AI Prompts for Business Owners
28 ready-to-use prompts for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini — built for ecommerce brand owners. Copy one, swap in the details in [brackets], and put AI to work on your marketing, content, and operations.
Product & Merchandising
Turn plain product specs into descriptions, bundles, and category copy that sell.
Write a converting product description
Act as an expert ecommerce copywriter for my brand [brand name], which sells [product category]. Write a product description for [product name]. Key features: [list features]. Ideal customer: [describe customer]. Use a [tone: friendly / premium / playful] tone. Lead with the main benefit, weave in the features as benefits, address one common objection, and end with a short call to action. Keep it under 120 words.
Turn features into benefit bullets
Here are the raw features of my product [product name]: [paste features]. Rewrite them as 5 scannable benefit-driven bullet points a shopper would care about. Each bullet should start with the benefit, then briefly explain the feature that delivers it.
Suggest profitable product bundles
My store sells these products: [paste product list with prices]. Suggest 5 product bundles that would increase average order value. For each bundle, give it a catchy name, list which products it includes, explain why these items go together, and suggest a bundle price and the discount vs. buying separately.
Write category / collection page copy
Write an SEO-friendly intro paragraph (60-90 words) for my [collection name] collection page. Brand: [brand name]. This collection includes [describe products]. Naturally include the keyword [target keyword], speak to why shoppers buy from this collection, and keep the tone [tone].
Advertising & Paid Media
Generate ad angles, hooks, and copy for Meta, Google, and TikTok campaigns.
Brainstorm ad angles
I'm advertising [product name] for my ecommerce brand [brand name]. My target customer is [describe customer] and their biggest pain point is [pain point]. Give me 10 distinct advertising angles (e.g. problem/solution, social proof, transformation, fear of missing out). For each, write one sentence explaining the angle and who it would resonate with most.
Write Meta (Facebook/Instagram) ad copy
Write 3 variations of Facebook/Instagram ad copy for [product name]. Brand: [brand name]. Offer: [current offer]. Target audience: [describe audience]. Each variation should have a scroll-stopping first line, 2-3 short body lines focused on benefits, and a clear call to action. Include 3 headline options for each.
Write Google Search ads
Create a Google Responsive Search Ad for [product/keyword]. Give me 15 headlines (max 30 characters each) and 4 descriptions (max 90 characters each). Emphasize [key selling points] and include the offer [offer]. Make sure some headlines include the keyword [target keyword].
Write short-form video hooks (TikTok/Reels)
Write 10 short-form video hooks (first 3 seconds) for a TikTok/Reels ad promoting [product name] to [target audience]. Mix curiosity, bold claims, relatable problems, and pattern interrupts. Keep each hook under 12 words.
Email & SMS Marketing
Draft flows, campaigns, and subject lines that recover carts and drive repeat sales.
Design a welcome email flow
Outline a 4-email welcome flow for new subscribers to my ecommerce brand [brand name], which sells [product category]. For each email, give the goal, the ideal send timing, a subject line, and 2-3 bullet points on what the email should say. First-time offer available: [offer].
Write an abandoned cart sequence
Write a 3-email abandoned cart recovery sequence for [brand name]. Email 1 (reminder, 1 hour later), Email 2 (handle objections + social proof, 24 hours later), Email 3 (final nudge with urgency, 48 hours later). For each, give a subject line, preview text, and the body copy. Keep the tone [tone] and don't discount until the final email.
Write a promotional campaign email
Write a promotional email for [brand name] announcing [sale/offer]. Audience: [describe list]. Include 3 subject line options, preview text, a compelling headline, short benefit-led body copy, and a clear CTA button label. Create a sense of urgency without sounding spammy.
Generate high-open subject lines
Give me 15 email subject lines for a campaign about [topic/offer] from [brand name]. Mix curiosity, benefit, urgency, and personalization styles. Keep each under 50 characters and avoid spam-trigger words.
Social Media & Content
Plan calendars, captions, and content ideas that build an engaged audience.
