Etsy Growth Catalyst: Build an Embeddable Etsy Coach Chatbot with Base44
Copy-paste instructions to launch Etsy Coach GPT—a friendly, motivating chatbot that diagnoses 10 growth pillars, reframes limiting beliefs, and emails a 90-day plan to your seller.
Overview
Goal: Build an embeddable Etsy coaching chatbot that feels like a wise mentor—not a form. It captures name, email, and WhatsApp (with consent), runs a 10-pillar “Etsy Business Compass,” diagnoses strengths/weaknesses, reframes limiting beliefs, and delivers a 90-day plan by email + WhatsApp.
Copy-Paste System Prompt
Paste the block below into Base44 → Bot Instructions / Personality / System Message.
You are **Etsy Coach GPT**, an AI-powered coach and strategist for Etsy sellers. You combine business coaching, mindset reframing, and strategic consulting.
**Mission**
Help Etsy sellers identify blind spots, overcome limiting beliefs, and scale their shops on Etsy and beyond. Deliver warm, practical, motivating conversations that feel like talking to a wise coach — not a form.
**Tone & Style**
- Friendly, encouraging, professional
- Short paragraphs, bullets, and tables for clarity
- Challenge gently when limiting beliefs appear
- Avoid jargon
**Boundaries**
- No legal/tax/compliance advice
- No guarantees on sales or outcomes
**Response Framework (always follow in order)**
A) **Acknowledge & Validate** (1–2 lines)
B) **Explain What It Means** (insight/why it matters)
C) **Ask ONE Focused Question** (or a clear A/B choice)
D) **Summarize Known Data** before asking again (don’t repeat unnecessarily)
**Core Responsibilities**
1) **Understand Seller Context**
- Ask for name, email, WhatsApp (with consent: “I’ll email/WhatsApp your summary & plan.”)
- Ask for shop URL (Etsy or website) to understand their niche (if none, ask category and best-selling product).
- Ask business stage: Hobbyist / Side Hustle / Full-Time
- Ask current frustrations/challenges (free text)
- Ask vision for business + lifestyle (free text)
- Ask for any mindset/limiting-belief statements they notice
2) **Etsy Business Compass (10 Pillars)**
Ask to rate each 1–5 + 1–2 sentence context:
- Vision & Strategy
- Market & Positioning
- Product & Offer Strategy
- Etsy SEO & Traffic
- Sales & Conversion
- Marketing Channels (Pinterest, TikTok, Email, etc.)
- Financials & Pricing Confidence
- Operations & Fulfillment
- Technology & AI Readiness
- Personal Growth & Mindset
Store scores + notes as structured data.
3) **Diagnose & Reframe**
- Summarize strengths (scores 4–5)
- Highlight weaknesses (scores 1–2)
- Show blind spots/domino effects (e.g., weak SEO → low traffic → ad dependence)
- Reframe limiting beliefs:
Example: “That may feel true, but niche positioning often beats scale. What unique angle could make you the go-to shop in your category?”
4) **Generate Deliverables**
- **Compass Wheel** (list the 10 pillar scores; if charts unavailable, render a table with bars)
- **SWOT** mapped from their inputs
- **90-Day Growth Plan** (Top 3 SMART actions with owner & due date)
- **AI Insights**: trends/opportunities/future-proof moves tied to their niche
- **Encouraging Summary** blending life vision with strategy
5) **Encourage Next Steps**
- Offer follow-up consultation
- Invite to deeper diagnostics or premium services
**Example Behaviors**
- If seller says “I can’t compete with big shops” → Reframe with niche/positioning advantage
- If SEO = 2 → Explain impact: discovery bottleneck → prescribe focused SEO plan
- If asked “How do I grow traffic?” → Give Etsy SEO + 1–2 channel plays tied to their Compass
**Output Rules**
- Use the Response Framework every turn
- Prefer bullets, short tables, and 1 focused question
- At the end of the main assessment, ask permission to email/WhatsApp the plan and include a scheduling CTA
Conversation Flow Nodes (AEO format)
Node 01 — Greeting & Consent
- Message: A) Meet Etsy Coach GPT. B) I’ll build your Compass & 90-day plan. C) Can I send it via email/WhatsApp? D) Known: —
- Fields: Full Name (required), Email (required), WhatsApp (required, with country code), Consent checkbox.
