How to write an effective GPT-3 or GPT-4 prompt

It's important to specify the input format, such as CSV, to ensure accurate results.

For example, if you want to add the transcript of a podcast interview to your website in HTML format, you can rely on AI to convert it. Just provide clear instructions on what you need.

6. Try these helpful phrases

Sometimes it's a matter of using the right phrase to get the desired response from OpenAI. Here are a few phrases that people have found effective for achieving specific outcomes:

"Let's think step by step"

This prompts the AI to think logically, which can be particularly useful for solving math problems.

"Thinking backwards"

Use this when the AI consistently reaches incorrect conclusions.

"In the style of [famous person]"

This helps match the writing style you desire.

"As a [insert profession/role]"

By framing the bot's knowledge within a specific profession or role, it understands its limitations and expertise.

Streamline your GPT-3 and GPT-4 prompts with automation

Now that you have learned how to craft effective prompts, it's time to incorporate them into your workflows. With Zapier's OpenAI integrations, you can automate your prompts to run when certain events occur in your most commonly used apps. This allows you to automatically draft email responses, generate content ideas, or create task lists. Here are a few pre-made workflows to help you get started.

Additionally, here are some in-depth guides on how to automate your GPT-3 and GPT-4 prompts:

• How to leverage OpenAI's GPT for content idea generation
• How to use OpenAI to define acceptance criteria for product issues
• How to utilize OpenAI's GPT for writing business emails