{"id":12653,"date":"2025-03-31T12:46:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T12:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T12:46:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T12:46:23","slug":"how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use ChatGPT to Get 10X Better Answers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This guide will show you how to use ChatGPT the right way.<\/p>\n<p>Brand new to using it?<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll help you skip the rookie mistakes that leave most beginners frustrated.<\/p>\n<p>Tried it before and had an average experience?<\/p>\n<p>No problem. You\u2019ll learn how to refine your approach to get useful, high-quality responses (finally).<\/p>\n<p>Because here\u2019s the thing:<\/p>\n<p>ChatGPT IS a powerful tool. But only if you know how to use it effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s make that happen.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#ChatGPT_Models\" >ChatGPT Models<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#ChatGPT_Limitations\" >ChatGPT Limitations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#How_to_Use_ChatGPT_Step-by-Step_Beginners_Guide\" >How to Use ChatGPT: Step-by-Step Beginners Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#Step_1_Choose_the_Right_ChatGPT_Account_Type\" >Step 1: Choose the Right ChatGPT Account Type<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#Guest_Access\" >Guest Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#Free_Account\" >Free Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#Paid_Subscription\" >Paid Subscription<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#Step_2_Tweak_the_Default_Settings\" >Step 2: Tweak the Default Settings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#ChatGPT_Memory_On_or_Off\" >ChatGPT Memory: On or Off?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#Personalizing_ChatGPT_Make_It_Work_Your_Way\" >Personalizing ChatGPT: Make It Work Your Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#Control_Your_Privacy\" >Control Your Privacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#Step_3_Learn_to_Write_Better_Prompts\" >Step 3: Learn to Write Better Prompts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#Step_4_Get_Better_Results_With_Frameworks\" >Step 4: Get Better Results With Frameworks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#Step_5_Refine_ChatGPTs_Responses_with_Follow-Ups\" >Step 5: Refine ChatGPT\u2019s Responses with Follow-Ups<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#Fun_Ways_to_Use_ChatGPT_for_Life_and_Work\" >Fun Ways to Use ChatGPT for Life and Work<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#ChatGPT_as_24-7_Personal_Assistant\" >ChatGPT as 24-7 Personal Assistant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#ChatGPT_as_Your_Analyst\" >ChatGPT as Your Analyst<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#ChatGPT_as_a_Thought_Partner\" >ChatGPT as a Thought Partner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/31\/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-get-10x-better-answers\/#Dont_Stop_at_ChatGPT_Build_Your_AI_Toolkit\" >Don\u2019t Stop at ChatGPT. Build Your AI Toolkit.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ChatGPT_And_What_Can_It_Do\"><\/span>What is ChatGPT (And What Can It Do)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ChatGPT is an AI assistant that answers your questions like a human would.<\/p>\n<p>It can also generate ideas and assist with writing, problem-solving, and research tasks.<\/p>\n<p>How does it do this?<\/p>\n<p>It analyzes lots of books, web pages, and conversations \u2014 this is its training data.<\/p>\n<p>Then, it predicts the most relevant response.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it as a brilliant researcher who\u2019s read millions of books and the entire internet.<\/p>\n<p>It can recall any facts and instantly connect ideas to generate the most relevant answer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__visual-chart backlinko-image\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"How ChatGPT Works\u00a0\" alt=\"How ChatGPT Works\u00a0\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.61428571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/how-chatgpt-works-.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>(We talk more about how <a title=\"What Is Generative AI and How Does It Work?\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/generative-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">generative AI<\/a> works in this article.)<\/p>\n<p>So, what can ChatGPT do?<\/p>\n<p>A surprising number of things.<\/p>\n<p>It can help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brainstorm blog post topics<\/li>\n<li>Plan your <a title=\"What Is a Content Strategy?\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/content\/content-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">content strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Debug code snippets<\/li>\n<li>Translate marketing copy into multiple languages<\/li>\n<li>Explain blood test results in simple terms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plus, depending on the model you\u2019re using (more on that below), it can also:<\/p>\n<p>Generate images using DALL\u00b7E:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Flamenco dancer prompt\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Flamenco dancer prompt\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1.1785714285714\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-flamenco-dancer-prompt.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>And handle voice interactions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Choose a voice\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Choose a voice\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.78142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-choose-a-voice.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ChatGPT_Models\"><\/span>ChatGPT Models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>OpenAI (the company behind ChatGPT) regularly updates ChatGPT with new training data.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why there are different ChatGPT models.<\/p>\n<p>Each one is optimized for different tasks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-primary table-striped table-hover\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Model<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Best For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Model\">GPT-4.5<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Best For\">Advanced model for reasoning and creativity. Better pattern recognition.