# Get a plain-English checkup on your ad spend in minutes

> It's the Monday briefing a dedicated media buyer would give you, from one spreadsheet.

Export your recent ad results and let AI act like a media buyer: what's working, what's wasting money, and which ads are wearing out.

- Page: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/plain-english-checkup-on-your-ad-spend/
- Category: Make smarter decisions
- Made for: Small business owners, Coaches, Consultants
- Works in: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
- Time: About 10 minutes a week
- Effort: A few steps

## The prompt

Fill in the parts in [square brackets], or leave them and the AI will ask you for them.

```text
I've uploaded my ad results for the last 30 days. I sell [YOUR OFFER, e.g. a 6-week coaching program] and a good result for me is [YOUR GOAL, e.g. a booked call] at no more than [TARGET COST PER RESULT, e.g. $45].

Act like an experienced media buyer and give me a plain-English checkup:
1. A 3-line summary: total spend, results, and cost per result compared with my target.
2. Winners: the ads beating my target, and why you think they work.
3. Money leaks: ads spending above target with no sign of improving, and how much they've cost me so far.
4. Tired ads: any where clicks are falling while frequency is rising.
5. My top 3 moves for this week, in order.

Use only the numbers in the file. If something's missing, tell me instead of guessing.
```

## Step by step

1. Export the last 30 days of ad-level results from your ads manager as a spreadsheet.
2. Delete anything private you don't want to share, like account IDs.
3. Upload the file with the prompt.
4. Act on the top 3 moves, then repeat every Monday.

## What you'll get

A weekly ad report in plain English: winners, money leaks, tired ads, and your top 3 moves.

## Good to know

**Which AI tools does this work in?** It works in ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. On this page, ChatGPT and Claude open with your prompt already typed in. No paid plan is noted for this one.

**How long does it take?** About 10 minutes a week. It's rated "A few steps". There are 4 steps, listed above.

**What do I need before I start?** Just your details for 3 blanks: your offer, your goal and target cost per result. You can skip any, and your AI will ask for them.

**What will I get back?** A weekly ad report in plain English: winners, money leaks, tired ads, and your top 3 moves.

Idea spotted on X, shared by @spect3ral: https://x.com/spect3ral/status/2095582997894541406. The prompt is The Solo Creators' own version.

## Go further

Ready-made skills in the Solo Creators AI Studio (https://thesolocreators.com/studio/) that fit this: Board of Advisors (Convene seven AI advisors who debate your decision, vote, and hand back a stress-tested verdict); Fact Checker (Every quote, number, date, and link in your draft checked against its real source, with the fixes handed back as tracked changes you accept or reject).

From AI Use Cases and Prompts by The Solo Creators: https://thesolocreators.com/prompts/. Free to use; please link back to the page when you share it.