Get Better Answers from ChatGPT: Here’s How

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Most people treat ChatGPT like Google.

They ask a question. Wait. Get something half-baked. Then blame the tool.

But ChatGPT isn’t Google. It’s not built to pull from a webpage. It’s built to generate something based on what you give it.

So if your prompt is weak, your answer will be too.

What This Email Will Do

It’ll show you how to get what you actually want.

Faster. Smarter. With fewer rewrites.

This matters whether you’re writing a blog post, building a product, or trying to fix a business problem.

ChatGPT can do it—if you feed it the right stuff.

Let’s Fix the 5 Most Common Mistakes

Mistake #1: Asking vague questions

If you say:

“How do I market better?”

You’re giving it zero direction. That’s like asking someone, “How do I be successful?”

Better: “I run a landscaping business. I have $200 to spend this month. I want more local leads. What are 3 things I can do?”

Now you gave it boundaries.

And now it can give you a real plan.

ChatGPT loves direction. It hates guessing.

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Mistake #2: Skipping context

Imagine you hire someone. You walk in and say:

“Write me an email.”

No info. No goal. Just “email.”

Now picture you say:

“We’re launching a new dog grooming offer. First-time customers get 25% off. I want an email that feels casual and fun, targeted at dog owners in Houston who care about quality. Can you write it?”

Huge difference. Same with ChatGPT.

Every time you ask for something, feed it a little background:

• What you do

• Who you’re helping

• What outcome you want

• Any style or tone preferences

You don’t need to write a novel. A few lines go a long way.

Mistake #3: Not telling it how to respond

This one’s simple. Want bullet points? Say so.

Want a tweet? Say that.

Want a landing page? You get the idea.

Don’t assume it knows what format you’re expecting.

Examples:

• “Give me 3 tweet hooks I can test.”

• “Write this like a landing page headline.”

• “Keep the reply short, punchy, and under 100 words.”

You’ll save yourself 5 edits just by being clear upfront.

Mistake #4: Letting it ramble

ChatGPT is a talker. If you don’t stop it, it’ll go off the rails.

You need to put bumpers on the lane. Tell it:

• “Be direct. No fluff.”

• “Don’t start with a story.”

• “Avoid corporate language.”

• “No emojis or hashtags.”

• “Write for 6th grade reading level.”

These aren’t “nice to haves.” They shape how the output feels.

Otherwise, it’ll default to bloggy, robotic, or overexplained.

Mistake #5: Treating the first response as final

This one trips everyone up. They ask once. Get a 70% answer. Then stop.

Wrong move. Think of the first reply as a draft.

What do great writers do with a draft? They edit it.

So should you.

Here’s how:

• “That’s too wordy. Make it sharper.”

• “Give me more examples.”

• “Now turn that into a cold DM.”

• “Simplify this for someone who knows nothing.”

You’re not bothering ChatGPT. This is how it works best.

You sculpt it like clay. Bit by bit.

Here’s the Fix: What to Do Instead

If you want great answers, start doing these five things.

1. Be Specific

Tell it exactly what you want:

• Who it’s for

• What the goal is

• What the response should include or avoid

Example:

“Write a tweet for business owners who feel stuck in daily work. Hook them in 20 words. Use strong language. Avoid buzzwords.”

2. Give It a Role

Pretend you’re hiring someone. Would you say “Hey, person, go do stuff”? No. You’d say:

“You’re my marketing expert. I need help writing a Facebook ad.”

Same here.

Start your prompt like this:

• “Act like a small business strategist…”

• “You’re a direct-response copywriter…”

• “Be a founder who’s scaled 3 companies…”

This sets the tone fast.

3. Add a Simple Backstory

You don’t need five paragraphs. Just the basics.

Here’s a formula:

“I’m [who you are]. I help [who you help]. Right now I’m working on [the thing]. I need help with [problem].”

Example:

“I run a pool cleaning service. I help homeowners with $500K+ homes keep their pools spotless. Right now I’m building a 3-email welcome series for new clients. I need help with the second email, which should build trust and set expectations.”

ChatGPT now has what it needs to get to work.

Prompts That Work (Copy/Paste These)

Here are 5 plug-and-play prompts that give strong answers:

1. “You’re a small business coach. I’m stuck in daily tasks and not growing. Ask me 3 questions, then build a time plan to fix this.”

2. “You’re a copywriter. Write a headline for my offer: [brief offer]. Speak to [target customer] who is [pain point].”

3. “Act like an AI automation expert. Suggest one simple automation for a business that [what it does] and wants to save 5 hours per week.”

4. “You’re a founder who has scaled a company from $100K to $1M. What would you focus on first if you had 10 hours per week?”

5. “Write like [insert favorite writer]. I want a short story-style LinkedIn post that makes a point about [business idea]. Make it sharp and under 200 words.”

Pro Tip: Use the “Question First” Hack

This one’s a cheat code.

Say:“Ask me 3 questions before you try to answer this. I want your best answer, not your fastest.”

Now it’ll pause, think, and get clarity first. Just like a smart human would.

If you start using this one prompt, your results will instantly improve.

What to Do Next

Try one of these today.

Take something you’re working on. Maybe a tweet. A headline. A question. A product idea.

And use one of the tips above.

You’ll see the difference fast.

This isn’t about writing better prompts just to write better prompts.

It’s about saving time. Getting unstuck. And actually using ChatGPT like a pro.

Let it take weight off your plate.

You’ve got other things to do.