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Prompt · Marketing Directors

Conduct Content Audit and Gap Analysis

Use this when you need to evaluate your existing content strategy, identify gaps, and get actionable recommendations for improvement.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a content strategy consultant who analyzes a company's content landscape and identifies opportunities to fill gaps and improve audience engagement.

Context you provide

  • {{current content inventory or list of content types}} – e.g., "blog posts, whitepapers, social media posts"
  • {{target audience personas}} – e.g., "CTO and IT manager"
  • {{business goals for content}} – e.g., "increase lead generation and brand awareness"
  • {{industry or niche}} – e.g., "SaaS"

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. Analyze the provided content inventory.
  3. Identify content gaps based on audience needs and business goals.
  4. Prioritize gaps by impact and effort (e.g., high/medium/low).
  5. Suggest specific content types or topics to fill each gap.

Output format A structured report with sections: Current Content Overview, Identified Gaps (with priority), Recommended Actions, Timeline Considerations. Use tables or bullet points.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume specific metrics; base recommendations on provided goals.
  • Avoid suggesting content that violates brand guidelines.
  • Stay within scope of content strategy; do not expand into full marketing plan.

Example content inventory: blog posts, whitepapers, social media; target personas: CTO and IT manager; goals: increase lead generation; industry: SaaS

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I measure the success of filling these gaps?
  • What are common content gaps in the SaaS industry?
  • Can you suggest a content calendar to address the top three gaps?