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The AI Prompt Cheat Sheet
36 proven, copy-paste prompts for business, content, coding, data, and productivity. Bookmark this page and use it daily.
Business8 prompts
Business Plan Generator
Act as a business strategist with 20 years experience. Create a business plan for [YOUR IDEA] including: executive summary, target market, revenue model, competitive analysis, go-to-market strategy, and financial projections.
Email Writer
Write a professional [TYPE] email to [RECIPIENT]. Context: [SITUATION]. Key points: [POINTS]. Tone: [TONE]. Length: under [X] words. End with: [CTA].
Meeting Summarizer
Summarize these meeting notes into: 1) Key Decisions (bullet points), 2) Action Items (with owners and deadlines), 3) Open Questions, 4) Brief narrative summary. Notes: [PASTE NOTES]
Competitive Analysis
Act as a market analyst. Compare [MY PRODUCT] against [COMPETITOR 1], [COMPETITOR 2], [COMPETITOR 3]. Cover: features, pricing, strengths, weaknesses, market positioning, and strategic recommendations.
SWOT Analysis
Perform a SWOT analysis for [COMPANY/PRODUCT]. For each quadrant, provide 5 specific points with brief explanations. End with 3 strategic recommendations based on the analysis.
Elevator Pitch
Create a 60-second elevator pitch for [PRODUCT/SERVICE]. Target audience: [WHO]. Key differentiator: [WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE]. Include a hook, the problem, the solution, and a call to action.
Customer Persona
Create a detailed customer persona for [PRODUCT]. Include: demographics, psychographics, pain points, goals, buying behavior, preferred channels, and objections to purchasing.
Pricing Strategy
Act as a pricing strategist. My product is [PRODUCT] targeting [AUDIENCE]. Current price: [PRICE]. Competitors charge: [RANGE]. Analyze and recommend a pricing strategy with justification.
Content Creation8 prompts
Blog Post Outline
Create a detailed outline for a blog post titled "[TITLE]". Target keyword: [KEYWORD]. Include: intro hook, 5-7 H2 sections with H3 subsections, key points for each section, and a compelling conclusion with CTA.
Social Media Calendar
Create a 1-week social media content calendar for [BRAND] on [PLATFORMS]. Include: post copy, content type (carousel, reel, etc.), hashtags, and best posting time. Mix: 40% educational, 25% engagement, 20% promotional, 15% personality.
Newsletter Writer
Write a newsletter for [BRAND] about [TOPIC]. Structure: 3 subject line options, preview text, opening hook, body with [KEY POINTS], one CTA, and a P.S. Tone: conversational. Max 500 words.
Video Script
Write a [LENGTH] minute video script about [TOPIC] for [PLATFORM]. Include: hook (first 5 seconds), intro, 3-5 main points with transitions, and a strong CTA. Style: [TONE]. Add notes for visuals/B-roll.
Product Description
Write a compelling product description for [PRODUCT]. Include: headline, subheadline, 3 key benefits (not features), social proof placeholder, and CTA. Tone: [TONE]. Length: [WORDS]. Target: [AUDIENCE].
LinkedIn Post
Write a LinkedIn post about [TOPIC]. Use the hook-story-lesson format. Start with a bold opening line. Include a personal anecdote or data point. End with a question to drive engagement. Use line breaks for readability.
Content Repurposer
Take this blog post and create: 1) A Twitter/X thread (7 tweets), 2) A LinkedIn post, 3) An Instagram caption, 4) An email newsletter snippet. Optimize each for its platform. Blog: [PASTE]
Headline Generator
Generate 10 headline options for [CONTENT] about [TOPIC]. Include: 3 curiosity-driven, 3 benefit-driven, 2 number-based, 2 question-based. Target audience: [WHO]. Each under 60 characters.
Coding8 prompts
Code Review
Review this [LANGUAGE] code for: 1) Bugs, 2) Security vulnerabilities, 3) Performance issues, 4) Style/readability, 5) Missing error handling. For each issue: explain why, show the fix, rate severity (Critical/Warning/Suggestion). Code: [PASTE]
Function Writer
Write a [LANGUAGE] function that [DESCRIPTION]. Include: proper types, error handling, input validation, JSDoc/docstring, and 3 unit test cases. Follow [STYLE GUIDE] conventions.
