What to write when asking for a testimonial
Write a testimonial request that makes it easy for happy customers to say yes and write something useful. Fill in your details below, copy the prompt, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
Testimonial requests that ask for "any feedback you're willing to share" or "a few words if you have time" almost never produce the specific, credible testimonials that actually help convert new customers. The request is too open-ended, and most happy clients stare at a blank page and give up.
The requests that generate great testimonials give the client a starting point: a reminder of the result they got, two or three specific questions to answer, and a format that takes less than five minutes. Ask right when the result is fresh and the enthusiasm is highest.
Enter who you're asking, the result or transformation they experienced, where you want to use the testimonial, and the format you prefer. The AI gives you a testimonial request that makes it easy for happy clients to say yes and write something genuinely useful.
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Your prompt
Help me write a message asking for a testimonial. Here are the details: Who I am asking: [RECIPIENT] The result or transformation they experienced: [RESULT] Where I want to use the testimonial (e.g. website, LinkedIn, Google): [PLATFORM] Format I prefer (e.g. a written paragraph, a video, a review): [FORMAT] Write a request that thanks them, reminds them of the result they got, makes the ask feel low-friction, and gives them a prompt or structure so they do not stare at a blank page. Keep it under 150 words.
Copy this prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool.
Tips for writing this
- 1Make the ask right when the result is fresh — immediately after a win, not weeks later.
- 2Give them a prompt or a starter sentence. Blank page = no response.
- 3Tell them exactly where you will use it and how long it should be. Specificity removes the friction.
Common questions
How do I ask a client for a testimonial without it being awkward?+
Ask right after delivering a result they are happy with, remind them of the specific outcome they got, and give them a simple prompt to answer. People want to help when they are genuinely satisfied. Make it easy.
How do I use this prompt?+
Fill in your details using the form above. The placeholders in the prompt update live as you type. When you are ready, click “Copy prompt” and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any AI tool. The AI will write something personalized to your specific situation.
Which AI tool works best for this?+
Claude and ChatGPT both work well. Claude tends to produce more natural, nuanced writing for personal situations. ChatGPT is strong for structured business and professional writing. Try both and keep the version that sounds more like you.
Should I use the AI output word for word?+
Use it as a strong first draft, then edit it to sound like you. The AI gives you the structure and language to work from. Reading it out loud is one of the best ways to catch anything that does not feel natural in your voice.
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