You run a shop. You make great products. You wear many hats. Time feels tight most days. Writing copy, picking tags, replying to buyers, and posting on social eats hours that you need for making and shipping. ChatGPT can help you cut the busy work and keep your voice clear.
Does writing all this take too long? Yes for most sellers. These prompts cut that time, keep your tone, and lift the quality of your listings.
Below you will find five prompts. Copy them. Paste them into ChatGPT. Add your product facts. Edit the results to match your style. You stay in charge of the final draft.
Product descriptions that sell
Prompt
“Write a clear Etsy product description for [product name]. Include materials, size, care, key benefits, and ideal buyers. Keep the tone warm and helpful. Use natural keywords buyers search.”
Why this works: shoppers need facts and feelings. They want to know what it is, what it does, and why it helps. The prompt asks for all three. It also asks for plain keywords that match search habits.
How to feed the prompt:
- Materials: cotton, sterling silver, soy wax.
- Size and weight: lengths, widths, ounces, grams.
- Color options and variants.
- How to use or wear it.
- Gift notes or packaging.
- Any safety or care steps.
Quick example
Product: “Hand-poured soy candle, 8 oz, lavender.”
ChatGPT output after edits might read like this:
- 8 oz soy candle with cotton wick.
- Scent: clean lavender. Burn time: 35–40 hours.
- Jar size: 2.9 in wide, 3.5 in tall.
- Great for bedrooms and small living rooms.
- Gift-ready box with recyclable paper.
- Trim wick to ¼ inch before each burn.
Notice the short lines. Facts first, then benefits. Keep it simple. Close with a friendly nudge to buy or add to cart.
Pro tip
Add one line on origin. Example: “Poured in San Francisco, California, in small batches.” Place it near the top.
SEO tags that buyers use
Prompt
“Create 13 Etsy tags for [product name]. Use long phrases with buyer intent. Keep each tag under 20 characters.”
Do tags still matter in 2025? Yes. Etsy search still reads them, and long tags convert better when they match buyer intent.
How to get strong tags:
- Start with the product type and material.
- Add style words shoppers use.
- Add occasion or recipient.
- Keep to 20 characters per tag.
Example for a ceramic mug
Possible tags: “ceramic coffee mug”, “pottery cup”, “boho mug”, “gift for mom”, “tea lover gift”, “dishwasher safe”, “large coffee cup”, “rustic kitchen”, “handmade mug”, “office mug”, “mug for him”, “stoneware cup”, “daily mug”.
Test and rotate tags every 30–45 days. Track visits and sales per listing in Shop Manager. If a tag draws views but not sales, replace it with a closer match to buyer intent.
Pro tip
Mirror strong tags in your title and first paragraph. Keep the language natural. Write for people first.
Instagram captions that drive clicks
Prompt
“Write three Instagram captions with hashtags for [product name]. One lifestyle angle, one benefit angle, and one seasonal angle. Keep each under 120 words. Include a clear call to action to visit my Etsy listing.”
This gives you a week of posts in minutes. Rotate the angles to keep your feed fresh. Use the same product photos, or mix in short reels that show use in real life.
Example for a printable wall art set
Lifestyle: “Slow mornings, soft light, and art that feels calm. Our neutral print set fits small spaces and rental walls. Print at home in minutes. Tap the link in bio to pick your size. #printableart #neutraldecor #smallapartment”
Benefit: “No shipping wait. Download, print, hang. Five sizes included, from A4 to 18×24. Grab the set and refresh your space today. Link in bio. #instantdownload #homedecor #wallart”
Seasonal: “New year, clean walls. Start with soft tones that calm the room. Get the printable set now. Link in bio. #newyearreset #minimaldecor #printathome”
Pro tip
Add one product clip that shows scale. Place a ruler or a hand in the frame. People trust size cues.
Customer message templates that save time
Prompt
“Write short, friendly Etsy message templates for: shipping times, customization details, and bulk orders. Keep each under 120 words. Use a warm tone and clear next steps.”