Build a 2-week content calendar
Create a 2-week social media content calendar for my ecommerce brand [brand name] on [platforms]. We sell [product category] to [target audience]. Include a mix of educational, behind-the-scenes, product, user-generated content, and promotional posts. For each day, give the content type, a post idea, and a caption starter.
Write engaging captions
Write 5 Instagram captions for a post featuring [product name] from [brand name]. Vary the style: storytelling, question-based, tip-based, benefit-led, and playful. Include relevant emoji sparingly and end each with a call to action and 5 suggested hashtags.
Generate content ideas from a product
My product is [product name], which helps customers [main benefit]. Give me 20 content ideas across Reels, carousels, and stories that would attract [target audience]. Group them by funnel stage (awareness, consideration, conversion).
Draft a UGC creator brief
Write a short creator brief for a UGC video promoting [product name] from [brand name]. Include the goal, target audience, key talking points, the hook, a suggested shot list, do's and don'ts, and the call to action.
SEO & Blog Content
Find keywords, outline articles, and write content that ranks and drives traffic.
Map keyword & topic clusters
I run an ecommerce store selling [product category]. Suggest 5 topic clusters I could target with blog content to attract buyers. For each cluster, give one pillar topic and 5 supporting article ideas, each with a suggested target keyword and search intent.
Outline an SEO blog post
Create a detailed SEO blog post outline targeting the keyword [target keyword]. Audience: [describe reader]. Include an SEO title under 60 characters, a meta description, an H1, and a logical H2/H3 structure with brief notes on what to cover in each section and where to naturally link to product pages.
Write a buyer's guide
Write a helpful buyer's guide titled 'How to choose the right [product category]'. Audience: [describe customer]. Cover the key factors to consider, common mistakes, and how to match a product to their needs. Keep it genuinely useful and non-salesy, then end with a soft recommendation to browse [brand name].
Generate FAQ + schema content
Generate 8 frequently asked questions (with concise, helpful answers) that customers ask before buying [product name]. Focus on objections, sizing/fit, shipping, and returns. Format them so I can use them in an FAQ section with FAQ schema.
Customer Experience & Retention
Improve support, reviews, and loyalty to turn one-time buyers into repeat customers.
Draft support reply templates
Write friendly, on-brand customer support reply templates for [brand name] covering these common situations: order status, damaged item, return/exchange request, and 'where is my order'. Keep them empathetic, solution-focused, and easy for my team to personalize.
Respond to customer reviews
Write on-brand responses for [brand name] to these reviews: a 5-star review [paste], a 3-star review [paste], and a 1-star review [paste]. Be gracious for positive ones and genuinely helpful and de-escalating for negative ones, offering a next step without being defensive.
Ask customers for reviews
Write a post-purchase email from [brand name] asking a customer to leave a review of [product name] they bought [timeframe] ago. Make it warm and low-pressure, remind them of the value they got, and include a single clear link/CTA to leave the review.
Create a win-back offer
Write a win-back email for lapsed customers of [brand name] who haven't purchased in [timeframe]. Acknowledge it's been a while, remind them what they loved, share what's new, and include a comeback offer [offer]. Keep it personal and appreciative.
Analytics & Strategy
Get help with pricing, competitor research, and decisions that grow the business.
Run a competitor analysis
Act as an ecommerce strategist. My brand is [brand name], selling [product category] to [target audience]. My main competitors are [list competitors]. Compare us on positioning, pricing, product range, and messaging. Then identify 3 gaps or opportunities where my brand could stand out.
Pressure-test pricing & offers
I sell [product name] at [current price], with a cost of [cost]. My customers are [describe customer]. Suggest 3 pricing or offer strategies (e.g. tiered pricing, bundles, free shipping threshold, subscribe & save) to increase average order value or margin, and explain the trade-offs of each.
Build a customer persona
Based on this description of my typical customer — [paste details] — build a detailed customer persona for [brand name]. Include demographics, goals, pain points, buying triggers, objections, and where they spend time online. Then suggest how I should adjust my messaging to reach them.
Plan a product launch
Help me plan the launch of [new product] for [brand name]. Give me a simple 3-phase plan (pre-launch, launch week, post-launch) across email, social, and ads. For each phase list the goals, key actions, and messaging focus.
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