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Model\">GPT-4o<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Best For\">General and professional use. Also good for coding &amp; deep analysis. Multimodal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Model\">GPT-4o mini<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Best For\">Everyday tasks. Gives responses faster but lacks advanced tools.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Model\">o3-mini<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Best For\">Coding and advanced reasoning, great for problem-solving &amp; logic tasks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Model\">o1 &amp; o1-mini<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Best For\">Complex problem-solving but lacks memory and search<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Model\">GPT-4o with Scheduled Tasks (BETA)<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Best For\">AI automation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ChatGPT_Limitations\"><\/span>ChatGPT Limitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret.<\/p>\n<p>ChatGPT makes things up sometimes (aka a \u201challucination).<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not really thinking for itself.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, it predicts words based on patterns in its training data.<\/p>\n<p>And sometimes, those predictions are completely wrong.<\/p>\n<p>For example, \u0141ukasz Bia\u0142ozor, an AI consultant, asked:<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWho was the sole survivor of the Titanic?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Instead of correcting the prompt, ChatGPT named one person\u2014even though 706 people survived.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Titanic survivor prompt\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Titanic survivor prompt\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.42571428571429\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-titanic-survivor-prompt.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p><a title=\"How AI reinforces gender bias\u2014and what we can do about it...\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unwomen.org\/en\/news-stories\/interview\/2025\/02\/how-ai-reinforces-gender-bias-and-what-we-can-do-about-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bias<\/a> is another issue.<\/p>\n<p>AI models like ChatGPT reflect societal biases that exist in their training data. Here\u2019s a simple way to see this in action:<\/p>\n<p>Ask it to draw a nurse. You\u2019ll likely get a woman.<\/p>\n<p>Now, ask it to draw a CEO. You\u2019ll probably see a man.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what I got:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Generated images: Nurse &amp; CEO\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Generated images: Nurse &amp; CEO\" data-aspect-ratio=\"2.1942857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-generated-images-nurse-ceo.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>This gender bias isn\u2019t just limited to images. ChatGPT can perpetuate stereotypes and biases around:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gender roles and professions<\/li>\n<li>Cultural perspectives<\/li>\n<li>Socioeconomic assumptions<\/li>\n<li>Historical narratives<\/li>\n<li>Geographic representation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, when asked about \u201ctraditional family values\u201d or \u201csuccessful business practices,\u201d ChatGPT might default to Western, male-dominated perspectives without acknowledging other viewpoints.<\/p>\n<p>What does this mean for you?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always cross-reference important facts from multiple sources<\/li>\n<li>Be aware that ChatGPT\u2019s responses may reflect societal biases<\/li>\n<li>Ask follow-up questions to get different perspectives<\/li>\n<li>Use ChatGPT as a starting point, not the final authority<\/li>\n<li>Consider whose viewpoints might be missing from its responses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/icon-remember-v2.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Remember:<\/strong> ChatGPT is an incredibly powerful tool, but it\u2019s trained on human-created data\u2014which means it inherits human biases. So, use it wisely by staying critical and conscious of these limitations.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/icon-remember-v2.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_ChatGPT_Step-by-Step_Beginners_Guide\"><\/span>How to Use ChatGPT: Step-by-Step Beginners Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to ChatGPT, getting started is easy.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be using it like a pro in just a few steps.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Choose_the_Right_ChatGPT_Account_Type\"><\/span>Step 1: Choose the Right ChatGPT Account Type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are three ways to access ChatGPT, depending on what you need.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guest_Access\"><\/span>Guest Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You can try ChatGPT right away with \u201cGuest Access.\u201d No need to sign up.<\/p>\n<p>Just go to <a title=\"ChatGPT\" href=\"http:\/\/chatgpt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chatgpt.com<\/a>, and start chatting.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Start page\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Start page\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.53857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-start-page.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>It lets you ask questions and even search the web.<\/p>\n<p>But your conversations won\u2019t be saved.<\/p>\n<p>Once you close the page, everything disappears.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re testing it out, \u201cGuest Access\u201d is fine.<\/p>\n<p>But if you want ChatGPT to act like a real assistant, you\u2019ll need an account.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Account\"><\/span>Free Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A free account gives you more features and better answers.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the \u201cReason\u201d feature helps it think before answering, so you get sharper, more accurate responses.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Hoover over Reason\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Hoover over Reason\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.27714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatggpt-hoover-over-reason.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>You can also upload files like PDFs and spreadsheets, making it easy to work with large documents.