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👋 Hey there,
Need social proof but don't know how to ask for it?
This prompt writes testimonial requests that get responses.
The Testimonial Request Prompt
Creates emails that make it easy for customers to say yes and share their story.
📋 THE PROMPT:
Write a testimonial request email for [PRODUCT/SERVICE].
Context:
What you offer: [PRODUCT/SERVICE]
Customer's result: [WHAT THEY ACHIEVED]
Time as customer: [DURATION]
Where you'll use it: [WEBSITE/MARKETING/CASE STUDY]
Create the email:
**Subject Line Options**
"Quick favor? 2 minutes would help a lot"
"Can I share your success story?"
"Would love your feedback on [product]"
**Email Body**
Opening:
Personalized greeting
Reference their specific win
Show genuine appreciation
The ask:
Be direct about what you need
Explain where you'll use it
Estimate time required (keep low)
Make it easy:
Provide 3-5 guiding questions
Offer to draft for their approval
Give them an easy out
Questions to include:
"What problem were you trying to solve?"
"What made you choose us?"
"What results have you seen?"
"What would you tell someone considering us?"
"What surprised you most?"
Incentive (optional):
Small thank you gift
Feature them on your site
Link to their business
Early access to new features
Close:
No pressure statement
Easy way to respond
Thank them regardless
**Follow-up** (if no response in 5 days)
Brief reminder
Emphasize it's optional
Offer alternative (shorter format)🎯 HOW TO USE IT:
Identify customers with great results
Generate personalized request
Send within 30 days of their win
Make it genuinely easy to respond
Thank them profusely when they do
💡 PRO TIP: Ask for testimonials right after someone gets a win or tells you they love your product. Strike while the enthusiasm is hot. Wait too long and they'll forget the details.
📌 SAVE IT IN PROMPTULAR
Build social proof that converts. Save it: https://app.promptular.com/library
Tag it with "testimonials" and "social-proof" for easy access.
See you tomorrow!
Penny @Promptular
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