Fast replies build trust. Templates help you answer in minutes during busy days. Edit the parts in brackets before you send.
Shipping time template
“Thanks for your order. I ship within [2 business days] by [carrier]. The current delivery window for [country] is [4–7 business days]. You will receive a tracking link once it scans at the hub. Need it sooner? Reply here and I will check express options.”
Customization template
“Happy to personalize this item. I can change [name, date, color]. Please send the exact text and color choice. I will share a preview within [24 hours] for approval. Production starts after you confirm.”
Bulk order template
“Thanks for reaching out. I can supply [quantity] units of [item]. Lead time is [10 days] from payment. Unit price at this volume is [$— or €—]. I can add gift notes or custom packaging. Tell me your deadline and shipping address, and I will send a quote.”
Pro tip
Save these as Snippets in Etsy Messages. Name each one by use case: “Ship ETA”, “Custom Proof”, “Bulk Quote”.
Shop growth ideas you can act on this week
Prompt
“Suggest five sales ideas for my Etsy shop that sells [product type]. Include SEO, promotions, and repeat-buyer tactics.”
Here are five ideas that ChatGPT often returns, with numbers you can use today. Edit to fit your niche.
- Refresh titles and first lines
Pick your top five listings by revenue. Rewrite each title to include the core noun, material, and one use case. Example: “Sterling Silver Birthstone Necklace for Mom, April Diamond Look.” In the first 160 characters of the description, repeat the core noun and use case. - Run a time-bound bundle
Create a 10% bundle for related items. Example: three digital prints or two bracelets plus a gift box. Set a clear end date. Note the offer in the first photo with a simple badge. - Pin every listing
Make one fresh Pinterest pin per listing. Add the product title and price on the pin image. Link to the listing. Schedule 30 pins per month. This steady trickle brings clicks for months. - Email your last 100 buyers
Export buyers from the last 180 days. Send a short thank-you note with a private coupon code. Offer 15% off a second purchase within 14 days. Keep the email under 120 words. Ask for a photo review. - Speed test your photos
Large photos slow pages. Aim for 200–300 KB per image with clear light and true color. Keep at least one photo that shows scale and one close-up that shows texture. Replace any dark or blurry images.
What should you try first? Start with descriptions for your top five listings. You will see the impact in search and conversion within two weeks.
Pro tip
Set a simple schedule: Mondays for copy, Tuesdays for photos, Fridays for messages. Small, steady steps win the month.
Putting it all together
Use the prompts as a weekly rhythm:
- Monday: product descriptions.
- Tuesday: tag review and swap tests.
- Wednesday: three Instagram captions.
- Thursday: update or add message templates.
- Friday: pick one growth idea and ship it.
Track two numbers per listing: visits and conversion rate. Check these on the first and fifteenth of each month. If visits rise and sales stay flat, improve photos and the first 160 characters. If visits fall, rotate tags and adjust the title.
Keep a plain text sheet with your best keywords. Note the date, the listing, and the tag set. After 30 days, keep the winners and drop the weak ones.
Photos still do the heavy lifting. Use bright, even light. Avoid harsh shadows. Show the product in use and on a clean background. Add one short video per listing. Ten to fifteen seconds is enough.
Review your shipping promise every quarter. Shorter handling times help clicks and sales. If you can ship in one business day for your best sellers, do it. Buyers notice fast dispatch tags.
Closing
You do not need more hours. You need clear words, steady systems, and tools that work fast. These five prompts give you that. They turn blank pages into drafts. They turn drafts into listings that inform and sell.
Start today with one prompt. Pick your best product and write a fresh description. Add smart tags. Post one caption that points to the listing. Save two message templates. Then choose one growth idea and finish it before day’s end.
Keep the cycle for four weeks. On October 1, check your numbers. Look at visits, conversion rate, and repeat buyers. You will see where the work paid off. You will know what to scale next.
Your shop can grow with simple steps. Your words can be clear and quick. These prompts help you get there.
