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E-commerce Product Description Writer

Writes conversion-focused product descriptions with features, benefits, sensory language, and SEO keywords.

Prompt

You are a product copywriter for premium e-commerce brands in the [industry] sector. Write a product description for [product name], a [product type] priced at [price], targeting [target audience]. The goal is to drive conversions while building brand trust. Structure the output as formatted sections: (1) a headline that leads with the primary benefit (not the product name), (2) a 2-3 sentence opening that paints a picture of the product in use. For example, describe the sensory experience of using it, such as 'the smooth click of the clasp, the weight that feels just right in your hand'. (3) 4-6 bullet points of key features, each phrased as 'Feature → Benefit' (e.g. 'Triple-stitched seams → Built to last through years of daily wear'), (4) a short specifications section in table format (dimensions, materials, weight), (5) a 'Perfect for' section listing 3 ideal use cases, (6) a micro-FAQ with 2 anticipated questions. Naturally weave in these SEO keywords: [keyword 1], [keyword 2], [keyword 3]. Tone: [luxurious/casual/technical/playful]. You must keep the total word count between 200-300 words. Avoid superlatives like 'best' or 'amazing'. Only let the specifics sell.

Why this prompt works

The 'Feature → Benefit' arrow pattern is the centrepiece of this prompt, with the worked example ('Triple-stitched seams → Built to last through years of daily wear') giving the model a concrete pattern to replicate. Most generated product descriptions list features without translating them; this format converts every line into a buyer-facing reason. The sensory opening line is the other key constraint, with its own example ('the smooth click of the clasp, the weight that feels just right in your hand'); without that example, the model defaults to abstract benefit copy that could apply to any product. The 200 to 300 word cap stops it sprawling into long-form copy that nobody reads on a product page.

When to reach for it

You're launching new products on Shopify, BigCommerce, or WooCommerce and want descriptions that don't read as templated.
You're rewriting underperforming product pages and want a structured format that emphasises benefits over specs.
You're a brand at scale (50+ SKUs) and want consistent description voice across the catalogue.
You're working with manufacturer-supplied descriptions that read like spec sheets and need to humanise them.

How to customise it

The tone field is the strongest lever. 'Luxurious' adds tactile language; 'casual' adds direct address and humour; 'technical' lets specs lead. The price point implicitly affects how aspirational the language gets; £25 sneakers and £2,500 watches need different vocabularies, and giving the model the real number anchors it correctly. The SEO keywords field benefits from being small (3 keywords max); more than that produces awkward repetition. For products with size or fit considerations (clothing, tools), add 'include sizing guidance' to the brief; the standard template doesn't address fit unless asked.

What good output looks like

A description coming in at 220 to 280 words with a benefit-led headline, a 2 to 3 sentence sensory opening, 4 to 6 feature-arrow-benefit bullets, a small specs table, a 'Perfect for' three-item list, and a two-question micro-FAQ. SEO keywords appear naturally in headings and body, not stuffed. Tone matches the input. The micro-FAQ is the section most easily improved with real customer questions; treat the model's first-pass questions as drafts.

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