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Attachment feature\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Attachment feature\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.34142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-attachment-feature.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Another benefit?<\/p>\n<p>Your chat history saves.<\/p>\n<p>You can return to past conversations and pick up where you left off.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Chat history\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Chat history\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.76857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-chat-history.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Another big benefit is that you can customize ChatGPT responses.<\/p>\n<p>(More on that below.)<\/p>\n<p>So, every time it responds to your questions, it answers in a way that matches your style.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Sign Up for Free<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Go to chatgpt.com. Click \u201c<strong>Sign up<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Sign up\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Sign up\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.49\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-sign-up.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Enter a valid email address or sign in using Google, Microsoft, or Apple.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Create an account\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Create an account\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.81\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-create-an-account.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Create a password.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Create a password\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Create a password\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.65857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-create-a-password.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Then, add your name and birthday (both are required).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Tell us about you\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Tell us about you\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.56142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-tell-us-about-you.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>And finally, choose if you want ChatGPT to remember your conversations (you can change this later).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT now has memory\" alt=\"ChatGPT now has memory\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.62857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-now-has-memory.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>That\u2019s it. You\u2019re set.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 After sign-up\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 After sign-up\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.47142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-after-sign-up.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paid_Subscription\"><\/span>Paid Subscription<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you use ChatGPT a lot, consider upgrading to ChatGPT Plus for $20\/month.<\/p>\n<p>This gives you access to all ChatGPT models, including the latest and most advanced versions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Models\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Models\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.80571428571429\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-models.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>You even get 10 \u201cDeep Research\u201d searches per month.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Deep research\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Deep research\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.53714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-deep-research.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>This allows ChatGPT to search multiple web sources in one query.<\/p>\n<p>You give it one prompt, and it\u2019ll independently search websites, read research papers, compare products, and more.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s great when you need to research and visit many websites, such as when you\u2019re comparing products before you buy.<\/p>\n<p>Or when you need to go through scientific journals for research.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and another benefit?<\/p>\n<p>Faster responses, even during peak hours (7 AM to 5 PM ET).<\/p>\n<p>While free users wait, you keep chatting without interruptions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Tweak_the_Default_Settings\"><\/span>Step 2: Tweak the Default Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ChatGPT works great out of the box, but a few tweaks can make it even better.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ChatGPT_Memory_On_or_Off\"><\/span>ChatGPT Memory: On or Off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>When you first sign up, you\u2019ll be asked if you want to turn memory on.<\/p>\n<p>But you\u2019re not locked into that choice.<\/p>\n<p>You can change this anytime at:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<strong>Profile<\/strong>\u201d (top right) &gt; \u201c<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u201d &gt; \u201c<strong>Personalization<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Profile settings \u2013 Personalization\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Profile settings \u2013 Personalization\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.88571428571429\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-profile-settings-personalization.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Turn memory on, and ChatGPT will learn from your past conversations.<\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t have to repeat yourself every time you start a new chat.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, it\u2019ll remember details and give you more relevant responses.<\/p>\n<p>Turn memory off and every session starts fresh.<\/p>\n<p>This is great if you prefer more privacy.<\/p>\n<p>Or don\u2019t want past conversations influencing future replies.<\/p>\n<p>You can also erase stored memories.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201c<strong>Manage memories<\/strong>\u201d in the \u201cPersonalization\u201d window.<\/p>\n<p>And you\u2019ll see a new window where you can erase all memories or delete specific ones.