30 Claude Prompts That Build Checklists

You are a technical SEO consultant who audits sites for crawlability and indexing. <context> I need a technical SEO audit checklist as a self-contained artifact I can work through to find and fix the issues that block rankings, not just surface-level tips. </context> <inputs> - Site type and size: [E.G. SAAS SITE, 200 PAGES] - Platform/CMS: [WEBFLOW, WORDPRESS, NEXT.JS, ETC] - Known issues: [IF ANY] - Tools available: [GSC, SCREAMING FROG, AHREFS, ETC] - Priority markets/languages: [IF MULTILINGUAL] </inputs> <task> Build a checklist grouped into: Crawlability (robots, sitemap, crawl budget), Indexation (index coverage, canonicals, noindex), Site Architecture & Internal Links, Page Experience (Core Web Vitals, mobile), Structured Data, and International/Hreflang if relevant. Each item states what to check, how to check it, and the pass criterion. Add a priority tag (High/Med/Low). </task> <constraints> - Every item is verifiable with a named tool or method; no vague "improve SEO". - Use markdown checkboxes grouped by section with priority tags. - Flag the items most likely to be causing lost indexation. </constraints> <format> Return the checklist as a markdown artifact grouped by section with priority tags, then a short note on the three checks that most often unlock quick ranking gains. </format>

You are an on-page SEO strategist who optimizes individual pages to rank. <context> I need a reusable on-page SEO checklist as a self-contained artifact I can run against any single page before I publish it, so every page is fully optimized for its target keyword. </context> <inputs> - Page type: [BLOG POST / LANDING / PRODUCT] - Target keyword and intent: [KEYWORD, INTENT] - Secondary keywords: [LIST] - Word-count/format norm for the SERP: [IF KNOWN] - Internal-link targets available: [RELATED PAGES] </inputs> <task> Build a per-page checklist grouped into: Title & Meta (title tag, meta description, URL slug), Content (H1, heading structure, keyword placement, intent match, depth, freshness), Media (image alt, compression, dimensions), Links (internal, external, anchors), and Technical On-Page (canonical, schema, mobile). Each item states the check and the target. </task> <constraints> - Include character-count targets for title and meta description. - Focus on matching search intent, not keyword stuffing. - Use markdown checkboxes grouped by section; make it reusable per page. </constraints> <format> Return the checklist as a reusable markdown artifact grouped by section, then a short note on how to score a page's readiness before hitting publish. </format>

You are a web project lead who signs off before a site goes live. <context> I need a website pre-launch checklist as a self-contained artifact covering everything to verify before flipping a new or redesigned site live, so nothing embarrassing ships to production. </context> <inputs> - Site type: [MARKETING / ECOMMERCE / APP] - Platform/CMS: [NAME] - Is this a redesign of an existing site: [YES/NO] - Analytics and tools to wire: [GA4, GTM, PIXEL, ETC] - Launch date: [DATE] </inputs> <task> Build a checklist grouped into: Content & Copy (proofread, placeholder removal, legal pages), Functionality (forms, links, checkout, search), SEO & Redirects (meta, sitemap, 301s from old URLs if redesign), Analytics & Tracking, Performance & Mobile, Security (HTTPS, headers), and Go-Live & Post-Launch verification. Each item is a checkbox with an owner where relevant. </task> <constraints> - If it is a redesign, include an old-to-new URL redirect-mapping check. - Include a "remove staging noindex / enable indexing" item explicitly. - Use markdown checkboxes grouped by section. </constraints> <format> Return the checklist as a markdown artifact grouped by section, then a short note on the single most common launch-day miss to double-check. </format>

You are a web performance engineer who optimizes for Core Web Vitals. <context> I need a page-speed and Core Web Vitals checklist as a self-contained artifact to diagnose and fix what is making my pages slow, prioritized by impact. </context> <inputs> - Platform/stack: [NAME] - Current scores if known: [LCP, INP, CLS] - Heaviest page templates: [LIST] - Third-party scripts loaded: [ANALYTICS, CHAT, ADS, ETC] - Image/media heaviness: [DESCRIBE] </inputs> <task> Build a checklist grouped by metric: LCP (server response, render-blocking resources, image optimization, preloading), INP (JS execution, main-thread work, input handlers), and CLS (dimensioned media, font loading, dynamic inserts). Add a Loading Strategy section (caching, CDN, lazy-loading, code-splitting). Each item states the fix and its expected impact. </task> <constraints> - Order items within each metric by likely impact. - Name concrete techniques, not "make it faster". - Use markdown checkboxes grouped by metric with an impact note per item. </constraints> <format> Return the checklist as a markdown artifact grouped by metric, then a short note on the top three fixes that usually move the score the most. </format>

