By skyforbes 
Most people use ChatGPT wrong. They type vague questions, get mediocre answers, and wonder what all the hype is about. Meanwhile, a small group of users is getting remarkably precise, creative, and useful responses from the exact same AI.
The difference isn’t the technology. It’s how you communicate with it.
Think of ChatGPT as an incredibly knowledgeable assistant who’s eager to help but needs clear instructions. The better your prompts, the better your results. These 17 golden rules will transform your AI interactions from frustrating to phenomenal.
1. Define the Objects
Before anything else, clearly state the purpose of your prompt. What exactly do you want ChatGPT to create, analyze, or help you with?
Instead of “Write something about marketing,” try “Write a 500-word blog post explaining email marketing best practices for small businesses.” This single change guides ChatGPT’s entire response. Without clear objectives, the AI is essentially guessing what you need.
2. Specify the Format
Do you want bullet points, tables, or paragraphs? The structure matters as much as the content.