Free This or That Templates for Digital Marketing Communities

Tired of trying to spark quick, fun conversations in your digital marketing community? This or That posts are a proven way to get members talking with minimal effort. Use our ready-to-go templates to boost engagement and create a playful vibe instantly.

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Why This Works

This or That prompts tap into our natural urge to make choices, especially when the options are simple and relatable. They lower the barrier to participation, making it easy for even shy or new members to jump in without overthinking their response. This style of content also encourages micro-engagement, which helps build momentum and keeps your community feeling active and welcoming.

In digital marketing communities, these prompts allow members to share preferences, habits, and opinions in a low-pressure way. This not only increases daily engagement but also helps members find common ground, sparking deeper discussions and camaraderie over time. The lighthearted tone also balances heavier, more technical content, creating a well-rounded member experience.

40 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

SEO or PPC - which do you prefer to work on?

πŸ’‘ Example: "SEO or PPC - which do you prefer to work on? I love the challenge of SEO!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #seo #ppc #preferences
2

Short videos or long-form blogs - which drives more results for you?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Short videos or long-form blogs - which drives more results for you? Short videos all the way."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #content #strategy #formats
3

Email marketing or social media - which would you pick if you could only use one?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Email marketing or social media - which would you pick if you could only use one? Email!"

πŸ”΄ High Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #email #social #choices
4

Organic reach or paid ads - which gives you more satisfaction?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Organic reach or paid ads - which gives you more satisfaction? Organic reach feels more rewarding."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #organic #ads #results
5

Scheduling tools or posting live - what is your go-to?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Scheduling tools or posting live - what is your go-to? Scheduling tools save my sanity."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #tools #workflow
6

Instagram or LinkedIn - where do you spend more time?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Instagram or LinkedIn - where do you spend more time? LinkedIn for sure."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #platforms #social media
7

Analytics dashboards or creative brainstorming - which excites you most?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Analytics dashboards or creative brainstorming - which excites you most? Creative brainstorming!"

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #analytics #creative
8

Webinars or podcasts - which do you prefer for learning?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Webinars or podcasts - which do you prefer for learning? Podcasts all day."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #learning #formats
9

Facebook Ads or Google Ads - which have you seen better ROI from?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Facebook Ads or Google Ads - which have you seen better ROI from? Google Ads for me."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #ads #roi
10

Morning content planning or late-night inspiration - when do your best ideas hit?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Morning content planning or late-night inspiration - when do your best ideas hit? Late-night for sure."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #habits #timing
11

Case studies or infographics - which do you enjoy creating more?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Case studies or infographics - which do you enjoy creating more? Infographics are fun."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #content #creation
12

B2B or B2C marketing - which do you find more challenging?

πŸ’‘ Example: "B2B or B2C marketing - which do you find more challenging? B2B is tougher for me."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #b2b #b2c #challenges
13

A/B testing or going with your gut - how do you make decisions?

πŸ’‘ Example: "A/B testing or going with your gut - how do you make decisions? I love A/B testing."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #testing #decision-making
14

Content calendar or spontaneous posting - which suits your style?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Content calendar or spontaneous posting - which suits your style? Content calendar every time."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #planning #style
15

Building a brand or running campaigns - what do you love more?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Building a brand or running campaigns - what do you love more? Running campaigns is my thing."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #branding #campaigns
16

Weekly reports or monthly reviews - which do you prefer?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Weekly reports or monthly reviews - which do you prefer? Monthly reviews for sure."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #reports #habits
17

GIFs or memes - what grabs your attention faster in a campaign?

πŸ’‘ Example: "GIFs or memes - what grabs your attention faster in a campaign? Memes never fail."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #creative #campaigns
18

Lead magnets or giveaways - which generates more engagement for you?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Lead magnets or giveaways - which generates more engagement for you? Giveaways work best."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #lead gen #engagement
19

In-person events or virtual webinars - which do you enjoy hosting more?

πŸ’‘ Example: "In-person events or virtual webinars - which do you enjoy hosting more? Virtual webinars are my choice."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #events #preferences
20

Writing copy or designing graphics - which is more fun for you?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Writing copy or designing graphics - which is more fun for you? Writing copy is my jam."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #copywriting #design
21

Mobile or desktop - where do you do most of your marketing work?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Mobile or desktop - where do you do most of your marketing work? Desktop for everything."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #devices #workflow
22

Split testing subject lines or call-to-action buttons - which do you prioritize?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Split testing subject lines or call-to-action buttons - which do you prioritize? Subject lines first."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #testing #email
23

Launching new products or optimizing existing ones - which do you enjoy more?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Launching new products or optimizing existing ones - which do you enjoy more? Launching new ones."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #product #marketing
24

Twitter or TikTok - which platform inspires your campaigns?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Twitter or TikTok - which platform inspires your campaigns? TikTok all the way."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #platforms #inspiration
25

Team brainstorming or solo strategy sessions - what helps you ideate best?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Team brainstorming or solo strategy sessions - what helps you ideate best? Team brainstorming is key."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #teamwork #strategy
26

UGC or influencer content - which do you trust more as a consumer?