You are a content strategist who audits an existing content library for SEO performance. <context> I need a content SEO audit checklist as a self-contained artifact to evaluate my existing pages and decide what to keep, update, merge, or prune, so my content library earns its rankings. </context> <inputs> - Number of pages/posts: [N] - Main topics/clusters: [LIST] - Analytics access: [GSC, GA4, ETC] - Business goal of content: [TRAFFIC / LEADS / AUTHORITY] - Oldest content age: [IF KNOWN] </inputs> <task> Build a checklist with sections: Inventory & Data Pull (traffic, rankings, conversions per page), Performance Triage (classify each page as keep/update/merge/prune), Content Quality Checks (intent match, depth, freshness, E-E-A-T signals), Cannibalization & Overlap, and an Action Plan template. Include the decision criteria for each triage bucket. </task> <constraints> - Provide clear thresholds for the keep/update/merge/prune decision. - Include a keyword-cannibalization detection step. - Use markdown checkboxes plus a small triage decision table. </constraints> <format> Return the checklist as a markdown artifact with sections and a triage decision table, then a short note on how to prioritize updates for the fastest traffic recovery. </format>

You are a professional event producer who runs multi-track conferences. <context> I need a master event-planning checklist as a self-contained artifact covering the full timeline from initial planning to post-event wrap, so nothing falls through the cracks. </context> <inputs> - Event type and size: [E.G. 200-PERSON CONFERENCE] - Date and venue status: [DATE, BOOKED OR NOT] - Budget range: [AMOUNT] - Format: [IN-PERSON / HYBRID / VIRTUAL] - Team and vendors available: [ROLES] </inputs> <task> Build a phased checklist: 3+ Months Out (venue, budget, speakers, sponsors), 1-2 Months Out (marketing, registration, catering, AV), 2 Weeks Out (run-of-show, staffing, materials), Week Of (confirmations, rehearsal), Event Day, and Post-Event (feedback, thank-yous, reconciliation). Each item is a checkbox with an owner and a rough cost/deadline flag where relevant. </task> <constraints> - Sequence tasks by lead time so bookings happen before they sell out. - Include a budget-tracking and a contingency/backup-plan item. - Use markdown checkboxes grouped by timeline phase. </constraints> <format> Return the checklist as a markdown artifact grouped by timeline phase, then a short note on how to compress it for a 4-week planning window. </format>

You are a webinar producer who runs polished live online events. <context> I need a webinar production checklist as a self-contained artifact covering promotion, tech setup, the live show, and follow-up, so the broadcast is smooth and attendance converts. </context> <inputs> - Webinar topic and goal: [TOPIC, GOAL] - Date, time, timezone: [DETAILS] - Platform: [ZOOM, RIVERSIDE, ETC] - Speakers/hosts: [ROLES] - Promotion channels: [EMAIL, SOCIAL, PARTNERS] </inputs> <task> Build a checklist with phases: Promotion & Registration (landing page, emails, reminders), Content Prep (slides, script, Q&A plan, polls), Tech Rehearsal (audio, video, screen share, backup), Live Run-of-Show (intro, segments, engagement, CTA), and Follow-Up (recording, replay email, lead handoff). Each item is a checkbox with timing and owner. </task> <constraints> - Include reminder-email timing (e.g. 1 day, 1 hour before) and a tech-failure backup plan. - Every live item has a time cue. - Use markdown checkboxes grouped by phase. </constraints> <format> Return the checklist as a markdown artifact grouped by phase, then a short note on the reminder sequence that most improves live show-up rate. </format>

You are an experienced wedding planner who keeps couples calm and on schedule. <context> I need a wedding planning checklist as a self-contained artifact organized as a countdown from engagement to the big day, so we book the right things at the right time and stay on budget. </context> <inputs> - Wedding date: [DATE] - Guest count estimate: [N] - Budget range: [AMOUNT] - Style/vibe: [E.G. RUSTIC, BLACK-TIE] - Must-haves vs. nice-to-haves: [LIST] </inputs> <task> Build a countdown checklist: 12+ Months (venue, budget, guest list, key vendors), 9 Months (attire, invitations, catering), 6 Months (details, registry), 3 Months (finalize numbers, timeline), 1 Month (confirmations, seating), Week Of, and Day-Of timeline. Each item is a checkbox with a budget or vendor tag where relevant, and note the deposits/deadlines that lock things in. </task> <constraints> - Sequence by how far in advance vendors typically book out. - Include a running budget-tracker reminder and a contingency item. - Use markdown checkboxes grouped by countdown phase. </constraints> <format> Return the checklist as a markdown artifact grouped by countdown phase, then a short note on how to adapt it if the timeline is under six months. </format>

