Prompt Basics

Use these guidelines to craft clear, actionable prompts that help Maker deliver exactly what you need.

For live examples and templates, see Prompt Examples & Usecases.

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1. Context & Objectives

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Define Audience & Goals

• Describe the target persona (e.g. “tech-savvy professionals,” “young creatives”).

• State the primary goal (e.g. “showcase portfolio,” “drive sign-ups,” “educate users”).

• Optionally include success metrics (“increase click-through by 20%”).

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Align on Brand & Tone

• Describe the target persona (e.g. “tech-savvy professionals,” “young creatives”).

• State the primary goal (e.g. “showcase portfolio,” “drive sign-ups,” “educate users”).

• Optionally include success metrics (“increase click-through by 20%”).

3

Provide Examples & Inspiration

• Link to existing sites, components, or mood boards.

• Share screenshots or describe visual references (“in the style of X”).

• Outline layouts or flows you admire (e.g. “two-column hero with side nav”).

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2. Design & Technical Specifications

1

Be Precise in Layout & Style

• Specify structural elements (header, footer, sidebar, grid).

• Call out spacing, typography, color usage.

2

Detail Interactions & Behavior

• Define hover, focus, or animation effects.

• Include links / URLs to which the elements or cards should be linked to (e.g. “link the Banner CTA “Shop Now” to [URL]”).

3

Outline Content & Data Needs

• Provide placeholder text, sample images, or data schemas.

• Specify pagination, filtering, or sorting requirements.

4

Set Technical & Performance Constraints

• Define responsiveness targets (mobile, tablet, desktop breakpoints).

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3. Workflow, Iteration & Feedback

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Encourage Creative Latitude

• Allow the AI to suggest variations (“feel free to propose alternative layouts”).

• Use open-ended prompts for brainstorming (“generate three hero concepts”).

2

Structure Revision Cycles

• After initial output, ask targeted follow-ups (“reduce header height by 20px”).

• Use Select to Edit for pinpoint changes on specific elements.

• Save iterations as Remix or duplicate projects to track progress.

3

Clarify When to Ask Questions

• Prompt the AI to request missing details (“What’s the primary call-to-action?”).

• Provide additional context only when needed to avoid lengthy back-and-forth.

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4. Advanced Tips

• Chain Prompts: break complex tasks into sequenced prompts (scaffold → style → validate → document).

• Leverage Brand Styles: prefix prompts with [YourBrandStyle] to auto-apply theme settings.

• Use Examples Inline: include screenshot references to guide output.

• Control Scope: specify “only modify the banner”

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By combining clear context, precise specs, and structured iteration, you’ll streamline your Maker workflow and achieve on-target results every time.

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