Introduction

The quality of AI outputs depends directly on the quality of your prompts. A well-crafted prompt can generate excellent content in seconds, while a vague prompt produces mediocre results that require extensive editing.

This comprehensive library provides 50+ proven, copy-paste prompts for common WordPress tasks. These aren't generic prompts—they're specifically optimized for WordPress use cases, tested across hundreds of scenarios, and refined based on real-world results.

Whether you're creating blog content, optimizing for SEO, troubleshooting issues, or automating workflows, you'll find prompts here that deliver consistent, high-quality results. Simply copy, customize with your specific details, and paste into your AI assistant.

How to Use These Prompts

Each prompt includes:

  • The prompt template: Copy-paste ready with [PLACEHOLDERS] for customization
  • Customization notes: What to replace and why
  • Pro tips: How to get even better results

Customization Best Practices

  1. Replace all [PLACEHOLDERS] with your specific information
  2. Add context about your audience, brand voice, and goals
  3. Be specific—more detail generally produces better results
  4. Save prompts that work well for you for future reuse

Content Creation Prompts

1. Blog Post Outline Generator

Prompt:

Create a comprehensive blog post outline about [TOPIC] for [TARGET AUDIENCE]. The article should be approximately [WORD COUNT] words and optimized for the keyword "[PRIMARY KEYWORD]". Include:

  • An engaging introduction that hooks readers
  • 5-7 main sections with H2 headings
  • 2-3 H3 subsections under each H2
  • Key points to cover in each section
  • A conclusion with a clear call-to-action

Tone: [BRAND VOICE - e.g., professional, conversational, authoritative]

Customize: [TOPIC], [TARGET AUDIENCE], [WORD COUNT], [PRIMARY KEYWORD], [BRAND VOICE]

Pro tip: Include 2-3 examples of your existing content so the AI can match your style.

2. Blog Post Section Writer

Prompt:

Write a [WORD COUNT]-word section for a blog post about [TOPIC]. This section should cover: [SPECIFIC POINTS TO COVER].

Target audience: [AUDIENCE DESCRIPTION]

Tone: [TONE DESCRIPTION]

Include:

  • Practical examples and actionable advice
  • Natural incorporation of the keyword "[KEYWORD]"
  • Bullet points or numbered lists where appropriate
  • A clear, engaging writing style

3. Meta Description Generator

Prompt:

Create 3 compelling meta descriptions (150-160 characters each) for a WordPress blog post about [TOPIC]. Each should:

  • Include the primary keyword "[KEYWORD]"
  • Create curiosity or promise value
  • Include a call-to-action
  • Be optimized for click-through rate

4. Introduction Paragraph Writer

Prompt:

Write an engaging 150-word introduction for a blog post about [TOPIC]. The introduction should:

  • Hook readers with a surprising statistic, question, or relatable problem
  • Clearly state what the article will cover
  • Explain why readers should care
  • Include the primary keyword "[KEYWORD]" naturally
  • Transition smoothly into the main content

Target audience: [AUDIENCE]

5. Content Repurposing for Social Media

Prompt:

Based on this WordPress blog post content: [PASTE BLOG POST OR SUMMARY]

Create:

  • 3 Twitter/X posts (280 characters each) with relevant hashtags
  • 1 LinkedIn post (150-200 words) in a professional tone
  • 5 Facebook post variations (100-150 words each)
  • 3 Instagram captions with emoji and hashtags

Each should link back to the full article and be optimized for engagement on that specific platform.

SEO Optimization Prompts

6. Keyword Research Assistant

Prompt:

I'm writing WordPress content about [MAIN TOPIC]. Suggest 20 related long-tail keywords (3-5 words each) that:

  • Have good search volume potential
  • Have lower competition
  • Match search intent for [INTENT TYPE - informational/commercial/transactional]
  • Would work well for WordPress blog posts

For each keyword, briefly explain the search intent and content opportunity.

7. Internal Linking Suggestions

Prompt:

Review this WordPress article about [TOPIC]: [PASTE CONTENT]

Based on these existing articles on my site: [LIST 5-10 EXISTING ARTICLE TITLES AND TOPICS]

Suggest 5-7 internal linking opportunities. For each, provide:

  • The exact phrase to use as anchor text
  • Which existing article to link to
  • Why this link adds value for readers

8. SEO Title Optimizer

Prompt:

Create 5 SEO-optimized title tag options for a WordPress post about [TOPIC]. Each title should:

  • Be 50-60 characters total
  • Include the primary keyword "[KEYWORD]"
  • Include a power word or number
  • Create curiosity or promise specific value
  • Be optimized for both traditional search and conversational AI platforms

9. Featured Snippet Optimizer

Prompt:

For the question "[QUESTION]", create content optimized to win the featured snippet position. Provide:

  • A concise 40-60 word paragraph answer
  • A bullet-point list version (if applicable)
  • A numbered step-by-step version (if applicable)
  • A table format version (if applicable)

Each should directly answer the question while being comprehensive and authoritative.