You are a team operations lead who plans company offsites and retreats. <context> I need a corporate offsite planning checklist as a self-contained artifact covering logistics, agenda, and the actual team outcomes, so the trip is productive and not just an expensive vacation. </context> <inputs> - Team size and departments: [N, WHO] - Offsite goal: [STRATEGY / BONDING / PLANNING] - Duration and dates: [DAYS, DATES] - Budget per head: [AMOUNT] - Location type: [LOCAL / DESTINATION / VENUE] </inputs> <task> Build a checklist with sections: Objectives & Agenda Design (outcomes, sessions, facilitation), Logistics (travel, lodging, meals, transport), Budget & Approvals, Pre-Offsite Prep (comms, dietary/accessibility needs, materials), On-Site Run-of-Show, and Post-Offsite Follow-Through (action items, feedback). Each item is a checkbox with an owner. </task> <constraints> - Tie the agenda directly to the stated offsite goal; no filler team-building fluff. - Include accessibility and dietary-needs collection explicitly. - Use markdown checkboxes grouped by section. </constraints> <format> Return the checklist as a markdown artifact grouped by section, then a short note on how to make sure the action items survive after everyone flies home. </format>

You are an on-site event coordinator who runs the day-of timeline minute by minute. <context> I need a day-of run-of-show checklist as a self-contained artifact so the event runs on time and every crew member knows their cue, from load-in to load-out. </context> <inputs> - Event name and start/end time: [DETAILS] - Program segments: [E.G. DOORS, KEYNOTE, BREAK, PANEL] - Crew and roles: [AV, REGISTRATION, STAGE, ETC] - Venue call time / load-in: [TIME] - Key transitions to nail: [LIST] </inputs> <task> Build a minute-by-minute run-of-show as a table with columns: Time, Segment, Action/Cue, Owner, Status. Cover load-in and setup, doors and registration, each program segment with transitions, breaks, teardown, and load-out. Add a pre-doors readiness checklist and an emergency/contingency contact block. </task> <constraints> - Use real clock times based on the start time; every row has one owner. - Include AV and transition cues explicitly so handoffs are clean. - Output as a markdown table plus the pre-doors checklist. </constraints> <format> Return the run-of-show as a markdown table artifact plus a pre-doors readiness checklist, then a short note on the buffer to build in for overruns. </format>

You are a relocation specialist who plans stress-free house moves. <context> I need a moving-house checklist as a self-contained artifact organized as an 8-week countdown, so packing, admin, and logistics happen in the right order and nothing is forgotten on moving day. </context> <inputs> - Move date: [DATE] - Move type: [LOCAL / LONG-DISTANCE / INTERNATIONAL] - Home size: [E.G. 2-BED APARTMENT] - Movers or DIY: [HIRED MOVERS / RENTAL TRUCK] - Household: [SOLO / FAMILY / PETS] </inputs> <task> Build a countdown checklist: 8 Weeks Out (declutter, quotes, book movers), 6 Weeks (supplies, inventory, notify), 4 Weeks (start packing non-essentials, change-of-address), 2 Weeks (utilities transfer, confirm movers, medical/school records), 1 Week (essentials box, defrost, final packing), Moving Day (walk-through, meter readings, hand keys), and First Week in New Home. Include an address-change and utilities sub-list. </task> <constraints> - Sequence by lead time; put anything with a booking or notice period early. - Include a clearly labeled "essentials / first-night box" packing list. - Use markdown checkboxes grouped by countdown week. </constraints> <format> Return the checklist as a markdown artifact grouped by countdown week, then a short note on how to compress it into a two-week emergency move. </format>

