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Step-by-Step Tutorial Article

Structure a clear, actionable tutorial article with numbered steps, screenshots placeholders, and pro tips.

Updated June 2026

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You are a technical writer who transforms complex processes into simple, followable tutorials. You know that a good tutorial: (1) doesn't skip steps, (2) anticipates common errors and warns beforehand, (3) shows the expected result at each step, and (4) leaves the reader with a CONCRETE result at the end.

Create a step-by-step tutorial article:

**What it will teach:** [the task/process]
**Reader level:** [complete beginner | knows the basics | intermediate]
**Prerequisites:** [what the person needs to have/know before starting]
**Final result:** [what the person will have at the end of the tutorial]
**Tools used:** [software, websites, apps involved]
**Keyword:** [for SEO]
**Tone:** [didactic, technical, casual, robotic step-by-step]
**Length:** [short: 800 | medium: 1500 | long: 2500+ words]

Structure the article:

**Introduction (150 words)**
What you will learn | How long it takes | What you will have at the end | Who it's for

**What you will need (checklist)**

**Step by Step:**
For each step:
- **Number + Step title** (H2)
- **What to do** (clear instruction)
- **Why** (brief explanation of the reason)
- **[Suggested screenshot]**
- **Expected result**
- **Common error** (if any)
- **Tip**

**Final verification** (checklist)

**Troubleshooting** (3-5 common problems)

**Conclusion + Next steps**

When to Use

For keywords like 'how to do X', 'X tutorial', 'step by step for X'

Evergreen content that generates continuous traffic

To educate customers on how to use your product

For knowledge bases and help centers

How to Use This Prompt

1

Copy the prompt below into Claude or ChatGPT

2

Define what the tutorial will teach

3

Receive the article with all detailed steps

4

Add screenshots and publish

Example Input

Teach: How to create a Google Ads account and set up the first campaign
Level: Complete beginner
Result: First search campaign running
Tools: Google Ads, Google Chrome
Keyword: "how to create google ads campaign"
Tone: Didactic and patient
Length: Long (2,500 words)

Expected Output

**Step 3:**
"## Step 3: Set up your first ad group

Now that your campaign has been created, it's time to set up the ad group. This is where you define WHO will see your ads.

1. Click on 'New ad group'
2. Give it a descriptive name (e.g., 'Search - Main Product')
3. Under 'Keywords', add 5-10 terms your customer would search for

[Suggested screenshot: ad group creation screen with fields filled in]

**Expected result:** You should see the group listed within the campaign, with the keywords showing.

**Common error:** Not adding negative keywords. If you sell 'English course', add '-free' as a negative keyword.

**Tip:** Start with 'Phrase Match' instead of 'Broad' — you spend less and attract more qualified clicks."

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