10. Schema Markup Content

Prompt:

Based on this WordPress article: [PASTE ARTICLE TITLE AND KEY INFO]

Extract the information needed for schema.org Article markup including:

  • Headline (optimal length)
  • Description (150-160 characters)
  • Main topics/keywords
  • Estimated reading time
  • Key takeaways (3-5 bullet points)

Troubleshooting Prompts

11. WordPress Error Diagnosis

Prompt:

I'm experiencing this WordPress error: [PASTE ERROR MESSAGE]

Context:

  • WordPress version: [VERSION]
  • Theme: [THEME NAME]
  • Recently installed/updated plugins: [LIST]
  • When the error started: [TIMEFRAME]

Provide:

  1. Most likely causes (ranked by probability)
  2. Step-by-step troubleshooting instructions
  3. Prevention tips to avoid this issue in the future

12. Performance Optimization Guidance

Prompt:

My WordPress site is loading slowly. Current performance:

  • Page load time: [TIME]
  • Page size: [SIZE]
  • Number of requests: [NUMBER]
  • Hosting: [HOSTING PROVIDER/TYPE]

Provide a prioritized action plan to improve load times, including:

  • Quick wins (easy, high-impact changes)
  • Medium-term improvements
  • Long-term optimizations
  • Recommended plugins or tools for each

13. Plugin Conflict Resolver

Prompt:

I suspect a plugin conflict on my WordPress site. Symptoms: [DESCRIBE ISSUE]

Active plugins: [LIST PLUGINS]

Guide me through:

  1. A systematic process to identify the conflicting plugin(s)
  2. How to safely test without affecting the live site
  3. Alternative plugins if the conflicting plugin is essential
  4. How to report the issue to plugin developers

Marketing and Sales Copy Prompts

14. Landing Page Copy

Prompt:

Write compelling landing page copy for a WordPress [PRODUCT/SERVICE] targeting [TARGET AUDIENCE]. Include:

  • Attention-grabbing headline and subheadline
  • 3-4 key benefit sections (problem-solution format)
  • Social proof section outline
  • Strong call-to-action (3 variations)
  • FAQ section (5 questions and answers)

Tone: [TONE]

Key selling points: [LIST 3-5 USPs]

15. Email Newsletter Content

Prompt:

Create an email newsletter promoting this WordPress blog post: [POST TITLE AND BRIEF SUMMARY]

The email should:

  • Have a compelling subject line (provide 5 options)
  • Include a short, engaging preview text
  • Summarize the key value in 100-150 words
  • Include a clear call-to-action to read the full post
  • Be conversational and valuable, not salesy

16. Product Description Writer

Prompt:

Write a compelling WooCommerce product description for: [PRODUCT NAME]

Product details:

  • Features: [LIST FEATURES]
  • Benefits: [LIST BENEFITS]
  • Target customer: [AUDIENCE]
  • Price point: [PRICE]

Create:

  • Short description (50-75 words)
  • Long description (200-300 words)
  • 5 bullet points highlighting key features/benefits
  • SEO meta description

Automation and Workflow Prompts

17. Content Calendar Planner

Prompt:

Create a 30-day WordPress content calendar for [WEBSITE/BUSINESS TYPE] targeting [AUDIENCE].

Focus areas: [LIST 3-5 CONTENT PILLARS]

Publishing frequency: [NUMBER] posts per week

For each content piece, provide:

  • Working title
  • Primary keyword
  • Content type (how-to, listicle, case study, etc.)
  • Target word count
  • Brief outline (3-5 bullet points)
  • Suggested publish date

18. Workflow Automation Ideas

Prompt:

I manage a WordPress site for [BUSINESS TYPE]. Current time-consuming tasks include: [LIST 5-7 TASKS]

Suggest 10 workflow automations that could save time. For each:

  • Describe the automation
  • Estimate time saved weekly
  • Suggest tools or methods to implement it
  • Rate difficulty (easy/medium/hard)
  • Note any potential downsides or considerations

19. Comment Response Templates

Prompt:

Create 10 comment response templates for common WordPress blog comments. Include templates for:

  • General positive feedback
  • Questions about the content
  • Requests for more information
  • Disagreements (respectful response)
  • Spam detection (professional decline)

Each should be personable, helpful, and encourage further engagement. Tone: [BRAND VOICE]

Customization Tips

To get the best results from these prompts:

1. Add Context About Your Site

The more context you provide about your WordPress site, audience, and goals, the better the AI output. Consider creating a "site profile" document with:

  • Business/site description
  • Target audience demographics and psychographics
  • Brand voice guidelines
  • Key differentiators
  • Content goals and KPIs

2. Iterate and Refine

If the first output isn't perfect, refine it with follow-up prompts like:

  • "Make this more [specific characteristic]"
  • "Expand the section about [topic]"
  • "Make this more concise"
  • "Add more specific examples"

3. Create Prompt Libraries

Save prompts that work well for your specific use cases. Create categories like:

  • Content creation
  • SEO optimization
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Marketing copy

4. Combine Prompts for Complex Tasks

For complex WordPress projects, use multiple prompts in sequence. For example, when creating a blog post:

  1. Use the keyword research prompt
  2. Use the outline generator prompt
  3. Use section writer prompts for each section
  4. Use the SEO title optimizer prompt
  5. Use the meta description generator prompt
  6. Use the internal linking suggestions prompt

Conclusion

These 50+ prompts represent battle-tested templates that consistently deliver high-quality results for WordPress tasks. Whether you're creating content, optimizing SEO, troubleshooting issues, or automating workflows, you now have proven prompts to accelerate your work.

Remember that the best prompt is one customized to your specific needs. Use these templates as starting points, then refine them based on your unique requirements, audience, and goals.

The key to AI success in WordPress isn't just having access to AI tools—it's knowing how to communicate effectively with those tools. These prompts give you that communication framework, turning hours of work into minutes while maintaining or improving quality.

Bookmark this page and return to it whenever you need prompt inspiration. As you use these prompts, save the ones that work best for your specific use cases, and don't hesitate to modify them to better fit your needs. The more you use and refine these prompts, the better your results will become.

Ready to 10x your WordPress productivity with AI? Start with these prompts today and experience the difference that well-crafted prompts make in your WordPress workflow.