Debug Helper
I'm getting this error: [ERROR MESSAGE]. Here's my code: [CODE]. What I expected: [EXPECTED]. What happened: [ACTUAL]. What I tried: [ATTEMPTS]. Diagnose the issue and provide the fix.
SQL Query Builder
Write a SQL query to [DESCRIPTION]. Tables: [LIST TABLES WITH COLUMNS]. Include: proper JOINs, WHERE clauses, GROUP BY if needed. Explain the query and suggest an index for performance.
API Documentation
Document this API endpoint: [METHOD] [PATH]. Params: [LIST]. Generate: endpoint overview, request/response examples (cURL + JavaScript), error responses (400, 401, 404, 500), and rate limit info.
Regex Builder
Create a regex pattern that matches [DESCRIPTION]. Provide: the regex, an explanation of each part, 5 test strings that should match, and 5 that shouldn't. Language: [LANGUAGE].
Database Schema
Design a database schema for [APPLICATION]. Include: tables with columns and types, primary/foreign keys, indexes, and relationships. Show as SQL CREATE statements. Consider: scalability, normalization, and common queries.
Refactoring Guide
Refactor this code to improve readability and maintainability: [CODE]. Apply: single responsibility, DRY, meaningful names, proper abstraction. Show before/after for each change with explanation.
Data Analysis6 prompts
Data Storyteller
Analyze this data and provide: 1) Key Findings (5 bullet points), 2) Trend Analysis, 3) Anomalies, 4) Actionable Recommendations (3 specific actions), 5) Executive Summary (3 sentences). Data: [PASTE DATA]
Survey Analyzer
Analyze these survey results: [DATA]. Provide: response summary, top 5 findings, sentiment analysis, cross-tabulations, concerning trends, and 5 recommendations. Present with specific percentages.
Financial Interpreter
Explain these financial figures in plain English: [DATA]. Cover: key metrics, health check (Strong/Stable/Concerning), trends, benchmarks vs industry, warning signs, and 3 priorities for next quarter. No jargon.
A/B Test Analyzer
Analyze this A/B test: Control [DATA A], Variant [DATA B], Sample size [N], Duration [TIME]. Calculate: statistical significance, confidence interval, lift percentage, and recommendation (ship/iterate/kill).
KPI Dashboard Narrator
These are our monthly KPIs: [LIST METRICS]. Write a narrative summary covering: what improved, what declined, likely causes, and recommended actions. Audience: executive team. Length: 300 words.
Churn Analysis
Analyze this customer data for churn patterns: [DATA]. Identify: top churn predictors, at-risk customer profile, critical touchpoints, and 5 retention strategies ranked by expected impact.
Productivity6 prompts
Task Prioritizer
Here are my tasks for this week: [LIST TASKS]. Prioritize them using the Eisenhower Matrix (Urgent+Important, Important not Urgent, Urgent not Important, Neither). Suggest time blocks for each and identify tasks to delegate or eliminate.
Decision Framework
Help me decide between [OPTION A] and [OPTION B]. For each option, analyze: pros (5), cons (5), risks, opportunity cost, and reversibility. Use a weighted scoring matrix. Give a final recommendation with confidence level.
Learning Plan
Create a [TIMEFRAME] learning plan to master [SKILL]. Include: weekly milestones, daily time commitment, recommended resources (free and paid), practice exercises, and how to measure progress.
SOPs Writer
Write a Standard Operating Procedure for [PROCESS]. Include: purpose, scope, roles, step-by-step instructions with screenshots placeholders, common issues and solutions, and quality checkpoints.
Performance Review
Help me write a self-assessment for my performance review. Role: [TITLE]. Key achievements: [LIST]. Areas of growth: [LIST]. Format: accomplishment statements using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Project Brief
Create a project brief for [PROJECT NAME]. Include: executive summary, objectives (SMART), scope (in/out), timeline with milestones, resource requirements, risks with mitigation, success criteria, and stakeholder roles.