Copy/paste templates are included below for every post, text, and direct message. Most vendors who follow this get 2-5 orders within 72 hours. Watch the video below to see how you can get orders in 72 hours or less.
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📋 Copy/Paste Templates (click triangle to open each day's actions)
Day 0 - Instagram /Facebook post
Day 0 - Instagram /Facebook post
🎉 Big news! I'm now taking online orders! You can order [your products - "fresh sourdough," "pastured eggs," "handmade soap"] anytime and pick up at [location - "Sandy Springs Farmers Market on Saturdays"]. No more waiting for market day - preorder now and skip the line. Link in my bio 👆
Day 0 - Instagram Story
Day 0 - Instagram Story
[Product photo background] Top text: "Order online now! 👇" [Add link sticker to your storefront] Bottom text: "Tap to order for pickup"
Day 1 - Text to Past Customers
Day 1 - Text to Past Customers
Hey [Name]! Quick update - I just launched online ordering so you can get [product they bought] anytime, not just at the market. Thought you'd want to know since you love the [that product]. Link: [your storefront URL] Let me know if you want me to hold anything! 😊
Day - 1 Instagram DM:
Day - 1 Instagram DM:
Hey! Thanks for always supporting my posts 🙏 Just wanted to let you know I'm now taking orders online - you can grab [products] anytime for pickup at [location]. Link: [storefront URL] Figured you'd want first dibs! 😊
Day 2- Deadline post
Day 2- Deadline post
⏰ Reminder: Preorders close FRIDAY at 5pm! This week I'm making:
[Product 1] (only [X] available)
[Product 2] (only [X] available)
[Product 3] (only [X] available)
Order now for Saturday pickup: [link] Once they're gone, they're gone! 🙌
Day 2 Final Story
Day 2 Final Story
[Product photo] "Last chance! ⏰" "Orders close Friday 5pm" "Only [X] left!" [Link sticker]
Action steps to get started
Copy Day 0 post template above:
Replace [brackets] with your info
Add product photos and post NOW
Create Story with your link
Text the link to 3 past customers. Do this in the next 30 minutes.
Use AI to help you personalize your content
🤖 AI CUSTOMIZATION PROMPTS: Use these prompts with ChatGPT or Claude to personalize your content:
FOR POSTS: "Write a casual Instagram post (50-75 words) announcing online ordering for my [product] business. Include: business name [name], products [list], pickup [location]. Friendly tone, not corporate. End with 'Link in bio'"
FOR TEXTS: "Write a friendly text (2-3 sentences) to past customer [name] about online ordering. They usually buy [product]. My business: [name]. Link: [URL]. Warm, personal tone under 50 words."
FOR DEADLINE POSTS: "Write Instagram post (50-75 words) with urgency for preorders closing Friday 5pm. Products: [list with quantities]. Pickup: [day]. Link: [URL]. Friendly urgency tone."
💡 Key Points to Remember:
✅ 70-80% get first order in 72 hours
✅ Day 1 texts = highest conversion
✅ You're not spamming - you're helping
✅ Use templates weekly for consistency