πŸ’‘ Example: "UGC or influencer content - which do you trust more as a consumer? UGC wins for me."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #ugc #influencer #trust
27

Monday morning campaign launches or Friday wrap-ups - which do you prefer?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Monday morning campaign launches or Friday wrap-ups - which do you prefer? Friday wrap-ups!"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #habits #timing
28

Brand storytelling or data-driven marketing - what is your style?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Brand storytelling or data-driven marketing - what is your style? Storytelling all the way."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #storytelling #data
29

Listicles or in-depth guides - which content do you read first?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Listicles or in-depth guides - which content do you read first? In-depth guides."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #content #reading
30

Automated responses or personal replies - which works better for your brand?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Automated responses or personal replies - which works better for your brand? Personal replies are best."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #automation #customer service
31

Learning through online courses or hands-on projects - what helps you grow more?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Learning through online courses or hands-on projects - what helps you grow more? Hands-on projects always."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #learning #growth
32

Retargeting ads or lookalike audiences - which brings better results?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Retargeting ads or lookalike audiences - which brings better results? Retargeting ads for sure."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #ads #audiences
33

Video ads or carousel posts - which do you click on more?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Video ads or carousel posts - which do you click on more? Carousel posts!"

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #ads #formats
34

Daily check-ins or weekly recaps - what keeps you motivated?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Daily check-ins or weekly recaps - what keeps you motivated? Daily check-ins help me stay on track."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #check-ins #motivation
35

Learning from failures or celebrating wins - what do you post about more?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Learning from failures or celebrating wins - what do you post about more? Celebrating wins."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #learning #community
36

Single-channel focus or multichannel strategy - which is your current approach?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Single-channel focus or multichannel strategy - which is your current approach? Multichannel all the way."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #strategy #channels
37

Attending conferences or reading industry blogs - how do you stay updated?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Attending conferences or reading industry blogs - how do you stay updated? Reading blogs is easier."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Lurker #learning #industry
38

Responding to comments or DMs - which do you prioritize?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Responding to comments or DMs - which do you prioritize? Comments come first."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Average #engagement #social
39

Optimizing old content or publishing new posts - where do you spend more time?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Optimizing old content or publishing new posts - where do you spend more time? Publishing new posts is my focus."

🟑 Medium Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Frequent #content #optimization
40

Check analytics daily or once a week - what is your habit?

πŸ’‘ Example: "Check analytics daily or once a week - what is your habit? I check daily."

🟒 Low Engagement Barrier πŸ‘€ Irregular #analytics #habits

How to Use These Templates

Pick a template from the list and post it as a standalone thread or quick poll in your community. Encourage spontaneous replies by keeping your tone friendly and casual. Rotate themes to cover content creation, tools, habits, and trends. For extra engagement, ask members to share why they chose their answer or tag a friend to join in. These prompts work well as icebreakers, conversation starters, or quick daily check-ins.

Best Practices

  • Keep prompts simple and avoid industry jargon.
  • Focus on relatable, everyday marketing topics.
  • Encourage members to explain their choice for richer discussion.
  • Rotate between fun and work-related themes to maintain interest.
  • Respond to answers to keep the conversation going.

All Platforms Tips

These This or That templates work across all platforms. On forums, use as new threads or in dedicated engagement channels. On social media, try polls or image posts with the prompt. In chat-based groups, post as quick messages during active hours. Always follow up with replies or reactions to maximize engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I craft This or That questions that resonate with both B2B and B2C marketers in my digital marketing community?

Focus on universal digital marketing dilemmas that both B2B and B2C professionals encounter, such as 'Lead generation ads vs. brand awareness campaigns' or 'LinkedIn vs. Instagram for content distribution.' Clearly state the context in your template to drive engagement from both segments and prompt members to share their reasoning.

What are some effective This or That prompts for discussing paid vs. organic strategies in digital marketing?

Prompts like 'Google Ads vs. SEO for traffic growth' or 'Influencer marketing vs. branded content for reach' leverage common digital marketing decisions. These ignite debate and knowledge sharing by encouraging members to weigh the pros and cons of each tactic based on their experiences or campaign results.

How can I use This or That templates to spark discussion around emerging marketing trends, like AI-driven campaigns vs. traditional automation?

Frame your This or That questions to address current industry shifts, such as 'AI-generated content vs. human copywriting for social posts' or 'Chatbots vs. live chat for lead nurturing.' These templates encourage members to share first-hand observations on new tools and methodologies, fostering timely conversations.

What’s the best way to tailor This or That questions for digital marketers with different specialties, like email marketing vs. PPC?

Segment your templates by specialty, using prompts such as 'Drip campaigns vs. single-blast emails' for email marketers or 'Manual bid adjustments vs. automated bidding' for PPC specialists. This ensures relevance and encourages deeper, expertise-driven engagement around each digital marketing discipline.

How can I use This or That posts to address common digital marketing pain points, like attribution modeling or content ROI?

Create scenarios that reflect real-world challenges, such as 'Last-click vs. multi-touch attribution for campaign measurement' or 'Video content vs. blog posts for highest ROI.' These encourage practitioners to discuss their approaches, share analytics insights, and help others navigate similar hurdles.

Are there best practices for using This or That templates to facilitate discussion on platform-specific strategies, such as Facebook vs. TikTok ads?

Yes! Use prompts like 'Carousel ads on Facebook vs. short-form videos on TikTok for engagement' or 'Retargeting on Google vs. retargeting on Meta platforms.' These templates help members compare platforms based on campaign objectives, audience targeting, and creative formats, leading to rich, platform-specific knowledge exchange.

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