Guide
ChatGPT: Beginner to Pro
Most people type a one-line request and wonder why ChatGPT gives a generic answer. This is the four-step method that fixes it. The example prompt below puts all four steps together so you can see how it looks in practice.
Role
Tell it which expert to be.
Context
Who you are, what you want.
Command
Exactly what to make.
Ask first
Make it ask questions before it answers.
The prompt
Act as a social media expert. I'm the founder of GoBananasAI and I'm looking to enhance my LinkedIn presence. Please generate a LinkedIn article about how ChatGPT can boost productivity for sales teams. You must ask me questions before generating your output.
How to use it
- 1
Assign a role
Tell it what kind of expert to be. “Act as a social media expert” beats “write a post”.
- 2
Give context
A line or two on who you are and what you are trying to do.
- 3
Give a clear command
Say exactly what you want it to make, and be specific.
- 4
Tell it to ask questions first
Add “ask me questions before you answer”. This is the step that lifts the quality most.
Tips
- Answer its questions in plain bullet points. It does not need perfect formatting.
- Then refine: “make it more conversational”, “shorten to 500 words”, “add a hook”.
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