Creator Guide

How to Create Skills That Sell

Everything you need to know about building high-quality AI skills, pricing them right, and succeeding on Sitelore.

Keep 85%

of every sale you make

Anatomy of a Great Skill

A complete skill includes these components. Required items are essential; recommended items increase quality and sales.

Core Prompt

Required

The main instruction set — the "engine" of your skill. Defines the role, task, and rules.

Example:

You are an expert [ROLE] specializing in [DOMAIN]. Your task is to [SPECIFIC_ACTION]...

System Prompt / Persona

Required

Establishes the AI's identity, expertise level, and behavioral constraints.

Example:

You are a senior content strategist with 15 years of experience in SaaS marketing...

Instructions / Methodology

Required

Step-by-step process for the AI to follow. Use named frameworks when possible.

Example:

## Framework: BUILD
1. Brief basics
2. Uncover angle
3. Instruct with structure...

Input Format

Required

What the user needs to provide. Clear format = better results.

Example:

Provide: Target keyword, audience expertise level, content goal, word count

Output Format

Required

Exactly what the response should look like. Include templates.

Example:

### Section A: [Title]
[Description]

### Section B: [Title]
[Description]

Examples

Recommended

Real input/output pairs demonstrating the skill. 2-5 examples recommended.

Example:

Example 1: [Scenario]
Input: "..." 
Output: "..."

Constraints / Limitations

Recommended

What the skill can't do. Honest disclosures build trust.

Example:

Not suitable for: legal advice, medical diagnosis. Best with: GPT-4, Claude 3

Customization Options

Recommended

Variables users can modify. Use {{VARIABLE}} notation.

Example:

{{TONE}}: Professional, Casual, Academic
{{LENGTH}}: 100, 300, 500 words

Quality Markers: Good vs. Bad

The difference between skills that sell and skills that don't

Specific Role Definition

❌ Don't

You are a helpful assistant.

✓ Do

You are a senior content strategist who has grown 3 blogs from 0 to 1M monthly visitors.

💡 Specific roles produce specific expertise

Clear Framework

❌ Don't

Write a blog post with good SEO.

✓ Do

Follow the BUILD framework: Brief → Uncover → Instruct → Layer → Deliver

💡 Named frameworks = consistent results

Defined Output Format

❌ Don't

Give me a summary.

✓ Do

## Summary (2-3 sentences)\n## Key Points (bullets)\n## Action Items (checkboxes)

💡 Templates prevent surprises

Edge Case Handling

❌ Don't

(no handling)

✓ Do

If input lacks [X], ask clarifying questions before proceeding.

💡 Graceful failures = reliable skill

Red Flags We Reject

Sitelore is curated. We reject skills with these issues:

✗Generic instructions anyone could write in 5 minutes
✗No clear structure or methodology
✗Missing examples of actual output
✗Suspiciously short (under 300 words)
✗"Works with any AI" without specifics
✗No input/output format specified
✗Untested on real use cases

What Determines Skill Value

These factors justify higher prices

Time Saved

How long would this task take manually? A skill that saves 10+ hours is worth $15-30.

Expertise Embedded

Does it encode knowledge most users lack? Years of experience = higher value.

Proven Results

Can you show before/after examples? Demonstrated value commands premium prices.

Edge Case Handling

Does it gracefully handle weird inputs? Reliability justifies higher prices.

Pricing Strategy

How to Price Your Skills

Based on marketplace data and successful sellers

$5-15

Starter Skills

Simple, single-purpose prompts. Good for beginners or narrow use cases.

Examples:

Email templates

Simple formatters

Basic analysis

Best for: High volume, impulse purchases

Professional Skills

Comprehensive skills with frameworks, examples, and documentation.

Examples:

Content strategies

Code review systems

Research workflows

Best for: Most sellers — best volume + margin balance

$49-149

Premium / Commercial

Expert-level skills with extensive documentation, multiple use cases, and proven ROI.

Examples:

Full content systems

Agency workflows

Enterprise templates

Best for: B2B buyers, agencies, commercial use

💡 Pricing Formula

Skill Value = (Time Saved × Hourly Rate) × Frequency of Use × Expertise Premium

Example: If your skill saves 2 hours ($100 value at $50/hr), is used monthly (12x/year = $1,200 value), and requires rare expertise (2x multiplier), you could justify $49-99 pricing.

Tips for Success

What top sellers do differently

Show Real Results

Include 3-5 real examples of output. Before/after comparisons are gold. Screenshots if possible.

Write Great Descriptions

Lead with the problem you solve. Be specific about who it's for. List what's included.

Know Your Audience

"Email templates for customer support managers" beats "general email helper." Niche = better conversions.

Update Regularly

AI models evolve. Keep your skills optimized for latest models. Note version history.

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