Text & chat prompt
Tell a client you are raising your rates
Tell a client you are raising your rates: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.
The prompt
Write a message telling [CLIENT NAME] I am increasing my rates. Current rate: [RATE] New rate: [RATE] Effective from: [DATE] Reasons: [WHY, e.g. more experience, higher costs] What stays the same: [WHAT] Be confident and appreciative, not apologetic. Offer one option for existing work already in progress, and write a firm but friendly response for if they push back.
Pro tip: Give at least 30 to 60 days of notice and honour the old rate for work already agreed.
How to use this prompt
- Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
- Paste the prompt.
- Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
- Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Text & chat
- Works with
- ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
- Length
- 59 words
- Fields to fill in
- CLIENT NAME, RATE, DATE, WHY, WHAT
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace these fields before you send it: CLIENT NAME, RATE, DATE, WHY, WHAT. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Should I paste private information into the prompt?
Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.
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