10 Practical Categories: Prompts for Every Occasion
AI can be used in almost any work area. Here you'll find an explanation and a ready-to-use prompt template for the ten most important categories that you can copy and customize immediately.
1. Research & Analysis
Gather structured information on a topic, understand trends, evaluate sources.
Example Prompt
I'm researching 'AI in contract management' for a decision paper. Summarize the 5 key benefits. Per point: practical example and time savings estimate. Format: table.2. Emails & Correspondence
Professional communication in minutes: customer inquiries, follow-ups, rejections, complaints.
Example Prompt
Situation: New client saw a demo a week ago, hasn't responded. Write a polite follow-up. Professional, not salesy. Max 100 words. End with a specific question.3. Writing & Editing
Blog posts, website copy, social media posts, product descriptions, reports.
Example Prompt
You're an experienced B2B copywriter. Write a 600-word blog post about the Pomodoro technique. Audience: mid-career professionals. Tone: approachable yet authoritative. Structure: hook, 3 tips with examples, conclusion with CTA.4. Feedback & Evaluation
Get critical reviews of texts, ideas, strategies, or documents with clear criteria.
Example Prompt
Evaluate our investor pitch deck on: 1) Story structure, 2) Problem presentation, 3) Differentiation, 4) Financials. Per criterion: rating 1-5 and specific improvement suggestion. Be critical.5. Planning & Strategy
Project plans, marketing strategies, roadmaps, action plans with clear milestones.
Example Prompt
Create a 90-day marketing plan for our new app launch. Budget: $15,000. Target: SME decision-makers. Format: table with week, action, channel, budget, expected result.6. Data Analysis
Interpret numbers, spot patterns, prepare reports, explain KPIs.
Example Prompt
Analyze the following quarterly figures. Identify the 3 key trends, possible causes, and action items. Format: executive summary (max 200 words) for the board.7. Brainstorming & Ideation
Generate creative ideas with guardrails: naming, concepts, campaigns, problem-solving.
Example Prompt
Generate 10 names for our new productivity app. Target: young professionals. Mix: 3 serious, 3 creative, 4 combined approaches. Per name: availability likelihood and reasoning.8. Translation & Localization
Translate texts, adapt culturally, use domain terminology consistently.
Example Prompt
Translate the following marketing copy from German to English. Target market: US B2B customers. Not literal - culturally adapted. Keep patent terminology as-is.9. Learning & Explaining
Understand new topics, simplify complex concepts, create training materials.
Example Prompt
Explain blockchain technology to me. My level: advanced business background, no tech. Start with an everyday analogy, then core concepts step by step, 3 practical examples from finance.10. Comparisons & Decisions
Compare options side by side, weigh pros and cons, get informed recommendations.
Example Prompt
Compare Notion, Asana, and Monday for a 15-person marketing team. Table: price, strengths, weaknesses, best suited for. Plus: overall recommendation with reasoning and deal-breaker per tool.