Struggling to keep your content creator community engaged? This or That prompts offer a simple, playful way to spark conversation and connect members. Use our ready-to-go templates to keep things light, interactive, and fun.
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This or That content works because it removes barriers to participation. By presenting two clear, relatable options, you lower the effort required for members to jump in and share their preferences. The simplicity of choice is appealing, especially in busy online communities where members may hesitate to engage with more complex prompts.
For content creators, these questions tap into personal style, workflow, and creative habits, allowing everyone to relate. The casual tone encourages authenticity, helping members discover common ground or friendly differences. This type of interaction builds relationships, increases post visibility, and keeps your community feeling welcoming and lively.
Short-form videos or long-form videos - which do you love creating more?
💡 Example: "Short-form videos or long-form videos - which do you love creating more?"
Morning edits or late-night sessions - when are you most creative?
💡 Example: "Morning edits or late-night sessions - when are you most creative?"
Scripted content or going off the cuff? Drop your preference below.
💡 Example: "Scripted content or going off the cuff? Drop your preference below."
Do you prefer brainstorming on paper or digitally?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer brainstorming on paper or digitally?"
Editing with music or in silence - which helps you focus?
💡 Example: "Editing with music or in silence - which helps you focus?"
Instagram or YouTube - where do you share most of your content?
💡 Example: "Instagram or YouTube - where do you share most of your content?"
Do you prefer solo projects or collaborating with others?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer solo projects or collaborating with others?"
Photos or videos - which do you enjoy making more? Share why if you like!
💡 Example: "Photos or videos - which do you enjoy making more? Share why if you like!"
Do you batch your content or make it one at a time?
💡 Example: "Do you batch your content or make it one at a time?"
Text posts or visual posts - what gets your creative juices flowing?
💡 Example: "Text posts or visual posts - what gets your creative juices flowing?"
Do you outline your ideas or just start creating?
💡 Example: "Do you outline your ideas or just start creating?"
Go live or schedule content? Which do you prefer and why?
💡 Example: "Go live or schedule content? Which do you prefer and why?"
Planning content with a calendar or winging it day by day?
💡 Example: "Planning content with a calendar or winging it day by day?"
Do you prefer recording on your phone or with a camera?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer recording on your phone or with a camera?"
Editing on desktop or mobile? Let us know your go-to setup.
💡 Example: "Editing on desktop or mobile? Let us know your go-to setup."
Do you prefer creating tutorials or entertainment content?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer creating tutorials or entertainment content?"
Share now or perfect later - which describes your posting style?
💡 Example: "Share now or perfect later - which describes your posting style?"
Do you prefer working with natural light or studio lights?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer working with natural light or studio lights?"
Behind-the-scenes or finished product - what do you enjoy sharing more?
💡 Example: "Behind-the-scenes or finished product - what do you enjoy sharing more?"
Do you prefer responding to comments or DMs?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer responding to comments or DMs?"
Audio content or visual content - which do you find more fun to make?
💡 Example: "Audio content or visual content - which do you find more fun to make?"
Content planning apps or handwritten notes - what helps you stay organized?
💡 Example: "Content planning apps or handwritten notes - what helps you stay organized?"
Do you prefer sharing tips or telling stories?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer sharing tips or telling stories?"
Solo podcast or co-hosted podcast - which would you rather do and why?
💡 Example: "Solo podcast or co-hosted podcast - which would you rather do and why?"
Do you prefer hashtags or keyword optimization for reach?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer hashtags or keyword optimization for reach?"
Stock music or original tracks - what do you use for your content?
💡 Example: "Stock music or original tracks - what do you use for your content?"
Quick tips or deep dives - which content style do you enjoy making?
💡 Example: "Quick tips or deep dives - which content style do you enjoy making?"
Do you prefer weekly series or spontaneous content?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer weekly series or spontaneous content?"
Animated graphics or static images - what do you use most?
💡 Example: "Animated graphics or static images - what do you use most?"
Do you prefer to script your intros or freestyle them?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer to script your intros or freestyle them?"
PC or Mac - which do you use for content creation?
💡 Example: "PC or Mac - which do you use for content creation?"
Do you prefer sharing bloopers or keeping it polished?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer sharing bloopers or keeping it polished?"
Do you like working with templates or starting from scratch?
💡 Example: "Do you like working with templates or starting from scratch?"
Do you prefer audience Q and A or topic deep dives in your lives?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer audience Q and A or topic deep dives in your lives?"
Do you get inspired by music or visuals? Share your creative spark!
💡 Example: "Do you get inspired by music or visuals? Share your creative spark!"
Batch filming or filming as you go - what matches your workflow?
💡 Example: "Batch filming or filming as you go - what matches your workflow?"
Do you prefer working in silence or with background noise?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer working in silence or with background noise?"
Reels or Stories - where do you see the most engagement?
💡 Example: "Reels or Stories - where do you see the most engagement?"
Colorful feeds or minimalistic vibes - which do you go for?
💡 Example: "Colorful feeds or minimalistic vibes - which do you go for?"
Do you prefer sharing failures or only successes with your audience?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer sharing failures or only successes with your audience?"
Do you like scheduling posts or posting spontaneously? Tell us why!
💡 Example: "Do you like scheduling posts or posting spontaneously? Tell us why!"
Do you prefer using a tripod or handheld for your videos?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer using a tripod or handheld for your videos?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste your chosen prompt into your community post. Consider posting at peak times for your audience and adjust the frequency based on engagement levels. Check the comments and reply to keep the energy going. You can also add a fun emoji or image to make the post stand out, or use them as icebreakers in live chats and virtual meetups.
On all platforms, keep the prompt concise and visually clear. Use line breaks or emojis to separate options. On chat platforms, pin the post for easy access. For social feeds, add a relevant hashtag or image to boost reach. Encourage reactions, not just comments, to lower the barrier for participation.
To engage creators across multiple niches, customize the comparisons in your 'This or That' posts to reflect popular formats, tools, or workflow choices unique to each area. For example, use prompts such as 'Editing with Premiere Pro vs. Final Cut' for videographers, or 'Scripted vs. Conversational episodes' for podcasters. This niche-specific language makes the posts more relatable and sparks deeper conversations among creators.
Frame your 'This or That' posts around common monetization dilemmas creators face, such as 'Sponsored content vs. Affiliate links' or 'Patreon vs. Merchandising.' Use these prompts to encourage members to share personal experiences and tips, fostering knowledge exchange about best practices, pitfalls, and revenue diversification strategies.
When using polarizing industry topics, set clear community guidelines for respectful discussion, and include context in your post, e.g., 'What works best for your audience: short-form (Reels/TikTok) or long-form (YouTube/Podcasts)? Share why!' This approach encourages constructive sharing of strategies and helps creators learn from different perspectives.
Absolutely. Compare widely-used planning or productivity tools like 'Notion vs. Trello' or 'Google Calendar vs. Asana.' These prompts spark practical discussions where creators can exchange workflow tips, integration hacks, and recommendations based on their unique content strategies.
When using niche terminology, consider adding a brief explanation or example to your post (e.g., 'B-roll (supplemental footage) vs. Jump Cut (editing style)'). This makes the discussion accessible to newer creators while still engaging experienced members, ensuring everyone can participate meaningfully.
Create 'This or That' prompts around platform features and formats, like 'Instagram Carousels vs. Stories' or 'YouTube Shorts vs. Livestreams.' This invites members to compare reach, engagement, and creative approaches, helping the community stay updated on platform trends and discover new ways to optimize content.
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