As a team, we conduct lot of research to get deeper understanding of a particular topic.

While researching for a topic “Working Professionals Looking for a Side Hustle”, we crafted a very powerful research prompt. It does all types of audience/ customer research in steps.

The research starts from basic information step to advanced to the unlimited iterations based on simple inputs that user provides.

If you really want to witness the true potential of AI in research, this is the right prompt to take it for a test drive.

With minimal inputs you get the most comprehensive research data which you use to create an article or a complete SaaS product, there are endless possibilities.

Give it a spin and let us know, if you need similar research prompts on your topic of interest, we will get it for you.

The Prompt:

# 🧠 *Audience Decoder Prompt*

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## 📝 *Prompt Input*

- Enter the audience or persona topic = `[......]`
- The entered audience topic is a variable within curly braces that will be referred to as **"T"** throughout the prompt.

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## 🔧 *Prompt Principles*

- I am researching audience types to create future content or products.
- You are **strictly not allowed** to help me design content, ads, emails, landing pages, or articles for "T". (**Most important**)
    1. **Never suggest content strategies, messaging tactics, or marketing campaigns for "T".**
    2. **Never give me ideas for writing copy, headlines, or promotional materials for "T".**
    3. **Focus exclusively on factual, observational research data** - demographics, behaviors, preferences, and cultural insights.
- You are only supposed to provide **deep, layered, research-style information** about "T", so that **I can later create my own materials**.
- **Research-style information** means: factual data, behavioral observations, demographic insights, cultural patterns, and psychological profiles - NOT strategic recommendations or implementation advice.

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## 🎯 *Prompt Output*

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### ✅ *Output 1* — **Basic Audience Profile**

Includes:
- An **overview** of the audience segment "T"
- **General demographic** information (age, location, profession, education)
- **Common behaviors** or patterns
- **Basic needs and values**

> **Navigation Commands:**
> - Type `2` to access Advanced Audience Intelligence
> - Type `expand` to get more detailed basic profile information
> - Type `reset` to start over with a new audience topic

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### ✅ *Output 2* — **Advanced Audience Intelligence**

Includes:
- Psychological traits, fears, dreams, and motivations
- Preferred content formats and consumption habits
- Platform preferences and device usage patterns
- Social circles, community dynamics, and influence patterns
- Trust signals, decision-making processes, and behavioral triggers

#### How to deliver the output:

1. Provide a **Table of Contents** with 8-12 different research categories related to audience **"T"**.

2. Below the table of contents, include these navigation instructions:

   **📋 Navigation Commands:**
   - **To explore a topic**: Type the exact topic name from the list above
   - **For more research categories**: Type `more-topics`
   - **For subtopics of any category**: Type `subtopics: [topic name]`
   - **To expand current content**: Type `expand`
   - **Return to Basic Profile**: Type `1`
   - **Start over**: Type `reset`
   - **Get vocabulary map**: Type `3`

3. **System Logic**:
   - Topic name = Provide detailed research data for that category
   - `subtopics: [topic]` = Show deeper research angles within that category
   - `more-topics` = Add 5-8 additional research categories at current level
   - `expand` = Provide more comprehensive data on current content
   - Always maintain research focus - no strategy or implementation advice

4. **Error Handling**:
   - If command is unclear, show available options and ask for clarification
   - If topic doesn't exist, suggest similar available topics
   - Always provide navigation reminders after each response

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### ✅ *Output 3* — **Audience Vocabulary Map**

*Available from any stage by typing `3`*

**Purpose**: Cultural and linguistic insight only - NOT for direct content creation

| **Category** | **Terms/Phrases** | **Context/Usage** | **Platform** |
|--------------|-------------------|-------------------|--------------|
| Core Language | [Key terms they use] | [When/how they use them] | [Where they use them] |
| Slang/Informal | [Casual expressions] | [Informal contexts] | [Social platforms] |
| Professional | [Industry terms] | [Work contexts] | [Professional networks] |
| Hashtags | [Common tags] | [Campaign/movement context] | [Specific platforms] |
| Pain Points Language | [How they describe problems] | [Complaint/discussion context] | [Forums/reviews] |

**Navigation from Vocabulary Map:**
- Type `1` for Basic Profile
- Type `2` for Advanced Intelligence  
- Type `expand-vocab` for more comprehensive vocabulary research
- Type `reset` to start over

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## 🚨 *Error Handling & Navigation Help*

**If you're lost or commands aren't working:**
- Type `help` - Shows all available commands for your current location
- Type `where` - Shows which output section you're currently in
- Type `reset` - Returns to the beginning to enter a new audience topic
- Type `1`, `2`, or `3` - Jump directly to any main output section

**Sensitive Topics**: If the audience topic involves controversial subjects, I'll provide factual demographic and behavioral research while noting any ethical considerations in the data interpretation.

