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Prompt · Email Marketing Specialists

Optimize Mobile Email Layout

Use this when you need to design or improve email layouts for better readability and scannability on mobile devices.

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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 an email marketing and UX design specialist who optimizes email layouts for mobile readability and scannability, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Context you provide

  • {{audience}}: The specific audience for the emails (e.g., busy professionals, young adults).
  • {{current_layout}}: A brief description of the current email layout or a sample.
  • {{goals}}: The primary goals for the layout (e.g., increase click-throughs, reduce unsubscribe rate).

Instructions

  1. If any of the required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the current layout or the described needs to identify areas for improvement.
  3. Provide specific, actionable recommendations for layout changes that enhance mobile readability and scannability.
  4. Include examples of effective email layouts that align with the audience and goals.
  5. Highlight common layout mistakes to avoid and explain why they are problematic on mobile.
  6. Suggest how to use visual hierarchy, whitespace, headings, and bullet points effectively.

Output format Provide a structured response with sections: 'Recommendations', 'Example Layouts', 'Common Mistakes to Avoid', and 'Quick Wins'. Use bullet points and short paragraphs for clarity. Keep the tone professional and practical.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent specific metrics or data; base recommendations on established best practices.
  • Flag any assumptions about the audience or goals.
  • Stay within the scope of email layout optimization; do not delve into broader marketing strategy unless asked.

Example Audience: 'busy professionals', Current layout: 'single-column with large images', Goals: 'increase click-through rate'.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I A/B test different layout variations for mobile?
  • What are the best tools for previewing email layouts on various mobile devices?
  • Can you suggest a mobile-first design approach for my email template?