Beyond Keywords: Crafting Prompts that Get Results from ChatGPT

Hans Oliver • August 22, 2025

AI isn’t magic. It’s a mirror.

You wouldn’t build a house without a blueprint.
So why are you still asking AI for help without giving it a solid plan?

Here’s the truth most people haven’t caught onto yet:
AI isn’t magic. It’s a mirror.
What you put in is what you get out.

If your prompts sound like:

| “Write me a blog post about SEO”

…you’re going to get generic, surface-level fluff.

But if your prompt says:

| “Write a 500-word blog post targeting small business owners. Make it conversational, use real examples, and end with a CTA to download our free SEO checklist.”

Now we’re in business. Literally.

Why Most Prompts Fail (And How to Fix It)

It’s not that ChatGPT is broken.

It’s that most people are using it like a vending machine when it should be used like a strategist.


Here’s what great prompt writing includes:


  • Clarity – What exactly do you want it to do?
  • Audience – Who are you talking to?
  • Constraints – Word count, tone, structure?
  • Voice – Should it sound like you?
  • Context – What does the AI need to know to do it well?


When you dial in those five elements, the quality of your AI outputs changes instantly. Better writing. Better ads. Better ideas. Less editing. More results.


Keywords Still Matter… But They’re Not Enough

Yes, keywords are important — especially for SEO.


But the magic happens when you take those keywords and plug them into a well-structured prompt.


Think of your keyword as the destination.
Your prompt is the GPS.


You can throw “best roofing company Little Rock” into ChatGPT and get a 400-word post.


Or… you can feed it a detailed prompt that turns that keyword into an actual conversion tool on your website.

So What Makes a Winning Prompt?

Here’s a simple formula we use inside the Prompt Vault:

| “Write a [type of content] for [target audience] about [topic]. Use a [tone] tone, include [specifics or calls to action], and keep it under [word count].”

Example:

| “Write a 150-word Google Business Profile post for a plumbing company in Cabot, Arkansas. Focus on emergency plumbing services, highlight 24/7 availability, and include a call to book now.”

That right there? That’ll get you something usable.

Want to Skip the Guesswork?

We get it — building great prompts from scratch takes time and brainpower.


That’s why we created the Prompt Vault — 50+ pre-built, plug-and-play prompts for business owners, marketers, and content creators.

These aren’t “cute.” They’re strategic.


They cover everything from SEO blogs and Facebook ads to email sequences, landing pages, and even marketing plans.


Get it now for just $97 → Yes, I'd like access to the Prompt Vault

Final Word: AI Isn’t the Shortcut — Strategy Is.

ChatGPT is powerful. But it’s not the expert. You are.


And when you start prompting with purpose, you’ll unlock a new level of clarity, speed, and growth.


So stop keyword-stuffing and start crafting.

The future of marketing isn’t just AI-powered —
and to begin with, It’s prompt-driven.

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