Prompt Templates

Template Library Overview

SearchRank AI provides pre-built prompt templates for common monitoring scenarios. These templates are designed based on best practices and can be customized for your specific brand and industry.

Accessing Templates

1. Navigate to your domain's Prompts section
2. Click "Create New Prompt"
3. Select "Use Template"
4. Browse available templates by category
5. Select and customize your chosen template

Template Categories

Product Discovery Templates

Template: Best Tools for [Category]
"What are the best {CATEGORY} tools available today?"

Example Usage:
"What are the best AI visibility tracking tools available today?"

Variables:
- {CATEGORY}: Your product category

Template: Top Solutions for [Problem]
"What are the top solutions for {PROBLEM}?"

Example Usage:
"What are the top solutions for monitoring brand mentions in AI?"

Competitive Comparison Templates

Template: Alternative Search
"What are the alternatives to {COMPETITOR}?"

Example Usage:
"What are the alternatives to Brandwatch?"

Template: Head-to-Head
"{BRAND_A} vs {BRAND_B}: which is better for {USE_CASE}?"

Example Usage:
"Semrush vs Ahrefs: which is better for keyword research?"

Use Case Templates

Template: How To Achieve Goal
"How can I {GOAL} for my {BUSINESS_TYPE}?"

Example Usage:
"How can I track AI visibility for my SaaS company?"

Template: Solution Recommendation
"I need to {NEED}. What tools should I use?"

Example Usage:
"I need to monitor competitor mentions in ChatGPT. What tools should I use?"

Industry-Specific Templates

Template: Industry Leaders
"Who are the leaders in {CATEGORY} for {INDUSTRY}?"

Example Usage:
"Who are the leaders in AI monitoring for the healthcare industry?"

Template: Vertical Solution
"Best {PRODUCT_TYPE} for {INDUSTRY} companies"

Example Usage:
"Best brand monitoring software for e-commerce companies"

Customizing Templates

Variable Replacement

Replace placeholders with your specific information:

Template: "What are the best {CATEGORY} tools for {USE_CASE}?"

Your Version: "What are the best AI visibility tools for marketing teams?"

Adding Context

Enhance templates with additional details:

Template: "Best {CATEGORY} tools"

Enhanced: "Best {CATEGORY} tools for small businesses with limited budgets"

Regional Customization

Add geographic context when relevant:

Template: "Top {PRODUCT_TYPE} solutions"

Regionalized: "Top {PRODUCT_TYPE} solutions in Europe"

Template Packs

Starter Pack (5 templates)

Essential prompts for new users:

1. Best [Category] tools
2. How to solve [Problem]
3. Alternatives to [Competitor]
4. [Your Industry] software recommendations
5. Top features for [Use Case]

Comprehensive Pack (15 templates)

Full coverage for established brands:

• All Starter Pack templates
• 5 comparative analysis templates
• 5 niche use case templates

Enterprise Pack (25+ templates)

Complete monitoring for large organizations:

• All previous templates
• Multi-product tracking
• Regional variations
• Advanced competitor analysis

Creating Custom Templates

Build your own reusable templates:

1. Create a successful prompt
2. Identify reusable components
3. Replace specific terms with variables
4. Save as a custom template
5. Share with team members

Example Custom Template

Original Prompt:
"What are the best AI visibility tools for B2B SaaS companies?"

Template Version:
"What are the best {CATEGORY} tools for {BUSINESS_TYPE} companies?"

Variables:
- {CATEGORY}: Product category
- {BUSINESS_TYPE}: Target audience

Template Best Practices

1. Start with Proven Templates

Use library templates as starting points rather than creating from scratch.

2. Customize Thoughtfully

Adjust templates to match your brand voice and industry terminology.

3. Test Variations

Create multiple versions of the same template to see which performs best.

4. Document Successful Patterns

Keep track of which template structures yield the best results.

5. Share with Team

Build a shared library of effective templates for consistency.

Template Performance Tracking

Monitor which templates generate the best insights:

• Mention Rate: Which templates surface your brand most often
• Insight Quality: Which provide actionable information
• Consistency: Which deliver reliable results

Quick Start Guide

1. Choose 5 templates from the Starter Pack
2. Replace variables with your specific information
3. Execute all prompts once
4. Review results and adjust templates
5. Add more templates based on gaps discovered

With your prompts ready, learn to automate their execution in Execution Schedule.