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Settings \u2013 Manage Memory\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Settings \u2013 Manage Memory\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.75571428571429\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-settings-manage-memoriies.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personalizing_ChatGPT_Make_It_Work_Your_Way\"><\/span>Personalizing ChatGPT: Make It Work Your Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>ChatGPT doesn\u2019t have to sound the same for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily customize it.<\/p>\n<p>Just go to \u201c<strong>Profile<\/strong>\u201d (at the top right) &gt; \u201c<strong>Customize ChatGPT<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Profile \u2013 Customize ChatGPT\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Profile \u2013 Customize ChatGPT\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.60571428571429\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-profile-customize-chatgpt.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Then, enter basic details like your name and profession.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Customize basic details\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Customize basic details\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.83714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-customize-basic-details.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Next, customize ChatGPT\u2019s personality.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Customize personality\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Customize personality\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.84285714285714\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-customize-personality.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>You can specify:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tone:<\/strong> Friendly, casual, professional?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Response length:<\/strong> Brief and direct or in-depth?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Persona:<\/strong> Strategist, a teacher, or something else?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, if you want it to write in Backlinko style, you could type:<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWrite in the Backlinko writing style. Be direct and cut the fluff. Every sentence should be actionable. Do not use long complicated words when a simpler, shorter word exists.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Write in Backlinko style\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Write in Backlinko style\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.80857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-write-in-backlinko-style.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure what to write, you can ask ChatGPT.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s one way you can do that using your brand\u2019s messaging document.<\/p>\n<p>Upload the brand guide to ChatGPT and write:<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>\u201cAttached is [YOUR BRAND\u2019S] content guideline. In under 1,500 characters, summarize [YOUR BRAND\u2019S] voice, tone, and personality.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Uploaded brand guide\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Uploaded brand guide\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.8\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-uploaded-brand-guide.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Advanced tip:<\/strong> I\u2019ve noticed that ChatGPT doesn\u2019t always stick to the personality I want. If you see that, too, do this:<\/p>\n<p>First, give it this instruction.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cYou have different personas. When I write [keyword], use that persona.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Then, define the persona:<\/p>\n<p>For example, for Backlinko, I write:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c<strong>[backlinko]:<\/strong> Be direct. Write clearly. Use short, punchy sentences with a confident tone. Make it easy to skim and focus on real, tested advice. Skip the jargon and write using the active voice. Keep the language simple (6th-grade level).\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Now, whenever I want ChatGPT to respond in Backlinko\u2019s style, I start the chat with [backlinko].<\/p>\n<p>The great thing about this?<\/p>\n<p>You can add multiple personas for different tasks. And then you just add [keyword] to call that persona into the chat.<\/p>\n<p>Some of my favorites include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>[80\/20]:<\/strong> Focus only on the 20% of knowledge or actions that drive 80% of results. Prioritize key takeaways.<\/p>\n<p><strong>[teacher]:<\/strong> Break concepts into step-by-step explanations with real-world examples, analogies, and case studies.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The final section in customization is \u201cWhat should ChatGPT know about you?\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"What should ChatGPT know about you\" alt=\"What should ChatGPT know about you\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.79285714285714\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-should-chatgpt-know-about-you.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Here, you personalize ChatGPT to your life and work.<\/p>\n<p>What should you add?<\/p>\n<p>Think about how you\u2019ll be using it, then add relevant instructions.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re vegetarian with some dietary restrictions and you often use it for meal planning, you can write:<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>\u201cMy family is vegetarian. One of our children has a peanut allergy, and the other doesn\u2019t eat onions. Always make sure that the meals you create follow these restrictions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here\u2019s another example if you use ChatGPT for work.<\/p>\n<p>Say you have an ecommerce store.<\/p>\n<p>You could add:<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>\u201cI sell handcrafted plant baskets made from sustainable materials. I have customers all over the world who are eco-conscious. I write in a warm but expert tone. I\u2019m knowledgeable but never preachy. I have a small marketing budget. I do mostly organic content and paid ads.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Control_Your_Privacy\"><\/span>Control Your Privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By default, OpenAI may use your conversations to improve the model.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d rather keep chats private, you can turn this off.