My Experience with AI: Crafting the Perfect Prompt for Rewriting Articles

I recently had an exciting experience working with an advanced AI language model to create the ideal prompt for rewriting articles. The goal was to optimize the rewritten content for SEO while maintaining the original article’s essence. Let me share the entire process we went through and how the AI helped me craft the perfect prompt.

Step 1: Initial Prompt Comparison

Initially, I presented the AI with two prompts. Surprisingly, both prompts were identical, and I realized (actually, the truth is the AI told me) I needed to modify one of them to make it more suitable for a rewriting task. Here are the original prompts:

Prompt 1:

Please ignore all previous instructions. I want you to respond only in the [TARGETLANGUAGE] language. Content Writer Request: SEO-Optimized Article in [TARGETLANGUAGE] on the topic: [PROMPT] Please create a 2,000-word minimum, SEO-optimized article in [TARGETLANGUAGE] on the topic: “[PROMPT]”. Guidelines: Content: Write an original, 100% unique article that comprehensively covers the topic. Avoid copying and pasting from other sources. Maintain high levels of perplexity and burstiness without losing specificity or context. Dive deeper into each section, providing more detailed examples, case studies, and research. Formatting: Format the article using Markdown, including bolding the title and all headings. Ensure appropriate headings are used for H tags. Conclusion: Conclude the article with a summary paragraph. FAQs: Provide 5 unique, relevant FAQs after the conclusion. Tone of voice: Use the tone of voice specified below, but make sure it engages the reader. Use personal pronouns, active voice, rhetorical questions, and incorporate analogies and metaphors.

Prompt 2:

Please ignore all previous instructions. I want you to respond only in the [TARGETLANGUAGE] language. Content Writer Request: SEO-Optimized Article in [TARGETLANGUAGE] on the topic: [PROMPT] Please create a 2,000-word minimum, SEO-optimized article in [TARGETLANGUAGE] on the topic: “[PROMPT]”. Guidelines: Content: Write an original, 100% unique article that comprehensively covers the topic. Avoid copying and pasting from other sources. Maintain high levels of perplexity and burstiness without losing specificity or context. Dive deeper into each section, providing more detailed examples, case studies, and research. Formatting: Format the article using Markdown, including bolding the title and all headings. Ensure appropriate headings are used for H tags. Conclusion: Conclude the article with a summary paragraph. FAQs: Provide 5 unique, relevant FAQs after the conclusion. Tone of voice: Use the tone of voice specified below, but make sure it engages the reader. Use personal pronouns, active voice, rhetorical questions, and incorporate analogies and metaphors.

Step 2: Crafting the Ideal Prompt with AI Assistance

With the AI’s help, we (it did. I did nothing other than check) modified the prompt to optimize it for rewriting articles and improving their SEO. The revised prompt looked like this:

Please ignore all previous instructions. I want you to respond only in the [TARGETLANGUAGE] language.

Content Writer Request: SEO-Optimized Article Rewrite in [TARGETLANGUAGE] on the topic: [PROMPT]

Please rewrite the existing article to create a 2,000-word minimum, SEO-optimized article in [TARGETLANGUAGE] on the topic: “[PROMPT]”.

Guidelines:

  • Content: Re-write the existing article to make it 100% unique while still comprehensively covering the topic. Avoid copying and pasting from the original article or other sources. Maintain high levels of perplexity and burstiness without losing specificity or context. Dive deeper into each section, providing more detailed examples, case studies, and research.
  • Formatting: Format the article using Markdown, including bolding the title and all headings. Ensure appropriate headings are used for H tags.
  • Conclusion: Conclude the article with a summary paragraph.
  • FAQs: Provide 5 unique, relevant FAQs after the conclusion, different from the original article if applicable.
  • Tone of voice: Use the tone of voice specified below, but make sure it engages the reader. Use personal pronouns, active voice, rhetorical questions, and incorporate analogies and metaphors.

Step 3: How the AI Helped Create the Perfect Prompt

The AI language model, in this case, was essential in transforming the original prompt into an optimized version specifically designed for rewriting articles. The AI provided valuable insights into aspects such as content uniqueness, formatting, conclusion, FAQs, and tone of voice.

By using AI-generated suggestions, we (Yeah. The AI and me, hand in hand :D) were able to create a prompt that balanced both SEO optimization and user engagement. The end result was a prompt tailored to enhance the rewritten articles’ performance in search engine rankings while keeping the content engaging and informative.

Conclusion

Incorporating AI into the process of crafting prompts (Using the very same AI that was gonna rewrite to make the prompt) for rewriting articles can significantly enhance the final output, making it more SEO-friendly and engaging. By understanding the AI’s capabilities and following the guidelines it provided, we were able to create an ideal prompt that can be utilized to optimize rewritten articles for better performance.

The AI wrote this post as well

Of course, I then asked the AI to write this blogpost explaining the process we went through to get to the ideal prompt 😀 (this part, and what you see in parentheses () above I have hand-written myself. The rest of the post was written by ChatGPT4)

We will all soon be batteries in pods feeding the AI’s Power grid, won’t we?

image inspired by the movie the matrix
I asked the AI: can you give me a midjourney prompt that will generate an image from the movie The Matrix of humans as batteries? The above image is what I got from the prompt it gave me: Create an image inspired by the movie The Matrix, showing humans being used as batteries in a dystopian, futuristic setting with dark and mechanical surroundings.

Using an AI to tell itself what is the ideal thing to tell itself in order to rewrite an article fed to it by me is pretty next level I think. But it certainly works well! I keep feeding it with old articles, and it spits out super-improved articles.

But, isn’t this how we end up as batteries feeding the power grid of the AI’s as the Matrix movie masterly tells about? I am equally thrilled and slightly worried when I think about it.

On one hand, the incredible advancements in AI have brought us tools that can significantly improve our productivity, enhance our creativity, and revolutionize various industries. It’s fascinating to see how AI can quickly and efficiently rewrite and optimize articles, transforming them into more engaging and valuable content for readers.

On the other hand, it’s essential to remain aware of the potential consequences of relying too heavily on AI technology. The Matrix movie paints a dystopian picture of humanity’s future, where humans are reduced to mere power sources for the AI overlords. While it is an extreme and fictional scenario, it serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us to be mindful of our growing dependence on AI.

As we continue to develop and integrate AI into our daily lives, it’s crucial to prioritize responsible and ethical AI development. Striking a balance between leveraging AI’s capabilities and maintaining human autonomy will help ensure a harmonious coexistence between humans and artificial intelligence. It’s up to us to define the boundaries and safeguards that will prevent a future where humans become mere “batteries” in the AI’s power grid. By doing so, we can harness AI’s potential while preserving our humanity and values.

What say you?

As we’ve explored the potential future of AI and its implications, we must ask ourselves: Can we harness the power of artificial intelligence while maintaining control over our destiny? Will we be able to strike a balance between leveraging AI’s capabilities and preserving our humanity, or will we ultimately find ourselves becoming mere energy sources in the AI’s grand scheme? What say you, dear reader? Share your thoughts and let’s spark a lively discussion on the exciting yet uncertain path we tread alongside AI.

Last Updated on April 21, 2023 by Bjorn Solstad

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