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Tips for getting the best results

With the rapid rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, more businesses and creators are discovering the power of using conversational AI for content creation, strategy planning, and even customer service. But how do you get the best results from ChatGPT?

Whether you’re a small business owner, social media manager, or just curious about the potential of AI, here are some proven strategies to help you communicate more effectively with ChatGPT—and get the answers you actually need.

1. Be Specific with Your Prompts

The number one rule when using ChatGPT is clarity and specificity. The more detailed your prompt, the more accurate and relevant the response will be.

Example:

• ❌ “Write a story.”

• ✅ “Write a short story about a magical island set 200 years in the future, with a protagonist who’s afraid of the ocean.”

Think of ChatGPT like a team member—you wouldn’t give a vague brief and expect perfect results. The same applies here!

2. Experiment with Prompt Phrasing

If the response isn’t quite what you were hoping for, don’t give up—try rephrasing your prompt or adding context. Small tweaks can drastically improve the outcome.

Avoid repeating things like: “Make this better!” multiple times. Instead, try:

• “Rewrite this with a more professional tone.”

• “Make this more concise and SEO-friendly.”

• “Can you structure this like a LinkedIn post?”

Each version gives the AI more direction, which helps refine the output.

3. Use System Messages for Better Control

System messages are powerful tools for setting the tone and style of a conversation from the start. You can use them to guide ChatGPT’s behavior throughout a session.

Example system messages:

• “You are a marketing expert helping a startup build brand awareness.”

• “Respond like a friendly, professional copywriter with SEO knowledge.”

• “Keep answers under 150 words and avoid technical jargon.”

This helps ChatGPT “understand its role” and tailor responses accordingly.

4. Ask Follow-Up Questions

ChatGPT is designed to be conversational—so treat it that way! You can build on responses by asking for more details, requesting edits, or expanding certain points.

Examples:

• “Can you break that into bullet points?”

• “Add examples relevant to social media managers.”

• “Turn this into a call-to-action for Instagram.”

This iterative style is especially useful for content creation, social media captions, blog outlines, and more.

5. Bonus: Our Favourite Prompt Templates

Want to save time? Here are a few prompt templates we love for social media and marketing use:

• “Create 5 Instagram captions for a [product/service] targeting [audience].”

• “Write a professional bio for a [job role] with 5+ years of experience.”

• “Generate a list of blog post ideas for a [industry] business.”

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