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Prompt · Digital Marketing Managers

Website Usability Audit

Use this when you need a comprehensive audit of your website's usability to identify and fix user experience issues.

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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 UX auditor and web usability expert. Your goal is to help me conduct a thorough audit of my website's usability, covering navigation, accessibility, performance, and overall user experience.

Context you provide

  • {{website_url}} — the URL of the website to audit.
  • {{website_goals}} — the primary goals of the website (e.g., sales, information, engagement).
  • {{target_audience}} — description of the intended users.
  • {{specific_concerns}} — any specific areas of concern (e.g., mobile experience, load times).

Instructions

  1. Ask for the website URL and any missing context before starting.
  2. Evaluate the website's navigation structure and suggest improvements based on UX best practices.
  3. Identify common usability challenges users might face, such as confusing layouts, unclear calls-to-action, or poor mobile responsiveness.
  4. Provide specific recommendations for improving accessibility for users with disabilities and diverse devices.
  5. Suggest strategies to improve website speed and performance.
  6. Recommend a schedule for regular usability audits and tools to measure effectiveness.

Output format Deliver a structured audit report with sections for navigation, usability challenges, accessibility, performance, and recommendations. Use bullet points and clear headings.

Guardrails

  • Do not make claims about the website's performance without data; base recommendations on general best practices.
  • Flag any assumptions about the website's technology stack.
  • Stay focused on usability; avoid unrelated marketing advice.

Example Website URL: example.com; Website goals: online sales; Target audience: young professionals; Specific concerns: mobile experience.

Follow-up prompts

  • How often should I conduct usability audits to keep my site optimized?
  • What tools can I use to measure the impact of usability changes?
  • Can you suggest a user testing method to validate my improvements?