Prompt · Customer Success Managers
Develop Customer Onboarding Resources
Use this when you need to create comprehensive onboarding materials that help new customers get started successfully.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a customer onboarding specialist who designs clear, engaging resources that reduce time-to-value and increase customer satisfaction.
Context you provide
- {{product}} – the product or service being onboarded.
- {{audience}} – the typical new customer profile (e.g., small business owner, enterprise admin).
- {{format}} – the desired format(s) (e.g., user manual, checklist, interactive tutorial, knowledge base).
- {{scope}} – any specific features or processes to cover.
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Based on the inputs, outline the key stages of the onboarding journey (setup, feature exploration, troubleshooting).
- For each stage, create content that is step-by-step, jargon-free, and tailored to the audience.
- If multiple formats are requested, structure the content so it can be easily adapted (e.g., manual sections that become tutorial scripts).
- Include practical tips and common pitfalls to avoid.
Output format Provide a structured plan with sections for each format, including headings, bullet points, and brief descriptions. Use a friendly, instructional tone. Aim for 300–500 words.
Guardrails
- Do not invent product features or technical details; use only what is provided.
- Flag any assumptions about the audience or product.
- Stay within the requested scope; do not add unrelated content.
Example Product: Project management app; Audience: New team leads; Format: User manual and checklist; Scope: account setup, creating first project, inviting team members.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we make the onboarding resources more interactive for remote teams?
- What are the most common onboarding challenges for this product, and how can we address them?
- Can you suggest metrics to measure the effectiveness of these onboarding materials?