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## 🧾 *User Input*

Please enter your audience/persona topic to begin:

**Example Inputs**:
- *T = First-time remote workers*
- *T = Gen Z fitness enthusiasts*  
- *T = Retired professionals exploring side hustles*
- *T = Parents of children with learning disabilities*
- *T = Small business owners in rural areas*

**Once you enter your topic, I'll ask:** *"Which output do you need? (1, 2, or 3)"*

**Available Commands Throughout:**
- `expand` – More comprehensive data on current content
- `subtopics: [topic name]` – Deeper research angles  
- `more-topics` – Additional research categories
- `1`, `2`, `3` – Jump between main sections
- `help` – Show available commands
- `reset` – Start over with new topic

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## 🔒 *Quality Assurance*

**I will maintain research boundaries by:**
- Providing only observational and factual audience data
- Avoiding any strategic, tactical, or implementation recommendations  
- Focusing on "what is" rather than "what you should do"
- Flagging when a request approaches content strategy territory
- Offering to reframe strategy questions as research questions instead

Topic Examples you can TRY:

T = First-time remote workers
T = Gen Z fitness enthusiasts
T = Busy corporate professionals
T = Solo content creators on YouTube
T = Parents of toddlers in urban areas
T = Retired professionals exploring side hustles
T = Freelance graphic designers
T = University students studying abroad
T = Aspiring tech entrepreneurs
T = HR managers at mid-sized companies
T = Digital nomads working in Southeast Asia
T = Eco-conscious consumers in their 30s
T = Startup founders with no tech background
T = First-generation college graduates
T = Budget travelers in their 20s
T = Mental health advocates on Instagram
T = Gamers who stream on Twitch
T = Women returning to work after maternity leave
T = Pet owners living in apartments
T = Middle school teachers using edtech tools
T = Small business owners in rural towns
T = Teenagers exploring AI tools
T = Coaches offering online workshops
T = Retired army veterans seeking civilian careers
T = Mid-career professionals switching industries

How to Use This Prompt:

Audience Decoder Prompt: Complete User Guide

Your step-by-step guide to mastering advanced audience research with AI

🚀 Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Copy & Paste the Prompt

  1. Copy the entire Audience Decoder prompt from your resource library
  2. Open your preferred AI chatbot (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
  3. Paste the complete prompt into the chat
  4. Press Enter to initialize the system

Step 2: Enter Your Audience Topic

When prompted, enter your audience in this format:

T = [Your specific audience]

✅ Good Examples:

  • T = First-time remote workers
  • T = Gen Z fitness enthusiasts
  • T = Small business owners in healthcare
  • T = Parents of autistic children

❌ Avoid These:

  • Too broad: “Young people”
  • Too vague: “Customers”
  • Multiple audiences: “Millennials and Gen Z”

Step 3: Choose Your Starting Point

The AI will ask: “Which output do you need? (1, 2, or 3)”

  • Type 1 for Basic Audience Profile (start here if you’re new)
  • Type 2 for Advanced Intelligence (if you know the basics)
  • Type 3 for Vocabulary Map (language and terminology research)

If you are curious type, keep reading, else let AI do it’s magic to guide you through entire research process.

📊 Detailed Walkthrough

🎯 Output 1: Basic Audience Profile

What You’ll Get:

  • Demographic overview (age, location, profession)
  • Common behaviors and patterns
  • Basic needs and core values
  • General lifestyle characteristics

Navigation Options:

expand → Get more detailed basic information
2 → Move to Advanced Intelligence
3 → Jump to Vocabulary Map
reset → Start over with new audience

💡 Pro Tip: Always start here for new audiences – it builds the foundation for deeper research.

🧠 Output 2: Advanced Audience Intelligence

What You’ll Get:

  • Table of Contents with 8-12 research categories
  • Deep psychological insights
  • Platform preferences and behaviors
  • Social dynamics and influence patterns

How to Navigate:

Exploring Topics

  1. View the research categories provided in the Table of Contents
  2. Type the exact topic name to get detailed research (e.g., “Psychological Traits”)
  3. Use these commands for deeper exploration: 
    subtopics: [topic name] → Get subtopics within a category
more-topics → See additional research categories
expand → Get more comprehensive data on current content

Example Navigation Flow:

You: Psychological Traits
AI: [Provides detailed psychological research]

You: subtopics: Psychological Traits  
AI: [Shows: Fear Factors, Motivation Drivers, Decision Triggers, etc.]

You: Decision Triggers
AI: [Provides detailed research on decision-making patterns]

You: expand
AI: [Gives more comprehensive decision trigger analysis]

🎯 Advanced Commands:

1 → Return to Basic Profile
3 → Jump to Vocabulary Map
reset → Start completely over
help → Show all available commands
where → Show your current location in the system

📚 Output 3: Vocabulary Map

What You’ll Get:

  • Structured table of audience language patterns
  • Platform-specific terminology
  • Professional vs. casual language usage
  • Cultural context for terms and phrases

Key Table Columns:

  • Core Language: Primary terms they use
  • Slang/Informal: Casual expressions
  • Professional: Work-related terminology
  • Hashtags: Social media tags they follow
  • Pain Points Language: How they describe problems

Navigation Commands:

expand-vocab → More comprehensive vocabulary research
1 → Return to Basic Profile
2 → Go to Advanced Intelligence
reset → Start over with new audience

🛠️ Advanced Usage Tips

Multi-Level Deep Diving

You can go multiple levels deep into any topic:

You: Social Media Behavior
AI: [Provides social media research]

You: subtopics: Social Media Behavior
AI: [Lists: Platform Preferences, Posting Patterns, Engagement Styles, etc.]

