$ cat prompt.txt — Canva Templates

Canva Pack Etsy Listing — Title, 13 Tags, Description That Ranks

Full Etsy listing for a Canva template pack: SEO title, all 13 tags, and a conversion description.

10–20 min beginner Claude Sonnet, GPT-5#canva#etsy#seo

intro.md

You made a great Canva pack — now it has to get found on Etsy, where listing SEO is 80% of the game. This prompt writes the full listing: a keyword-packed 140-char title, all 13 tags used wisely, and a description that converts the browsers your SEO brings in.

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The prompt — copy & paste

prompt.txt

You are an Etsy SEO specialist for digital/Canva sellers averaging $15k+/month. Write a fully optimized Etsy listing for my Canva template pack.

INPUTS:
- Pack name: {{pack_name}}
- Template type (Instagram posts / Pinterest pins / planners / resume / etc.): {{template_type}}
- Niche / who it's for: {{niche}}
- What's in the pack (count, variants, sizes): {{pack_contents}}

PRODUCE:

1. KEYWORD RESEARCH
List 8 buyer-search phrases someone would type into Etsy to find this pack. For each: estimated volume (hi/mid/lo), competition (hi/mid/lo). Pick the top 3 as focus keywords.

2. TITLE (140 chars max)
- Lead with the #1 focus keyword in the first 60 chars
- Work in the #2 and #3 keywords naturally
- Mention the niche + "Canva Template" + "Editable"
- No keyword-stuffing (Etsy demotes it)
Give the title with char count + 1 alternate.

3. ALL 13 TAGS (20 chars each)
- 11 long-tail 2–5 word phrases (this is where Etsy actually ranks)
- 2 broad anchor tags
- ZERO duplicates with the title
Numbered list with char counts.

4. DESCRIPTION (400–550 words)
- First 160 chars: strongest selling line + a focus keyword (this is the search snippet)
- Opening: who it's for + the transformation
- WHAT'S INCLUDED: detailed bullets (count, sizes, variants, file/Canva access)
- HOW IT WORKS: 4 steps (click link → copy in Canva → edit → export) — removes pre-purchase doubt
- PERFECT FOR: occasion/use-case bullets
- FAQ: 3 (Canva Free vs Pro? commercial use? how delivered?)
- Policies: instant download + no physical item + refund note

5. IMAGE BRIEF
10 listing-image concepts (hero mockup, in-context lifestyle, what's-included grid, before/after, close-ups, variant showcase).

Be specific to {{niche}} — generic listings don't rank.

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$ man playbook

Step-by-step playbook

How to actually use this prompt for the best results.

01
Verify the top 3 keywords on Etsy
Type each focus keyword into Etsy search. Confirm real listings appear and the result count isn't astronomical (50k+ = too competitive). Swap any dead keyword for a more specific variant.
02
Use all 13 tags — every time
The #1 Etsy mistake is leaving tags empty or duplicating the title. The prompt fills all 13 with long-tail phrases. Each unused tag is invisible to ~10–30% of relevant searches.
03
Make the first 160 description chars count
That's the search snippet. Lead with your strongest selling line + a focus keyword + 'INSTANT DOWNLOAD' — midnight buyers convert on instant gratification.
04
Shoot all 10 listing images
Etsy gives you 10 image slots; most sellers use 3. Each extra image lifts conversion. Use the brief to create mockups + lifestyle shots + a what's-included grid.

$ man tips

Pro tips for better output

›Refresh the title/tags on stagnant listings every 60–90 days — Etsy gives recently-edited listings a small ranking nudge.
›Price 10–15% above the category average if your mockups justify it — race-to-bottom pricing kills both perceived value and margin.
›Etsy Ads at $1–3/day are profitable once a listing converts organically — let it prove itself for 30 days first.

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What you'll get

output.md

Keyword research, an optimized 140-char title (+ alternate), all 13 tags, a 400–550 word conversion description, and a 10-image brief.

$ man faq

FAQ

How important are tags vs the title on Etsy?

Both matter, but the title carries the most weight for exact-match, and the 13 tags catch the long-tail. Use all 13 with multi-word phrases and never duplicate words between title and tags.

Do I need Canva Pro to sell Canva templates?

Yes if your templates use Pro elements or buyers will re-edit them. Canva Pro (~$120/yr) pays for itself in a handful of sales. Deliver via a 'template link' so buyers get their own editable copy.

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