In the past, when we wanted to learn about a topic—such as "how to write a blog post"—we would usually turn to Google, search using keywords, click through multiple articles, compare the content, and compile the information ourselves. But now, more and more people are choosing to simply enter their question into ChatGPT and receive a clear, well-organized, and consolidated answer within seconds. This shift from traditional search engines to generative AI is transforming the way we access information.

If you're interested in the differences between traditional search engines and generative AI, feel free to check out the previously shared article below for a more detailed breakdown and comparison.
From Google Search to Generative AI

However, while using ChatGPT to look up information is incredibly convenient, there are also 6 practical tips that can help us get more accurate and relevant answers. This article will share these simple yet useful techniques to help you make the most of ChatGPT and use it with greater ease and confidence.

Assign a Role: Have ChatGPT take on the 'role' or 'persona' you want it to adopt.

• Expert/Profession: Industrial Designer, Software Engineer, Marketing Planner, Blogger, Lawyer
  – Please act as a professional blogger and write a promotional article about Taiwanese night market delicacies.
  
  
• Character: Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Jay Chou, Qin Shi Huang, Gandalf
  – Please act as Qin Shi Huang and recount the history of Apple Inc.'s growth.

Tone x Style x Audience: Tailor your response tone and style to fit different audiences.

• Tone: Optimistic, Professional, Objective, Radical, Polite, Empathetic
• Style: Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Xiaohongshu), Copywriting, Poetry, Resume
• Audience: Teenagers, Parents, Office Workers, Agents, Management
  
  

  – Please act as a professional blogger and write a promotional article about Taiwanese night market delicacies, from the perspective of sharing great things, using empathy. The target audience is foreign tourists, and the goal is to break away from traditional perceptions of night markets and give the night market culture a fashionable vibe.

  – Please act as Qin Shi Huang and, in a radical tone, narrate the history of Apple Inc.'s growth in the style of Xiaohongshu, addressing teenagers.

Use of Symbols: Improve readability and response quality with clear formatting.

• Symbols:『』、[]、“”、《》
• Readability: Bullet points, numbered lists, tables, Markdown syntax, data structures like JSON/YAML/XML, or custom formats.
  
  

  – Please act as a [professional blogger], from the perspective of [sharing great things], with [empathy], and write a [promotional article] to promote [Taiwanese night market delicacies], targeting [foreign tourists]. The goal is to break away from traditional perceptions of night markets and make the night market culture appear fashionable. Please use the [AIDA] format to write.

  – Please act as [Qin Shi Huang], using a [radical] tone, in the style of [Xiaohongshu], to narrate the history of [Apple Inc.]'s growth to [teenagers], presented in [Classical Chinese].

Prompt: Ask ChatGPT how to provide a prompt.

• Initial Prompt: Please act as a [professional blogger], from the perspective of [sharing great things], with [empathy], and write an article...
• How to provide a prompt: Based on the prompt above, what kind of prompt should I provide to get a better response?
  
  

  📌Optimized prompt example:
  – Please act as a fashion-forward and culturally sophisticated professional blogger, as if writing a city recommendation article for publications like 《Monocle》 or 《Airbnb Experiences》. Starting with the idea of [sharing delightful surprises in life], write an article recommending [Taiwan Night Market Food]. The target audience is [first-time visitors to Taiwan who enjoy cultural exploration and have an eye for design, specifically independent foreign travelers].
  The writing style should break away from the traditional impression of night markets as "crowded, noisy, and cheap food," and instead present [the night market as a fashionable microcosm of Taiwanese urban culture and creative cuisine]. Start with a personal, vivid experience that paints a picture for the reader, guiding them to feel the unique charm of the night market (such as conversing with vendors, tasting creative street snacks, and experiencing the street atmosphere). Then, share 3–5 classic night market snacks with innovative twists.
  The tone should be warm and empathetic, allowing readers to imagine that [even if you don't like crowded places or aren't accustomed to Asian street food, you'll still find your own unique delicious experience and emotional connection here].

Ask for More: Encourage ChatGPT to provide additional suggestions.

• Prompt to execute
• Encourage more suggestions: If [XXX] has any questions, please ask me before [XXX], do not generate directly.
  
  

  – Please act as a fashion-forward and culturally sophisticated professional blogger, as if writing a city recommendation article for publications like 《Monocle》 or 《Airbnb Experiences》. Starting with the idea of sharing delightful surprises in life, write an article recommending [Taiwan Night Market Food]…
  ……
  ……
  If there are any questions when [writing a blog post], please ask me before [writing the blog post], do not generate directly.
  
  📌Based on the optimized prompt example above, ChatGPT will ask us a few questions:
  1. Night market location
  Do you want the article to focus on a specific night market (such as Taipei Raohe Night Market, Ningxia Night Market, or Tainan Garden Night Market), or would you prefer to describe a more comprehensive night market experience that covers representative ones from across Taiwan?

  2. Type of street food
  Do you have a preference for introducing specific types of street food? For example, traditional snacks with a modern twist, vegetarian or diet-friendly options, or new-style vendors from certain popular brands?

  3. Reader's perspective
  Which tone or perspective would you prefer the article to lean towards? First person (personalized experience, feeling-oriented, like guiding readers into the night market) or third person (more objective, like a travel magazine guide)?

  4. Article length
  Do you expect the article to be the length of an Instagram post (about 300-500 words), or a full-length blog post (about 1000-1500 words)?

Add Professional Terminology: Make the response more precise and deeper.

• Marketing Planning: SWOT Analysis, 4P Strategy, AIDA Model
• Production and Manufacturing: DFM Analysis, 8D Report, Effectiveness Report
• Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, PHP, C++
• Project Planning: Gantt Chart, WBS, PERT Diagram, RACI Matrix

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The content is organized from online sources.

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