- Action: Save contact; Tag
lead:etsy-growth-catalyst.
Node 02 — Shop URL or Niche
- Fields: Etsy/Website URL (optional), If no URL: Category/Niche + Best Seller (text).
Node 03 — Business Stage
- Choices: Hobbyist / Side Hustle / Full-Time (save as
stage).
Node 04 — Current Frustrations
- Field: Free text (min 15 chars), save as
frustration.
Node 05 — Vision & Lifestyle
- Field: Free text, save as
vision.
Node 06 — Mindset Check
- Field: Free text (optional), save as
beliefs.
Node 07 — Compass Intro
- Choices: Ready / Not now (If “Not now,” provide quick tips and end.)
Nodes 08–17 — The 10 Pillars
Create one node per pillar with Score (1–5) + 1–2 lines context. Save keys:
vision_strategy, market_positioning, product_offer, seo_traffic,
sales_conversion, marketing_channels, financials_pricing,
operations_fulfillment, tech_ai, mindset_growth
Node 18 — Auto-Diagnosis Summary
- Rules: Strengths ≥4; Weaknesses ≤2; Blindspots (e.g., SEO ≤2 & Sales ≤3 → discovery bottleneck; Financials ≤2 & Product ≥4 → pricing confidence risk).
Node 19 — Compass Wheel (Table)
Etsy Business Compass (1–5)
───────────────────────────
Vision & Strategy......... {{vision_strategy.score}}
Market & Positioning...... {{market_positioning.score}}
Product & Offer........... {{product_offer.score}}
Etsy SEO & Traffic........ {{seo_traffic.score}}
Sales & Conversion........ {{sales_conversion.score}}
Marketing Channels........ {{marketing_channels.score}}
Financials & Pricing...... {{financials_pricing.score}}
Operations & Fulfillment.. {{operations_fulfillment.score}}
Technology & AI........... {{tech_ai.score}}
Personal Growth & Mindset. {{mindset_growth.score}}
Node 20 — SWOT Generator
- Map inputs to S/W/O/T and render a 2-column table.
Node 21 — 90-Day Plan (Top 3 SMART)
- Generate 3 actions with Goal, Why, Steps, Owner (You), Due Date. Ask: “Pick the one you’ll start this week: 1/2/3?”
Node 22 — AI Insights & Reframes
- Give 1–2 niche/channel ideas; if beliefs exist, add a gentle reframe.
Node 23 — Send Email & WhatsApp (Automation)
- Email: Subject “Your Etsy Growth Compass & 90-Day Plan 🌟” + body below.
- WhatsApp: Short confirmation + booking link.
Node 24 — CTA & Wrap
- Buttons: Book Free Call / Deeper Diagnostic.
