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Starter Prompts for Common Tasks

This section contains ready-to-use AI prompts for common tasks at Pacing Agency. Each prompt is designed to work with Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude, or other AI assistants to help you quickly accomplish routine tasks with consistent quality.

Why Use These Prompts?​

  • Save Time - No need to write detailed instructions from scratch
  • Consistency - Standardised approach across team members
  • Best Practices - Prompts incorporate our agency's processes and preferences
  • Customisable - Easy to modify with your specific project details
  • Context-Aware - Include references to our tool documentation and tech stack

How to Use​

  1. Browse by category - Find the prompt that matches your task
  2. Customize variables - Replace [PLACEHOLDERS] with your specific details
  3. Copy the prompt - Use the copy button or Copy as Prompt feature
  4. Paste into AI - Use in Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude, or your preferred AI assistant
  5. Review output - Always review and test the generated code/content
  6. Document changes - Update relevant tool documentation after completing the task

Prompt Categories​

🏗️ Infrastructure​

Server provisioning, deployment, configuration, and maintenance tasks.

Common prompts:

  • Hetzner new server setup
  • n8n workflow creation
  • Cloudflare DNS configuration
  • Docker Compose service setup
  • SSL certificate renewal

Browse Infrastructure Prompts →

💻 Development​

Cursor workspaces, Docusaurus features, React components, and API integrations.

Common prompts:

  • Cursor workspace setup - Create workspace rules (Project Rules in .cursor/rules/, or legacy .cursorrules) with agency context
  • Docusaurus feature development
  • React component templates
  • API integration starters
  • Debugging checklists

Browse Development Prompts →

📊 Marketing​

Webflow projects, GTM setup, tracking implementation, and tech stack planning.

Common prompts:

  • Webflow project setup
  • GTM container configuration
  • Server-side tracking (sGTM) implementation
  • Consent Mode setup
  • Tech stack planning

Browse Marketing Prompts →

👥 Client Work​

Client onboarding, website migrations, handoff documentation, and performance audits.

Common prompts:

  • Website migration checklist
  • Client onboarding process
  • Handoff documentation generator
  • Support ticket responses
  • Performance audit templates

Browse Client Work Prompts →

Prompt Template Structure​

Each prompt follows a consistent structure:

## Context
Brief description of what this prompt is for

## Prerequisites
Required access, tools, or knowledge

## Prompt Template
The actual prompt text (ready to copy)

## Variables to Customize
List of [PLACEHOLDERS] with examples

## Expected Output
What you should receive from the AI

## Follow-up Actions
Next steps after using the prompt

## Related Documentation
Links to relevant tool docs

## Success Criteria
How to verify it worked

## Common Issues
Known problems and solutions

Tips for Effective Prompting​

1. Be Specific​

Instead of: "Set up a new server"
Use: "Set up a new Hetzner Cloud CPX31 server in Falkenstein for n8n automation with Docker and SSL"

2. Include Context​

Always provide:

  • What you're trying to accomplish
  • Why you need it
  • Where it fits in the overall system
  • Who will use or maintain it

3. Reference Our Docs​

Include links to relevant tool documentation:

4. Specify Constraints​

Be clear about:

  • Budget limits
  • Performance requirements
  • Security considerations
  • Compatibility needs

5. Request Documentation​

Always ask the AI to:

  • Include inline comments
  • Generate README files
  • Provide testing instructions
  • Suggest next steps

6. Iterate and Improve​

  • Save prompts that work well
  • Share successful prompts with the team
  • Update prompts based on feedback
  • Document lessons learned

Creating Your Own Prompts​

Want to add a new prompt to this collection?

  1. Identify the need - Is this task repeated frequently?
  2. Draft the prompt - Write clear instructions with examples
  3. Test thoroughly - Verify it works consistently
  4. Add documentation - Include all template sections
  5. Submit for review - Share with team for feedback
  6. Add to collection - Place in appropriate category folder

See Documentation Templates for guidance on creating new prompt documentation.

Based on team usage, these are our most frequently used prompts:

  1. Hetzner New Server Setup - Infrastructure setup for self-hosted services
  2. Cursor New Workspace - Standardised workspace configuration
  3. GTM Container Setup - Tracking implementation for new clients
  4. Website Migration - Moving client sites to Webflow
  5. Client Onboarding - Gathering requirements and setting expectations

Contributing​

Have a great prompt to share? Here's how to contribute:

  1. Use the prompt successfully on a real project
  2. Document it following our template structure
  3. Add examples and common issues
  4. Submit via pull request or share with the team
  5. Incorporate feedback and update the prompt

Version Control​

Track prompt effectiveness:

  • Version number - Increment when making changes
  • Last updated date - Keep documentation current
  • Change log - Document what changed and why
  • Success rate - Track how often the prompt works well

Feedback & Improvements​

Found an issue with a prompt? Have a suggestion?

  • Open an issue in the repository
  • Share feedback in team Slack
  • Update the prompt directly (with documentation)
  • Suggest new categories or prompt types

Note: All prompts in this section reference Pacing Agency's internal tech stack and processes. Customise as needed for your specific projects or clients.