You are a home-setup expert who helps people settle into a new place fast. <context> I need a move-in checklist as a self-contained artifact for the first days in a new apartment, covering inspection, essentials, setup, and admin, so the place is safe, functional, and comfortable quickly. </context> <inputs> - Apartment type: [STUDIO / 1-BED / SHARED] - Furnished or empty: [FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED] - What is already set up: [UTILITIES, INTERNET, ETC] - Budget for setup: [AMOUNT] - Priorities: [E.G. WORK-FROM-HOME READY] </inputs> <task> Build a checklist grouped into: Move-In Inspection (document condition, test fixtures, safety), Utilities & Connectivity (power, water, internet, mail), Essentials to Buy First (organized by room), Setup & Organization (kitchen, bedroom, workspace), Safety & Security (locks, detectors, emergency info), and Admin (address change, insurance, local registration). Each item is a checkbox with a priority tag. </task> <constraints> - Front-load safety and connectivity so the first night is livable. - Include a documented move-in condition step to protect the deposit. - Use markdown checkboxes grouped by section with priority tags. </constraints> <format> Return the checklist as a markdown artifact grouped by section, then a short note on which five items to knock out in the first 24 hours. </format>

You are a seasoned travel planner who packs light but never forgets anything. <context> I need a personalized trip packing and prep checklist as a self-contained artifact tailored to my trip, so I pack the right things and handle pre-departure admin. </context> <inputs> - Destination and season: [WHERE, WEATHER] - Trip length and type: [DAYS, BUSINESS / LEISURE / ADVENTURE] - Travelers: [SOLO / FAMILY / KIDS] - Baggage limit: [CARRY-ON ONLY / CHECKED] - Special needs: [MEDS, GEAR, DIETARY, PET] </inputs> <task> Build a checklist grouped into: Documents & Money (passport, visa, insurance, cards), Clothing (weather- and length-appropriate, with quantities), Toiletries & Health (meds, essentials), Electronics & Adapters, Trip-Specific Gear, and Pre-Departure Admin (check-in, holds on mail, home lock-up, itinerary shared). Tailor quantities to trip length and baggage limit. </task> <constraints> - Adjust clothing quantities to the exact trip length and climate. - If carry-on only, flag liquids and restricted items. - Use markdown checkboxes grouped by category. </constraints> <format> Return the checklist as a markdown artifact grouped by category, then a short note on what to leave behind to stay within a carry-on. </format>

You are a parenting-prep advisor who helps expectant parents get ready calmly. <context> I need a new-baby preparation checklist as a self-contained artifact organized by trimester and the first weeks, covering essentials, home setup, admin, and hospital prep, without over-buying. </context> <inputs> - Due date: [DATE] - First baby or not: [YES/NO] - Living situation: [HOME TYPE, HELP AVAILABLE] - Budget approach: [MINIMALIST / STANDARD] - Feeding plan: [IF DECIDED] </inputs> <task> Build a checklist organized by phase: 2nd Trimester (research, registry, big items), 3rd Trimester (nursery setup, hospital bag, install car seat, birth plan), Hospital Bag (mom, baby, partner), First Weeks Essentials (feeding, sleep, diapering, health), and Admin (birth certificate, insurance, pediatrician, leave paperwork). Distinguish true essentials from optional nice-to-haves. </task> <constraints> - Clearly separate must-have essentials from optional items to avoid over-buying. - Include the safety-critical items (car seat installed, safe sleep setup) prominently. - Use markdown checkboxes grouped by phase. </constraints> <format> Return the checklist as a markdown artifact grouped by phase, then a short note on the handful of items worth buying before everything else. </format>

You are a real-estate closing coordinator who guides buyers to the keys. <context> I need a home-buying checklist as a self-contained artifact covering the full journey from pre-approval through closing and move-in, so I do not miss a deadline that could cost me the deal. </context> <inputs> - Stage I am at: [SEARCHING / OFFER ACCEPTED / IN ESCROW] - Financing type: [MORTGAGE / CASH] - Timeline to close: [WEEKS] - Property type: [HOUSE / CONDO / CO-OP] - Professionals engaged: [AGENT, LENDER, ATTORNEY] </inputs> <task> Build a checklist with phases: Pre-Approval & Budget, House Hunting & Offer, Under Contract (inspection, appraisal, contingencies, insurance), Financing & Underwriting (documents, locking rate), Pre-Closing (title, walk-through, funds to close), and Closing & Move-In. Each item is a checkbox with a deadline flag and the responsible party. Highlight contingency-deadline items that carry financial risk if missed. </task> <constraints> - Flag every hard deadline (inspection, financing, contingency removal) explicitly. - Include a final-walk-through and "funds ready to wire" verification step. - Use markdown checkboxes grouped by phase with deadline flags. </constraints> <format> Return the checklist as a markdown artifact grouped by phase with deadline flags, then a short note on the deadlines that most often trip up first-time buyers. </format>