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The Secret to Better ChatGPT Prompting (Hint: It’s Not AI—It’s You!)

Penelope Silver

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Introduction: Why AI Isn’t the Problem—Your Prompts Are

Many beginners struggle with ChatGPT, feeling frustrated by generic, off-target responses.


The truth is, the issue isn’t AI—it’s how you prompt it. 


Without clear, structured instructions, AI has no choice but to guess at what you want.


The good news? Learning to prompt properly changes everything.


Why Most People Get Mediocre Results from AI

Most beginners make three big mistakes:

  1. Lack of Context – Asking AI vague questions without background information.

  2. No Refinement – Expecting a perfect response on the first try.

  3. Unclear Expectations – Not specifying tone, format, or purpose.


When you fix these, AI stops feeling random and starts working like a powerful assistant.


How to Fix It: The Elevate Prompting System (EPS)

To get high-quality AI responses, you need to structure your prompts strategically.


That’s where The ElevAIte Prompting System (EPS) comes in.

1. Start with a Clear Objective

Instead of a vague request, be specific about what you need.

Weak Prompt: "Write a social media post."

Strong Prompt: "Write a LinkedIn post in a professional but engaging tone about how AI saves small businesses time. Keep it under 200 words."


2. Provide Specific Instructions

AI needs guidance to meet your expectations.

Weak Prompt: "Make it engaging."

Strong Prompt: "Use a confident, expert tone. Add a hook in the first sentence and end with a question to drive engagement."


3. Request a Draft & Review the Output

Don’t expect perfection on the first try. Instead, request a draft, then refine it.


Example: "This post is great, but can you make the tone more conversational and add a real-world example?"


4. Iterate & Refine

Instead of rewriting everything yourself, use AI to improve its own work.


Example: "Reword the second paragraph to be clearer and remove any technical jargon."


5. Use Multi-Shot Prompting

Break down complex tasks into multiple steps to get better results.


Example: "First, generate three title ideas. Then, expand on the best one with a detailed outline. Finally, write the full article."


6. Encourage Creativity Within Bounds

Give AI creative freedom while setting clear parameters.


Example: "Can you propose two alternative headlines that capture the theme of innovation and AI?"


7. Request Explanations for AI’s Choices

Understand why AI generated a response the way it did.


Example: "Explain why you chose this specific call-to-action."


Before & After: See the EPS Method in Action

Let’s compare a basic prompt vs. an ElevAIte Prompting System (EPS) prompt.

🚫 Basic Prompt: "Give me marketing tips."

EPS Prompt: "Act as a SaaS growth strategist. Generate five AI-powered marketing strategies for B2B founders, emphasising automation and lead generation."


✅✅ More advanced EPS prompt:

"Act as a seasoned SaaS growth strategist with extensive expertise in AI-driven marketing. With over a decade of experience, you have helped B2B founders scale their businesses efficiently through automation, AI tools, and data-driven lead generation strategies.

Your task: Develop five advanced AI-powered marketing strategies specifically for B2B SaaS founders. Each strategy should focus on:

  1. Automation & Efficiency: How AI can streamline marketing operations, minimise manual effort, and improve scalability.

  2. Lead Generation & Conversion Optimisation: AI-driven methods to attract, nurture, and convert high-quality leads.

  3. Personalisation & Customer Engagement: Tactics for hyper-personalised marketing, AI-driven content strategies, and predictive analytics.

  4. Data & Performance Analytics: AI tools that help measure, analyse, and optimise marketing performance.

  5. Emerging AI Trends: Future-proofing strategies that leverage cutting-edge AI innovations in B2B marketing.

For each strategy, provide:

  • A clear overview of how it works.

  • Specific AI tools or technologies that can be utilised.

  • A step-by-step implementation guide for B2B SaaS founders.

  • Expected ROI and key performance metrics to track."


Why This Will Transform the Way You Use AI

Mastering ChatGPT prompting isn’t just about getting better AI responses—it’s about saving time, producing higher-quality content, and using ChatGPT like a pro.


This is exactly what we cover in Module Two of my course.


If you’re ready to take your AI skills to the next level, join Module Two today!


Next Steps: Learn to Master AI ChatGPT Prompting

🚀 Stop getting bad AI responses—start prompting like a pro. 🎓 Join Module Two now!


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