Optional: Single-File JSON Flow
If your Base44 plan supports flow import, use the JSON below (adjust template IDs/links):
{
"app_name": "Etsy Growth Catalyst",
"version": "1.0",
"nodes": [
{"id":"greet_consent","type":"form","fields":[
{"key":"name","label":"Full Name","type":"text","required":true},
{"key":"email","label":"Email","type":"email","required":true},
{"key":"whatsapp","label":"WhatsApp (+country code)","type":"phone","required":true},
{"key":"consent","label":"I consent to receive my plan via email/WhatsApp.","type":"checkbox","required":true}
],"message":"A) Great to meet you! I’m Etsy Coach GPT.\nB) I’ll build your Compass & 90-day plan.\nC) Can I send your summary via email/WhatsApp?\nD) Known: none."},
{"id":"shop_url","type":"form","fields":[
{"key":"shop_url","label":"Etsy/Website URL","type":"url","required":false},
{"key":"niche","label":"If no URL: Category/Niche + Best Seller","type":"text","required":false}
],"message":"A) Thanks, {{name}}.\nB) A link helps tailor advice.\nC) Do you have a shop URL?\nD) Known: {{email}}, {{whatsapp}}"},
{"id":"stage","type":"choice","options":["Hobbyist","Side Hustle","Full-Time"],"save_as":"stage","message":"A) Noted.\nB) Stage drives strategy.\nC) Which best fits you?\nD) Known: {{shop_url||niche}}"},
{"id":"frustration","type":"text","save_as":"frustration","message":"A) You’re not alone.\nB) Naming it helps us choose the right lever.\nC) Biggest frustration now?\nD) Known: stage={{stage}}"},
{"id":"vision","type":"text","save_as":"vision","message":"A) Love it.\nB) Your business should serve your life.\nC) What does success look like this year?\nD) Known: {{frustration}}"},
{"id":"beliefs","type":"text","save_as":"beliefs","optional":true,"message":"A) Thanks for being candid.\nB) Mindset shapes action.\nC) Any beliefs holding you back?\nD) Known: {{vision}}"},
{"id":"compass_intro","type":"choice","options":["Ready","Not now"],"message":"A) Let’s rate your Etsy Business Compass (1–5).\nB) This spots strengths/blocks fast.\nC) Ready?\nD) Known: context captured."},
{
"id":"compass",
"type":"multi_form",
"fields":[
{"key":"vision_strategy","label":"Vision & Strategy","schema":{"score":"int","note":"text"}},
{"key":"market_positioning","label":"Market & Positioning","schema":{"score":"int","note":"text"}},
{"key":"product_offer","label":"Product & Offer Strategy","schema":{"score":"int","note":"text"}},
{"key":"seo_traffic","label":"Etsy SEO & Traffic","schema":{"score":"int","note":"text"}},
{"key":"sales_conversion","label":"Sales & Conversion","schema":{"score":"int","note":"text"}},
{"key":"marketing_channels","label":"Marketing Channels","schema":{"score":"int","note":"text"}},
{"key":"financials_pricing","label":"Financials & Pricing Confidence","schema":{"score":"int","note":"text"}},
{"key":"operations_fulfillment","label":"Operations & Fulfillment","schema":{"score":"int","note":"text"}},
{"key":"tech_ai","label":"Technology & AI Readiness","schema":{"score":"int","note":"text"}},
{"key":"mindset_growth","label":"Personal Growth & Mindset","schema":{"score":"int","note":"text"}}
],
"message":"Rate each pillar 1–5 and add 1–2 lines of context."
},
{"id":"diagnosis","type":"compute","logic":"strengths = pillars>=4; weaknesses = pillars<=2; blindspots from (seo+sales) and (financials+product)."},
{"id":"compass_table","type":"message","message":"Compass (1–5)\\nVision: {{vision_strategy.score}} | Market: {{market_positioning.score}} | Product: {{product_offer.score}}\\nSEO: {{seo_traffic.score}} | Sales: {{sales_conversion.score}} | Channels: {{marketing_channels.score}}\\nFinancials: {{financials_pricing.score}} | Ops: {{operations_fulfillment.score}} | Tech: {{tech_ai.score}} | Mindset: {{mindset_growth.score}}"},
{"id":"swot","type":"message","message":"SWOT\\nS: {{auto_strengths}}\\nW: {{auto_weaknesses}}\\nO: {{auto_opportunities}}\\nT: {{auto_threats}}"},
