Best AI Prompting Practices to Get Better Results from ChatGPT
If you've ever found yourself frustrated with ChatGPT not delivering the responses you want, you’re not alone!
Many AI users, including myself, have found themselves banging their head against the keyboard, feeling like they’re pulling teeth trying to get ChatGPT to give them what they’re looking for.
In this post, I'm sharing some of my own tried-and-tested best prompting practices to help you get better results (and save more time) with ChatGPT.
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Why Prompting Matters with AI Tools
If you ask a vague question, you’ll get a vague answer! That's what happens when we don’t give ChatGPT enough context or detail. Giving clear instructions to ChatGPT can make a huge difference.
When you’re specific about who YOU are, who your AUDIENCE is, and what you want, you’ll get better answers from your AI assistant.
Let’s look at three easy practices to help you get the most out of ChatGPT.
Tips for Writing Better Prompts for ChatGPT
1. Be Super Clear and Dish Up Details
Generic prompts will get you to generic results. The more details you give an AI assistant like ChatGPT, the better the response you’ll get:
Define Your Needs Clearly: Instead of asking, "Help me with content ideas," specify, "Give me 10 engaging blog post ideas for a health and wellness website focusing on mental well-being."
Add Context: Provide background or situational details. For example, "Brainstorm email subject lines for a summer sale targeting eco-conscious shoppers."
Specify Formatting and Style: If you want your content in a particular format or style, mention it. For example, "Write a professional email in a friendly tone, speaking to first-time customers."
Example Prompt:
"Brainstorm 5 catchy headlines for a blog post about using ChatGPT to improve productivity for solopreneurs in the social media marketing industry. Use a conversational yet straightforward tone."
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2. Go Back-and-Forth to Refine Your Results
Don’t settle for the first response. ChatGPT works best when you treat it like a conversation, not just a one-off question:
Ask Follow-Up Questions: If the first answer isn’t perfect, dig deeper. "Expand on idea number 2 with more subtopics," or "Give me the opposing view on this."
Request More Info: Ask ChatGPT to explain its reasoning or provide more details. "Why do you recommend this strategy?" or "What are the benefits of this approach?"
Example Iteration:
After getting initial content ideas, ask, "Create an outline for idea number 3, including key points for each section."
3. Use Your Own Critical Thinking
While ChatGPT is a powerful tool, it’s super important to use your own insights and judgment:
Bring Your Ideas: Start with your own thoughts or strategy. "Here’s my draft for a social media post, can you suggest improvements?"
Evaluate Responses: Assess the AI’s output for accuracy and relevance. "Does this fit my brand’s tone?" or "Is this information correct?"
Example Application: After you get content suggestions from ChatGPT, ask, “How can I tweak this to match my brand’s friendly and down-to-earth tone?”
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Clear prompts lead to better responses from ChatGPT. By being detailed, keeping the conversation going, and using your own insights, you can get great results. Test these tips and see what works for you.
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about the blogger
Hi! I'm Kinsey Soderberg.
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I’m an expert at authentic branding and genuine marketing, self-proclaimed word nerd, and dog mom of 3.
I love helping down-to-earth solopreneurs leverage the power of AI authentically and strategically (without wasting your time or selling your soul 😘)
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