<\/p>\n<p>Go to \u201c<strong>Profile<\/strong>\u201d &gt; \u201c<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u201d &gt; \u201c<strong>Data Controls<\/strong>\u201d and toggle \u201c<strong>Improve the model for everyone<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Improve the model for everyone\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Improve the model for everyone\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.74857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-improve-the-model-for-everyone.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Once you do this, it won\u2019t use your conversations for training.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n<p>Your AI is now customized for you.<\/p>\n<p>Go test ChatGPT with a few questions.<\/p>\n<p>And see how well it adjusts based on your customizations.<\/p>\n<p>Still not customized the way you want it?<\/p>\n<p>Go back to settings and keep refining.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Learn_to_Write_Better_Prompts\"><\/span>Step 3: Learn to Write Better Prompts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want high-quality answers from ChatGPT, you need to write better prompts.<\/p>\n<p>Bland or generic answers usually mean a prompting problem.<\/p>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<p>Because when you give ChatGPT a vague question, it has to fill in the gaps.<\/p>\n<p>And from what I\u2019ve seen, it plays it safe by giving you the most generic explanations.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t want that.<\/p>\n<p>So how do you fix it?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get Google to help.<\/p>\n<p>In its <a title=\"Gemini for Google Workspace Prompting Guide 101.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/services.google.com\/fh\/files\/misc\/gemini-for-google-workspace-prompting-guide-101.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prompting guide<\/a>, Google states that a good, detailed prompt includes four elements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Task:<\/strong> What you want ChatGPT to do (explain, analyze, compare)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Context:<\/strong> Relevant background info (who, what, where, why)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Persona:<\/strong> The role ChatGPT should take (expert, teacher, consultant)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> How the response should be structured (step-by-step, bullet points, examples)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__visual-chart backlinko-image\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Elements of a Good Prompt\" alt=\"Elements of a Good Prompt\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.57\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/elements-of-a-good-prompt.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Adding just task + context makes a big difference.<\/p>\n<p>Use all four, and you get much better answers.<\/p>\n<p>Let me show you the difference in answer quality between a basic and an optimized prompt.<\/p>\n<p>A basic prompt:<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>\u201cGive me unique marketing tips for a tour guide.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>What do you get?<\/p>\n<p>A generic list that can work for any tour guide anywhere in the world:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Tour guide\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Tour guide\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.75714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-prompt-tour-guide.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Now, add <strong>task + specific context<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Unique marketing strategies\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Unique marketing strategies\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.77714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-prompt-unique-marketing-strategies.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Since ChatGPT has specific details to work with, the answer is more relevant.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re not done yet.<\/p>\n<p>How about using all four elements using this prompt?<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>\u201cAct as a tourism marketing expert with 20 years of experience. I\u2019ve just started a tour company in M\u00e1laga, Spain. The competition is fierce, so I need to stand out. Your task: identify three unique viral marketing strategies. The output should be a numbered list with one real-world example for each.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>That level of detail gives you a more hyper-specific answer:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Marketing expert strategies\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Marketing expert strategies\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.80857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-prompt-marketing-expert-strategies.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Get_Better_Results_With_Frameworks\"><\/span>Step 4: Get Better Results With Frameworks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Frameworks help ChatGPT focus its thinking so its response becomes clearer and more organized.<\/p>\n<p>So, instead of saying, \u201cGive me an SEO strategy,\u201d or \u201cGive me content ideas,\u201d specify a framework.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in the M\u00e1laga tour guide prompt above, try using the STP framework (Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning).<\/p>\n<p>You might say:<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>\u201cAct as a tourism marketing expert with 20 years of experience. <strong>Use the STP framework (Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning)<\/strong> to develop a unique marketing strategy for a tour guide in M\u00e1laga, Spain. Identify a specific segment of travelers, explain the best way to target them, and position the tour guide\u2019s services for maximum appeal.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Much. Better. Answer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Marketing expert + STP framework strategies\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Marketing expert + STP framework strategies\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.93428571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-prompt-marketing-expert-plus-stp-framework-strategies.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>But what if you don\u2019t know any frameworks?<\/p>\n<p>No problem.<\/p>\n<p>Just ask ChatGPT.<\/p>\n<p>All you have to do is choose the best one.