Learn how to communicate effectively with AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and more
Learn to craft prompts that yield accurate, relevant, and useful responses from AI assistants.
Stop iterating endlessly. Get the right answer on the first try with well-structured prompts.
Discover advanced techniques to push AI capabilities and generate innovative solutions.
The most fundamental rule of prompting is clarity. Vague prompts lead to vague responses.
Tell me about dogs
Provide a comprehensive overview of Golden Retrievers, including their temperament, exercise needs, common health issues, and suitability for families with children.
Help the AI understand your background and what you're trying to achieve.
How do I fix this?
I'm a beginner web developer working on a React project. My component won't render and I'm getting a "Cannot read property of undefined" error. Here's my code: [code snippet]. How can I fix this?
Tell the AI how you want the response structured.
Give me tips for studying
Provide 10 evidence-based study tips for college students. Format as a numbered list with each tip including: a brief title, detailed explanation (2-3 sentences), and one practical example.
Define boundaries like length, complexity, or target audience.
Explain quantum computing
Explain quantum computing to a 12-year-old using simple analogies. Keep it under 200 words and avoid technical jargon.
Assign the AI a specific role or persona to get more targeted responses.
You are an experienced marketing consultant specializing in e-commerce. A small business owner wants to launch an online store selling handmade jewelry. What are the top 5 marketing strategies they should implement in their first 3 months?
Ask the AI to think step-by-step for better reasoning and problem-solving.
I need to calculate the ROI of a marketing campaign. Revenue was $50,000, the campaign cost $8,000, and normal monthly revenue without campaigns is $35,000. Please solve this step-by-step, explaining your reasoning at each stage.
Provide examples of what you want to guide the AI's output.
Convert the following product descriptions to engaging social media posts. Use emojis and hashtags.
Example 1:
Product: Organic Green Tea
Post: Start your morning right! ☕ Our premium organic green tea is packed with antioxidants and delivers smooth, refreshing flavor. #OrganicTea #HealthyLiving #MorningRitual
Example 2:
Product: Yoga Mat
Post: Transform your practice! 🧘♀️ Ultra-grip, eco-friendly yoga mat perfect for beginners and pros alike. Find your balance today. #YogaLife #Wellness #EcoFriendly
Now convert this:
Product: Wireless Earbuds
Build on previous responses to narrow down to exactly what you need.
Prompt 1: "Give me ideas for a blog about sustainable living"
Response: [AI provides 10 general ideas]
Prompt 2: "Great! Focus on idea #3 about zero-waste kitchens. Give me 5 specific article topics"
Response: [AI provides specific topics]
Prompt 3: "Perfect! Write an outline for the first topic, including SEO keywords"
Use structured requirements to get precisely what you need.
Write a professional email with these requirements:
- Purpose: Request a meeting to discuss project delays
- Tone: Professional but friendly
- Length: 150-200 words
- Include: Acknowledgment of the issue, proposed solutions, and specific meeting time options
- Avoid: Blame or negative language
- Recipient: Senior project manager
Request analysis from multiple viewpoints for comprehensive understanding.
Analyze the decision to implement a 4-day work week from three distinct perspectives:
1. As a CFO concerned with financial implications and productivity metrics
2. As an HR director focused on employee satisfaction and retention
3. As an operations manager dealing with scheduling and workflow
For each perspective, provide:
- Main concerns (3-4 points)
- Potential benefits
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Key metrics to monitor
Then synthesize these perspectives into actionable recommendations.
Use creative constraints to generate innovative solutions.
I need innovative solutions for reducing food waste in restaurants. Use the SCAMPER technique (Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, Reverse) to generate ideas.
For each SCAMPER element:
- Propose 2 specific, actionable ideas
- Rate feasibility (1-5)
- Estimate implementation cost (Low/Medium/High)
- Identify potential obstacles
Focus on solutions that could be implemented within 3 months with a budget under $5,000.
Have the AI guide your thinking through strategic questions.
I'm considering pivoting my SaaS product from B2B to B2C. Instead of giving me direct advice, act as a business strategist and ask me 10 probing questions that will help me think through this decision critically.
Structure your questions to cover:
- Market understanding (3 questions)
- Financial implications (2 questions)
- Operational changes (2 questions)
- Risk assessment (3 questions)
After I answer, help me identify gaps in my thinking.
Challenge ideas by having the AI argue multiple positions.
Topic: "Companies should use AI to screen job applications"
Conduct a structured debate with these requirements:
Position 1: Argue FOR this practice
- Present 4 strong arguments with supporting evidence
- Address common objections preemptively
Position 2: Argue AGAINST this practice
- Present 4 strong counterarguments
- Highlight ethical and practical concerns
Then:
- Identify the strongest argument from each side
- Propose a balanced middle-ground approach
- Suggest criteria for when AI screening is/isn't appropriate
Use academic sources and real-world examples where applicable.
Ask the AI to help you create better prompts.
I want to ask an AI to help me create a content marketing strategy for a new productivity app. Before I do that, help me craft the optimal prompt by:
1. Analyzing what information I should include
2. Identifying what context would be most valuable
3. Suggesting the best structure for my prompt
4. Recommending specific constraints or requirements to set
5. Proposing follow-up questions I should prepare
Then provide me with the finalized, optimized prompt I should use.
Apply established frameworks for structured analysis.
Analyze my startup idea using multiple business frameworks:
Idea: A mobile app that uses AI to create personalized meal plans based on users' grocery store loyalty cards and existing inventory.
Frameworks to apply:
1. Business Model Canvas - Complete all 9 building blocks
2. Porter's Five Forces - Analyze competitive dynamics
3. SWOT Analysis - Internal and external factors
4. Value Proposition Canvas - Customer jobs, pains, gains
5. Market Sizing - TAM, SAM, SOM estimation
For each framework:
- Provide thorough analysis
- Highlight critical insights
- Flag red flags or concerns
Conclude with an executive summary scoring viability (1-10) with justification.
