The Best ChatGPT Prompts to Use in 2024 to Save Time and Effort [Ultimate List]

While there are numerous AI content creation programs on the market today, ChatGPT is arguably the most successful. In fact, it’s so successful that people often use the term “ChatGPT” interchangeably with “AI” to talk about almost any program that can generate content based on prompts. So, why has this program skyrocketed over others? It all comes down to scale. ChatGPT was created with a massive amount of training data, and, as more people use it, it gains even more data for greater context and more scalability. Essentially, the more people use it, the better it gets. And, with more than 100 million active users as of February 2023, it’s likely to continue to get even smarter, more agile, and more useful.

Using ChatGPT is as easy as signing up for a free account. While there is a paid version, users can sample the platform’s functionality simply by following a few simple steps:

1. First, open the website.
   Go to the OpenAI website

2. Click the Sign up button.

3. Enter your email address.

4. Choose a password with 8 or more characters.

5. Verify your email address and phone number.

6. Start writing awesome ChatGPT prompts!

ChatGPT’s interface is very simple. Once you’ve created an account and are logged in, you’ll see a panel on the left with a link to start a new chat (+ New chat) at the top. If you’ve already started one or more chats, these will show up in a list below this link, and you can visit them at any time. ChatGPT will automatically name each chat, based on its content. However, you can rename chats by clicking on the pencil icon to the right of the chat’s name.

When you first sign in to ChatGPT and whenever you start a new chat, you’ll see a grid in the center of the screen with a few helpful tips, including three examples of good prompts, examples of ChatGPT’s capabilities, and its limitations. At the bottom of the screen, you’ll find a text box where you’ll enter prompts and questions.

When you begin entering prompts, your dialogue with the AI will replace the tips in the center of the screen. Remember, ChatGPT is programmed to remember the things you’ve said in the chat and learn from your interactions. So, the more prompts you enter, and the more you interact with the AI, the better its responses will become. 

As we’ve mentioned, ChatGPT has a free version and a paid version. The free version includes all of the same functionality as the paid version, in terms of answering questions and generating content. However, ChatGPT Plus users are prioritized when demand is high. The three major perks that come with ChatGPT that are not included with a free ChatGPT account are:

• Availability when there is high demand for the AI.

• Faster processing and response times when finding answers and generating content.

• Prioritized access to updated features.

At the time of this writing, ChatGPT Plus is $20 per month, which may be a bit much to pay for faster content creation and prioritized use of the AI’s resources. However, as ChatGPT grows and more features are added, paid users may benefit from more tools and greater functionality. Currently, ChatGPT Plus users get first access whenever a new version of the AI drops. While free users are still working with GPT-3.5, paid users have access to GPT-4.

GPT-3.5 versus GPT-4

So, what’s the difference between ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4? Speed and accuracy. According to PCMag, GPT-3.5 is 82% more likely to respond to prompts that are not allows, and the older version is 60% more likely to make up untrue “facts” than the newer version. So, if your work requires a lot of precision and fact-checking, you might want to invest in ChatGPT Plus to ensure that you’re not spreading misinformation. If your uses for an AI chatbot are more casual or recreational, you can probably stick with the free version.

ChatGPT has numerous uses for pros and hobbyists. Whether you’re a blogger, marketer, or video creator, the right prompt can help you make a lot of progress without a ton of work. Entrepreneurs and business leaders use it to help with sales strategies and improve efficiency. You might use it to help enhance your résumé before a big interview, to figure out how to use your leftovers in a delicious recipe, or to entertain you with funny story ideas in your downtime. Here are lists of the best ChatGPT prompts for:

• Bloggers

• SEO

• Content writing

• Marketers

• Web development

• Career

• Emails

• Sales

• SMM

• Business

• Life, fun, food, and recreation

• Education

1. Write a blog outline based on [topic] with five methods to achieve [goal].

2. What are trending blog topics for [target audience]?

3. Create a list of blog topics for [your website’s URL].

4. Write a 500-word blog post on [your topic].

5. Provide me with an introduction to a blog about the best ways to improve [topic].

6. Give me 10 blog post ideas for [target audience].

7. Create an engaging headline for an article about [topic] to grab readers’ attention.

8. Write a strong introduction for a blog post about [topic] with helpful insights for [audience].

9. Generate a list of H2 subheadings for a blog post on [topic] that will be relevant to [audience].

10. Edit this blog post for grammar and syntax. It should be readable at an eight grade level: [insert blog text].

11. Find statistics about [topic] that are relevant to [audience] who want to [goal].

1. Give me a list of the 20 top-performing keywords for [industry or topic] in 2023.

2. Give me ideas for long-tail keywords related to [topic].

3. What are the most-searched keywords in [industry]?

4. Which keywords should I use to improve SEO for [your website’s URL]?

5. Provide examples of effective search engine optimized blog copy.

6. Write a meta description that accurately describes the content on this page: [page URL]

7. Generate a list of article topics related to [keyword].

8. Develop a list of the best-ranking websites for the keyword “[keyword].”

9. Find and provide a list of guest blogging opportunities for [your website URL].

10. Find and provide a list of guest blog opportunities for a [career].

11. Research and create a list of publishing opportunities for an expert in [industry].

1. Write a blog on [topic] from the perspective of an [industry] journalist.

2. Check for plagiarism on this page: [URL].

3. Check for plagiarism in this text: [insert text].

4. Analyze this text for style, tone, and voice. “[Insert text].” Create a 500-word article with the same style on [topic].

5. Create an outline for an insightful article on [topic] with five key points.

6. Check for grammar and spelling mistakes in this content: [insert content].

7. Suggest compelling metaphors to describe the advantages of [product/service].

8. Summarize the content of this page: [URL].

9. Turn this content into an explainer video script: [insert content].

10. Write the outline for an explainer video on [topic]. 

11. Turn this text into a screenplay for a short film: [insert text]

1. Create 5 variations of this social media post to maximize engagement: [insert post copy].

2. Generate a list of short-tail keywords for [product or service] targeting [audience].

3. Generate a list of long-tail keywords for [product or service] targeting [audience].

4. Provide a list of polite responses to customer complaints about [product].

5. Write a personalized thank-you message for new followers for [company]’s social media account.

6. Write a drip email campaign promoting [product or service] to [audience].

7. Develop five tweets about [topic], related to [company or product].

8. Create three engaging subject lines for this email: [insert email copy].

9. Write an eye-catching email for customers of [company] who haven’t made a purchase recently.

10. Generate three examples of effective loyalty program perks.

1. Write a list of common JavaScript mistakes that I can turn into a blog or a series of tweets.

2. Provide the code for a web page that has a search bar that will play any YouTube channel I search for. 

3. Find the security bug in this code snippet: [insert code].

4. How do you [perform a specific task] in [language]?

5. What is the code for [a feature] in JavaScript?

6. Please write a bash script to convert my large video file to the best format for Twitter with the highest quality possible.

7. What are the most common coding mistakes in [language]?

8. Generate a cheat sheet for Markdown formatting.

9. Debug this code in [language]: [insert code].

10. List the top 5 UI improvements you would make for this website: [URL]

1. Ask questions and respond like you are interviewing me for a job as a [position] at an [industry] company.

2. Generate a summary for my resume based on this text: [insert text]

3. Write a cover letter to go with this resume text: [insert resume text]

4. Write a cover letter for an application to the job posted at this page: [insert job posting URL]

5. Write a professional summary based on my ability to [insert skills, experience, and/or achievement(s)]

6. Write a resume objective to match the position advertised at this site: [job posting URL]

7. Write an email introducing me and my capabilities to the hiring manager at [insert company name or URL] (based on this resume text: [insert resume text])

8. Based on my resume, give me answers to common interview questions for my field: [insert resume]

9. Generate a cover letter that conveys my passion for [industry] and my aspirations for my career.

10. Review my resume and make suggestions for edits and improvements: [insert resume text]

11. Use the job posting at this site [URL] to add appropriate keywords to my resume text below: [insert resume text]

1. Generate 10 subject lines for my email campaign about [topic], targeting [audience].

2. What are the top trending topics for [industry] that my readers will want to learn about in my next email newsletter?

3. Translate the following email from [language] to [language], maintaining the same style, voice, and tone as the original.