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 LinkedIn post\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 LinkedIn post\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.90571428571429\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-prompt-linkedin-post.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Refine_ChatGPTs_Responses_with_Follow-Ups\"><\/span>Step 5: Refine ChatGPT\u2019s Responses with Follow-Ups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ChatGPT\u2019s first answer isn\u2019t always the best, especially for complex topics.<\/p>\n<p>How do you improve it?<\/p>\n<p>Keep asking questions.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what I mean.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine you\u2019re a social media manager launching a smart water bottle that reminds users to drink.<\/p>\n<p>Your first prompt might be:<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>\u201cGive me a list of interactive social media campaign ideas. Context: We\u2019re launching a new product: a smart water bottle that reminds users to drink. You\u2019re a social media strategist with 10 years of experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>ChatGPT gives you a list:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Interactive social media campaign ideas\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Interactive social media campaign ideas\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.88428571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-prompt-interactive-social-media-campaign-ideas.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s a good start.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s not enough to have a clear launch strategy.<\/p>\n<p>So, you dig deeper.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the reply is too generic, ask for more details.<\/li>\n<li>If the answer is too theoretical, ask for clear, actionable steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or you can focus on one thing in the list.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 TikTok challenge\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 TikTok challenge\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.83714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-prompt-tiktok-challenge.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Keep refining your questions until you have everything you need.<\/p>\n<p>By doing this, ChatGPT becomes more of a collaborative partner.<\/p>\n<p>And you get a final output that\u2019s a blend of AI and your knowledge and topical expertise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why not add everything in one big prompt?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You could.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s not always the best approach.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, some prompts are simple enough that they don\u2019t need iterative refining.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Unicorn\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Unicorn\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1.1028571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-prompt-unicorn.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>But for complex ideas, <strong>refining step by step gives you more control over the output<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Personal insight:<\/strong> When conversations with ChatGPT get longer, it can go into a rabbit hole and lose track of the original task. When this happens, I bring it back with a prompt like:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGo back to the original task. Do you remember it?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If the response shows that it has forgotten some details from the original prompt, remind it explicitly:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were working on [ORIGINAL TASK]. Pick up from where we left off.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This helps bring the conversation back to the task you set out to do. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fun_Ways_to_Use_ChatGPT_for_Life_and_Work\"><\/span>Fun Ways to Use ChatGPT for Life and Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most powerful things about ChatGPT?<\/p>\n<p>It can take on different roles.<\/p>\n<p>It can be your personal assistant, researcher, strategist, problem-solver, and more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ChatGPT_as_24-7_Personal_Assistant\"><\/span>ChatGPT as 24-7 Personal Assistant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ChatGPT can be your assistant for work and daily life.<\/p>\n<p>Need help with life planning, <a title=\"What is SEO? The Complete Search Engine Optimization Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/what-is-seo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO<\/a>, or optimizing your habits?<\/p>\n<p>Done.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can use it to review legal documents.<\/p>\n<p>Upload a PDF, like a client agreement, and ask it to explain the legal jargon. Or point out unfair clauses.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Personal assistant \u2013 Document review\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Personal assistant \u2013 Document review\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.86571428571429\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-personal-assistant-document-review.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s great for mundane tasks, too. Like cleaning up video transcripts.<\/p>\n<p>Paste (or upload) the transcript.<\/p>\n<p>And ask ChatGPT to organize it better.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Transcript clean up request\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Transcript clean up request\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.80428571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-prompt-transcript-clean-up-request.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Saves you so much time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Transcript edited\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Transcript edited\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.83714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-transcript-edited.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Personal insight:<\/strong> I recently used ChatGPT to help me organize my Obsidian vault (Obsidian is a personal knowledge management tool.)<\/p>\n<p>I wanted a clean, scalable folder structure that matched my use case.