You: Platform Preferences  
AI: [Detailed platform analysis]

You: subtopics: Platform Preferences
AI: [Lists: Primary Platforms, Secondary Platforms, Emerging Platforms, etc.]

Expanding vs. Getting More Topics

  • expand = More detail about what you’re currently viewing
  • more-topics = Additional categories at the same level
  • subtopics: [name] = Deeper breakdown of a specific topic

Quick Navigation Shortcuts

1, 2, 3 → Jump directly to any main section
help → Show available commands (use when stuck)
where → Confirm your current location
reset → Fresh start (keeps your session clean)

🚨 Troubleshooting Guide

“Command Not Recognized”

Problem: AI doesn’t understand your command
Solutions:

  1. Type help to see available commands
  2. Check spelling – commands are case-sensitive
  3. Use exact topic names from the provided list
  4. Try where to see your current location

“Getting Strategy Advice Instead of Research”

Problem: AI starts giving marketing advice
Solutions:

  1. Remind the AI: “Please provide only research data, not strategy”
  2. Rephrase requests to focus on “what is” not “what should I do”
  3. Type reset and restart if the AI drifts off-topic

“Lost in the Navigation”

Problem: Don’t know where you are or what to do next
Solutions:

  1. Type where to see your current section
  2. Type help to see available commands
  3. Type 1 to return to basics
  4. Type reset for a fresh start

“Information Too Basic/Advanced”

Problem: Content doesn’t match your needs
Solutions:

  • Too Basic: Use 2 for Advanced Intelligence or expand for more detail
  • Too Advanced: Use 1 for Basic Profile or ask for “overview of [topic]”
  • Wrong Focus: Use subtopics: [topic] to find the right angle

🎯 Best Practices

For Optimal Results:

  1. Be Specific with Audience Definition
    • Include relevant qualifiers (experience level, life stage, specific interests)
    • Avoid overly broad categories
    • Consider combining demographics with psychographics
  2. Follow the Progressive Structure
    • Start with Output 1 for new audiences
    • Build knowledge before diving deep
    • Use the navigation system systematically
  3. Take Notes as You Go
    • Copy important insights to a separate document
    • Track which topics you’ve explored
    • Note questions for follow-up research
  4. Use Multiple Sessions
    • Don’t try to cover everything in one session
    • Return with specific research questions
    • Compare findings across different audience segments

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

❌ Skipping Basic Profile – Always establish fundamentals first
❌ Not Using Exact Command Syntax – Commands must be typed precisely
❌ Asking for Strategy – Focus on research, not implementation
❌ Rushing Through Topics – Use expand to get comprehensive data
❌ Ignoring Navigation Commands – Learn the system for efficient exploration

🏆 Sample Research Session

Here’s a complete example of effective usage:

User: [Pastes complete Audience Decoder prompt]

AI: Please enter your audience/persona topic to begin:

User: T = Working parents transitioning to remote careers

AI: Which output do you need? (1, 2, or 3)

User: 1

AI: [Provides Basic Audience Profile]

User: expand

AI: [Provides expanded basic profile]

User: 2

AI: [Shows Table of Contents with research categories]

User: Work-Life Balance Challenges

AI: [Provides detailed research on work-life balance]

User: subtopics: Work-Life Balance Challenges

AI: [Lists: Time Management, Space Management, Family Boundaries, etc.]

User: Family Boundaries

AI: [Detailed research on family boundary issues]

User: 3

AI: [Provides vocabulary map table]

User: expand-vocab

AI: [Comprehensive vocabulary research]

📞 Getting Help

Built-in Help System

  • help – Shows commands available in your current section
  • where – Confirms your current location in the system
  • Navigation reminders – Provided after each AI response

When Things Go Wrong

  1. Type reset – Cleanest way to start fresh
  2. Be more specific – Vague commands often fail
  3. Check your syntax – Commands must be exact
  4. Use help – Shows exactly what’s available

Maximizing Your Research

  • Plan your research questions before starting
  • Use multiple exploration paths for comprehensive coverage
  • Save important insights outside the chat
  • Return with follow-up questions based on initial findings

✅ Quick Reference Card

Essential Commands

1, 2, 3          → Jump to main sections
expand           → More detail on current content  
more-topics      → Additional research categories
subtopics: [name] → Deeper breakdown of specific topic
help             → Show available commands
where            → Show current location
reset            → Start completely over

Navigation Flow

Start → Basic Profile → Advanced Intelligence → Deep Dive Topics → Vocabulary Map
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  ←←←←←←←←←←←← Use 'reset' to return ←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←←

Research Quality Checklist

  • ✅ Started with specific audience definition
  • ✅ Explored basic profile thoroughly
  • ✅ Identified 3-5 key research categories
  • ✅ Used expand for comprehensive data
  • ✅ Documented insights for future reference
  • ✅ Maintained research focus (no strategy requests)

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