in content marketing.
Craft Would You Rather scenarios that force a choice between content distribution tactics, such as 'Would you rather prioritize organic SEO or paid social promotion for your next campaign?' This encourages members to share experiences and tips about overcoming distribution bottlenecks, platform algorithms, and ROI measurement—key topics for content marketers.
Yes, you can create hyper-relevant Would You Rather questions based on persona challenges, such as 'Would you rather build content for decision-makers or end-users?' or 'Would you rather focus on B2B or B2C content strategies?' This helps marketers discuss segmentation, content personalization, and messaging tactics specific to their unique audiences.
Be intentional about your scenarios by referencing current best practices and industry trends. For example, instead of outdated choices like 'keyword stuffing vs. high keyword density,' use options like 'AI-assisted content creation vs. human-only editorial workflows.' This keeps discussions forward-thinking and educational for all group members.
Pose questions that make members choose between KPIs, such as 'Would you rather double your organic traffic or boost your average session duration by 50%?' This sparks valuable conversations around prioritizing goals, interpreting analytics, and demonstrating ROI in content marketing campaigns.
Create scenarios like 'Would you rather repurpose a webinar into blog posts or an email nurture series?' This opens up dialogue about maximizing content value, workflow efficiencies, and cross-channel promotion—core concerns for content marketing professionals looking to extend content lifecycle and reach.
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