4. Edit this email copy to be shorter, more engaging, and with a friendlier tone: [insert email text]

5. How can I stop emails from going to recipients’ spam folders?

6. What are the top ways to re-engage inactive subscribers to my email list?

7. Generate five ideas to create more conversions with email marketing campaigns.

8. Write a compelling email to convince [audience] to try [product]

9. Generate a press release announcing [company event or news].

10. What are email best practices for [industry]?

1. Give me 10 strategies to increase leads for [industry/company].

2. Generate five cross-selling ideas for my [product/service].

3. What are the biggest pain points for [target audience] in their day-to-day work.

4. What are the best ways to use automation to simplify sales tasks?

5. Write a sales development rep call script to book demos of [product] for [target audience].

6. What are the most effective customer loyalty programs to increase customer retention?

7. Write landing page copy for a special offer for [product].

8. Write a 30-second sales pitch about [product or service].

9. Write a script for a three-minute product demo of [product].

10. Act as a salesperson for [company or industry]. Answer questions about [product].

1. What social media platform generates the most leads for [product/industry].

2. Generate an effective social media ad for an [industry] company selling [product].

3. What are the social media holidays associated with [industry]?

4. What are some advanced SMM tactics for a company in the [field] industry that sells [product]?

5. How often should a [industry] company tweet per day?

6. What percentage of an [industry] company’s tweets should be about its products versus other relevant topics?

7. Write five templates for SMM ads for an [industry] company.

8. Generate text for chatbot responses to common questions about [industry, company, and/or products].

9. Write an automated response to social media messages directed to [company]. The tone should be [friendly/formal] and let the person know that we will get back to them soon.

10. Write four funny social media marketing posts for Instagram about [company], related to [product/service].

1. Offer a few tips on creating and promoting a healthy office culture.

2. Write a professional email asking a direct reporting employee to increase productivity.

3. Based on the job description here, [URL], and the resume text below, is this person a good fit for the job offering? [insert resume text]

4. Based on these notes, please generate a concise meeting agenda: [insert notes]

5. Write a script for a 45-second video advertisement for [company’s] [product].

6. Write a 3-minute training video script on how to use [software/equipment/product].

7. Generate a professional press release about [company’s] [news, event, product launch, etc.].

8. What are best practices for terminating an underperforming employee in [industry]?

9. What are the best ROI tactics to increase brand awareness for a small business in [industry]?

10. Generate a professional and courteous reminder email for an upcoming [deadline/event/meeting].

1. Give me an easy recipe that uses [ingredients you have on hand]

2. Act as my personal trainer. Tell me what to do at the gym three days a week.

3. What are some fun things to do in [city]?

4. What are the most popular hobbies for people in their [age range] in [location]?

5. How can I get started with meditation?

6. Give me ideas to improve productivity when working from home.

7. What are some great life hacks for keeping my house clean?

8. Explain [concept] to me as if you were a [fortune teller, old-time cowboy, alien, or other interesting character].

9. Give me 10 dad jokes related to [topic].

10. Write a love song about two chipmunks who fall in love at a county fair.

11. Act as a fashion expert. Tell me how to dress if I have long arms and a short torso.

1. Teach me [concept, e.g., “how to derive the quadratic formula”]. 

2. Give me a pop quiz about [concept]. Don’t provide the answers, but do tell me if I got them right when I respond.

3. Describe the basic steps to [perform a task].

4. What are 10 good science experiments for kids aged 7–10 years?

5. Explain the basics of electrical wiring and how to build a circuit.

6. Write a six-week lesson plan for third grade history, covering [topics].

7. What are some funny facts about [topic] to engage 8th grade students?

8. Pretend I am your teacher and you are an eight-year-old student. After I tell you a story, ask questions that might occur to an eight-year-old. [insert story text]

9. Generate a summer reading list to recommend to 9th grade students.

10. Tell me a few good resources to research [topic].

11. Rewrite this section of text to be understandable to a third-grader: [insert text]