Click each category to see before/after prompt examples
How do I make a login page?
I'm building a React application and need to create a secure login page. Requirements:
- Username and password fields with validation
- "Remember me" checkbox
- Password visibility toggle
- Error handling for failed login attempts
- JWT token storage on successful login
- Responsive design for mobile and desktop
- Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1)
Please provide the complete React component code with comments, including form validation logic and API integration structure.
Write a blog post about coffee
Write a 1200-word blog post titled "The Science of Coffee: How Brewing Methods Affect Taste"
Target Audience: Coffee enthusiasts who want to improve their home brewing
Tone: Informative yet conversational, enthusiastic but not pretentious
SEO Keywords: coffee brewing methods, coffee taste, home brewing, coffee science
Structure:
- Engaging introduction with a surprising fact
- 5 main sections covering different brewing methods
- Each section should explain the science and optimal parameters
- Include practical tips for home brewers
- Comparison table of brewing methods
- Conclusion with actionable recommendations
Additional requirements:
- Use subheadings for each section
- Include 2-3 internal linking opportunities
- Add a compelling meta description (155 characters)
Give me marketing ideas
I need a comprehensive digital marketing strategy for Q1 2025.
Business Context:
- B2B SaaS company providing project management software
- Target: Small to medium businesses (10-200 employees)
- Current MRR: $50K, Goal: $100K by end of Q1
- Marketing budget: $15K/month
- Team: 1 marketer, 1 content creator
Request:
Create a detailed marketing plan including:
1. Top 3 channel priorities with budget allocation
2. Content calendar framework
3. Specific campaign ideas with expected ROI
4. KPIs to track for each channel
5. Quick wins we can implement in first 2 weeks
6. Longer-term strategies for months 2-3
Format: Executive summary + detailed tactics for each channel
Teach me Python
Create a personalized Python learning plan for me.
My Background:
- Experience: Beginner programmer (know basic HTML/CSS)
- Time available: 1 hour/day, 5 days/week
- Learning goal: Build a web scraper to collect job postings
- Timeline: 8 weeks
- Preferred learning style: Project-based with practical examples
Plan Requirements:
1. Week-by-week curriculum breakdown
2. Specific topics to cover each week
3. Recommended resources (free preferred)
4. Daily practice exercises (15-20 minutes)
5. Weekly mini-projects that build toward final goal
6. Common pitfalls to avoid at each stage
7. Checkpoints to assess progress
Additional:
- Include tips for staying motivated
- Suggest communities/forums for getting help
Give me story ideas
Generate 5 unique short story concepts with detailed premises.
Genre: Science fiction with philosophical themes
Tone: Thought-provoking, character-driven
Inspiration: Stories like Black Mirror, Ex Machina, Arrival
Story Requirements:
Each concept should include:
- Premise (3-4 sentences)
- Main character profile (motivation, conflict, arc)
- Central philosophical question explored
- Unique sci-fi element or technology
- Key plot points (beginning, middle, end)
- Themes and undertones
- Potential twist or unexpected element
Additional preferences:
- Avoid apocalyptic scenarios
- Include diverse characters
- Set in near-future (next 50 years)
- Focus on human relationships and ethics
Analyze this data
Perform a comprehensive analysis of my e-commerce store data.
Data Context:
- Time period: Last 6 months (Jan-June 2024)
- Total transactions: 3,547
- Revenue: $287,450
- Product categories: Electronics, Home, Fashion, Sports
Analysis Requests:
1. Sales Trends - Monthly revenue trends with growth rates
2. Product Performance - Top 10 products by revenue
3. Customer Insights - Geographic distribution
4. Operational Metrics - Average order value trends
5. Recommendations - Product inventory recommendations
Output format:
- Executive summary (3-4 key findings)
- Detailed analysis for each section
- Visualization suggestions for each finding
- Prioritized action items with expected impact
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Get comprehensive code feedback
Review this [LANGUAGE] code for [PURPOSE]. Check for: bugs, performance issues, security vulnerabilities, best practices, and code readability. Provide specific suggestions for improvement...
Create structured written content
Write a [LENGTH]-word [CONTENT TYPE] about [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. Tone: [TONE]. Include: [REQUIREMENTS]. Structure: [STRUCTURE]...
Break down complex problems
I'm facing this problem: [PROBLEM DESCRIPTION]. Context: [RELEVANT CONTEXT]. Constraints: [LIMITATIONS]. Please analyze step-by-step and propose 3-5 solutions with pros/cons...
Create structured learning paths
Create a learning plan for [SKILL/TOPIC]. My current level: [LEVEL]. Goal: [SPECIFIC GOAL]. Time available: [TIME]. Include: curriculum, resources, practice exercises, milestones...
Get help fixing code issues
I'm getting this error: [ERROR MESSAGE] in my [LANGUAGE] code. Context: [WHAT YOU'RE TRYING TO DO]. Here's the code: [CODE]. What I've tried: [ATTEMPTS]...
Develop business strategies
Develop a [TIMEFRAME] strategy for [OBJECTIVE]. Current situation: [CONTEXT]. Resources: [BUDGET/TEAM]. Include: analysis, goals, tactics, KPIs, risks, timeline...
"Help me with my website" → Doesn't specify what kind of help or what aspect of the website.
"Is this good?" → The AI has no idea what "this" refers to or criteria for "good."
"Fix the bug" → Assumes the AI knows about your codebase and the bug.
"How do I bake bread and fix my router?" → Jumps between unrelated topics.
"Tell me about marketing" → Could result in any format or depth of response.
Not mentioning limitations like budget, time, skill level, or compatibility.