AI tools are transforming how we create content, solve problems, and make decisions. But here’s the catch: the quality of the AI’s answer depends largely on the quality of your prompt.
What is a prompt?
If you don’t use AI much right now, but are intrigued, it’s important to understand the lingo, right? A prompt is your question, it’s the starting point.
So, what makes a good AI prompt? It’s all about clarity, context, and specificity.
Clarity: Be direct and clear about what you want. Instead of saying, “Tell me about marketing,” try “Explain three effective social media marketing strategies for small businesses.” If you find that AI is giving you answers that are too technical to really grasp well, you could also add, “Please use simple and easy-to-understand terms.”
Context: Give the AI enough background to tailor the answer. For example, mention your audience or the format you need, like “Write a 400-word blog post that pertains to lifestyle coaches and why they should have a monthly newsletter.”
Specificity: The more precise your request, the better the result. Specify tone, length, or style if it matters to you. If you aren’t sure, there’s no harm in asking AI to help you with your query, and explaining that you’re not sure what you want to include, you can ask AI to ask you pointed questions to help flesh out your request, and therefore, deliver the best output.
Don’t worry if your first prompt isn’t perfect—refine it based on the AI’s response. Think of it as a conversation where each question gets you closer to what you need.
In upcoming posts, I’ll share tips on customizing prompts for different goals, troubleshooting common issues, and even how AI can support your business.
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