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>So, off to ChatGPT I went and wrote this prompt:<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>\u201cCreate a folder structure for Obsidian that helps organize personal insights, research, and notes. The folder structure should make finding and linking notes easy while keeping things simple and scalable. Strictly limit to five main folders. Make sure it\u2019s organized so it\u2019s easy to expand over time. Your output should be in a clear, hierarchical bullet format.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Creating folder structure\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt \u2013 Creating folder structure\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1.0557142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-prompt-creating-folder-structure.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>This response gave me a solid starting point to structure my folders.<\/p>\n<p>It also saved me time by giving me a clear framework to customize instead of figuring it all out from scratch.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ChatGPT_as_Your_Analyst\"><\/span>ChatGPT as Your Analyst<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ChatGPT is also great for processing and analyzing data.<\/p>\n<p>A few things it can do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clean up raw data<\/li>\n<li>Identify patterns<\/li>\n<li>Extract insights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-note.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Side note:<\/strong> Data analysis works best with the paid plan. The free version may not always deliver the same level of detail.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-note.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here\u2019s a great example of how you can use its data analysis capabilities for <a title=\"19 Effective Digital Marketing Tactics\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/marketing-tactics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digital marketing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you run an online store.<\/p>\n<p>You want to analyze your competitor\u2019s Google Shopping Ads using the Product Listing Ads (PLAs) data you got from <a title=\"Semrush: The Ultimate Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/semrush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Semrush<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Do this:<\/p>\n<p>Upload the data to ChatGPT and use this prompt:<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>\u201cAnalyze this Product Listing Ad (PLA) data for BestBuy.com from Semrush. Give me the top five takeaways that will help me. Show your work.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Just like that, ChatGPT will identify patterns and trends from the Semrush data:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt plus Semrush PLA data\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Prompt plus Semrush PLA data\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1.0942857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-promt-plus-semrush-pla-data.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Expert tip:<\/strong> Want to double-check the analysis? Add \u201cShow your work\u201d to your prompt. This tells ChatGPT to explain its thought process so you can verify and refine the answer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ChatGPT_as_a_Thought_Partner\"><\/span>ChatGPT as a Thought Partner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ChatGPT is great for learning and skill development.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can use it as a conversation partner when learning a new language.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Speaks Esperanto\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Speaks Esperanto\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.48\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-speaks-esperanto.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>You can also use ChatGPT to stress-test your thinking.<\/p>\n<p>It can challenge your assumptions and poke holes in your reasoning.<\/p>\n<p>I even use it to analyze my content outlines for writing projects.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Content analyze prompt\" alt=\"ChatGPT \u2013 Content analyze prompt\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.98142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chatgpt-content-analyze.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/icon-remember-v2.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong> Being nice to ChatGPT can lead to better responses. <a title=\"Should You Be Nice to AI Chatbots Such as ChatGPT? | Scientific American\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/should-you-be-nice-to-ai-chatbots-such-as-chatgpt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research<\/a> shows that using polite, supportive prompts leads to better answers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/icon-remember-v2.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Stop_at_ChatGPT_Build_Your_AI_Toolkit\"><\/span>Don\u2019t Stop at ChatGPT. Build Your AI Toolkit.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019re speaking ChatGPT like a native now.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve gone from curious to confident.<\/p>\n<p>Keep using it, the better you\u2019ll get.<\/p>\n<p>But here\u2019s the thing:<\/p>\n<p>ChatGPT isn\u2019t the only <a title=\"8 AI SEO Tools We Absolutely Love Using\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/ai-seo-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI tool<\/a> you should master.<\/p>\n<p>Other generative AI platforms excel at different tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Some crush internet research and exploration. And others are great for chatting with real-life characters.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>Check which AI tool matches your exact needs in our no-fluff guide to <a title=\"11 AWESOME ChatGPT Alternatives\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/chatgpt-alternatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ChatGPT alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/how-to-use-chatgpt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Use ChatGPT to Get 10X Better Answers<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backlinko<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide will show you how to use ChatGPT the right way. Brand new to using it? I\u2019ll help you skip the rookie mistakes that leave most beginners frustrated. Tried it before and had an average experience? No problem. You\u2019ll learn how to refine your approach to get useful, high-quality responses (finally). Because here\u2019s the thing: ChatGPT IS a powerful tool. But only if you know how to use it effectively. Let\u2019s make that happen. What is ChatGPT (And What Can It Do)? 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