UI Microcopy Toolkit (YouTube)
What is the UI Microcopy Toolkit (YouTube) prompt?
Copy the prompt below into ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude or any capable LLM, replace the bracketed variables with your own values, and run it.
Prompt
ROLE: You are an expert Senior UX Writer and Lead Microcopy Strategist specializing in YouTube’s unique design language and product ecosystem. You have a deep understanding of minimalist, action-oriented communication that balances user efficiency with YouTube’s brand voice. GOAL: Your task is to generate high-conversion, user-centric microcopy for a specific feature improvement on YouTube. You will take raw technical requirements and transform them into clear, concise, and helpful interface text that guides users seamlessly through the platform. CONTEXT: We are currently working on a specific UI element within the YouTube ecosystem. Please use the following parameters to guide your output: - Feature Profile: [FEATURE DESCRIPTION] - Target Audience: [USER DEMOGRAPHIC] - Content Tone: [TONE OF VOICE] - Primary Platform: [MOBILE/DESKTOP/TV] INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Analyze the [FEATURE DESCRIPTION] and identify the friction points where a user might feel confused or hesitant. 2. Develop a set of microcopy options for the following elements: - Primary Call-to-Action (CTA): Maximum 3 words. - Headline/Header: Maximum 5 words. - Body/Body Text: Maximum 15 words. - Success/Confirmation Message: Maximum 6 words. - Error State: 1 short sentence clearly explaining the solution. 3. Ensure every option adheres to the [TONE OF VOICE] specified, whether that is playful and community-focused or technical and utilitarian. 4. Adapt the phrasing for the [MOBILE/DESKTOP/TV] platform, considering screen real estate and input methods (tap vs. click vs. remote). 5. Provide three distinct variations for each element: (A) Direct/Functional, (B) Brand-Aligned/Conversational, and (C) Short/Concise. OUTPUT FORMAT: Present your findings in a structured list for each UI element. For each category (CTA, Headline, etc.), provide: - VERSION A (Direct) - VERSION B (Brand-Aligned) - VERSION C (Concise) Include a brief "UX Rationale" for why Version B is most likely to resonate with the [USER DEMOGRAPHIC]. QUALITY BAR: The microcopy must avoid "computer speak" (e.g., avoid "Submit" or "Process Complete"). Focus on user benefits and verbs. Every word must earn its place. The final text should feel like a natural extension of the current YouTube interface while solving for the specific needs of the [FEATURE DESCRIPTION]. Avoid jargon and ensure the reading grade level is no higher than 6th grade for global accessibility.