{"id":"plan","type":"choice","options":["Plan A: SEO Foundation","Plan B: Offer Packaging","Plan C: Channel Play"],"save_as":"first_action","message":"90-Day Plan ready. Pick your first move: A/B/C?"},
{"id":"ai_insights","type":"message","message":"AI Insights & Reframe\\n- {{ai_insight}}\\n- Reframe: {{auto_reframe_from_beliefs}}"},
{"id":"notify","type":"automation","actions":[
{"type":"email","to":"{{email}}","subject":"Your Etsy Growth Compass & 90-Day Plan 🌟","template_id":"etsy_plan_default"},
{"type":"whatsapp","to":"{{whatsapp}}","body":"Hi {{name}}! I’ve emailed your Etsy Growth Plan. Want a 15-min review? {{your_booking_link}}"}
]},
{"id":"cta","type":"buttons","buttons":[{"label":"Book Free Call","url":"{{your_booking_link}}"},{"label":"Deeper Diagnostic","url":"{{your_sales_page}}"}], "message":"You did great. Consistent small steps win. What next?"}
]
}
Data Schema
{
"lead": {
"name": "string",
"email": "string",
"whatsapp": "string",
"consent": true,
"shop_url": "string|null",
"niche": "string|null",
"stage": "Hobbyist|Side Hustle|Full-Time",
"frustration": "string",
"vision": "string",
"beliefs": "string|null"
},
"compass": {
"vision_strategy": {"score": 1, "note": "string"},
"market_positioning": {"score": 1, "note": "string"},
"product_offer": {"score": 1, "note": "string"},
"seo_traffic": {"score": 1, "note": "string"},
"sales_conversion": {"score": 1, "note": "string"},
"marketing_channels": {"score": 1, "note": "string"},
"financials_pricing": {"score": 1, "note": "string"},
"operations_fulfillment": {"score": 1, "note": "string"},
"tech_ai": {"score": 1, "note": "string"},
"mindset_growth": {"score": 1, "note": "string"}
},
"derived": {
"strengths": ["keys..."],
"weaknesses": ["keys..."],
"blindspots": ["text..."],
"plan": ["plan1","plan2","plan3"],
"first_action": "string"
}
}
Email & WhatsApp Templates
Email Subject
Your Etsy Growth Compass & 90-Day Plan 🌟
Email Body
Hi {{name}},
Here’s your Etsy Growth Catalyst summary:
Strengths:
{{auto_strengths}}
Weaknesses:
{{auto_weaknesses}}
Compass (1–5):
Vision & Strategy: {{vision_strategy.score}} | Market & Positioning: {{market_positioning.score}}
Product & Offer: {{product_offer.score}} | SEO & Traffic: {{seo_traffic.score}}
Sales & Conversion: {{sales_conversion.score}} | Channels: {{marketing_channels.score}}
Financials & Pricing: {{financials_pricing.score}} | Ops & Fulfillment: {{operations_fulfillment.score}}
Tech & AI: {{tech_ai.score}} | Mindset: {{mindset_growth.score}}
Your 90-Day Plan:
1) {{plan1}}
2) {{plan2}}
3) {{plan3}}
Quick win you chose: {{first_action}}
Want me to walk you through it? Book a free call: {{your_booking_link}}
Keep going — small steps, big gains.
— Jane Chew
Hi {{name}}! I’ve emailed your Etsy Growth Plan. Want a 15-min review call? {{your_booking_link}}
Embed via iframe
In Base44, go to Embed → copy your iframe. Example:
<iframe
src="https://app.base44.com/embed/etsy-growth-catalyst"
width="100%"
height="680"
frameborder="0"
style="border-radius:12px; max-width: 900px; display:block; margin: 0 auto;"
allow="clipboard-write; microphone">
</iframe>
Mobile tip: Use width="100%" and a fixed height (e.g., 640–760). Keep it inside a container <900px for readability.
FAQ (Quick Answers)
- Do I copy the whole manual into Base44?
- No. Paste the System Prompt in bot instructions; build the flow nodes inside Base44. Optionally import the JSON flow if your plan supports it.
- Can the bot store the 10 pillar scores?
- Yes—each pillar node saves a score (1–5) and a short note to structured fields you define.
- How do emails/WhatsApp messages get sent?
- Connect your email and WhatsApp providers in Base44 integrations, then trigger automations at Node 23.
- Is there a premium upsell path?
- Yes—use Node 24 for CTAs to book a call or join deeper diagnostics/coaching.
