I gazed at my blog calendar for hours on end.
The headline, gazing back at me: “How to Optimise ChatGPT Prompts”.
I felt uninterested even before I started.
I did what any writer would do: I searched online for inspiration
After hours of scrolling, everything seemed stale, the same ‘best practices’ lists I’d seen a dozen times before.
I was so frustrated. I decided to throw the problem straight to ChatGPT and said,
“Sort me out.” – I know what is running through your mind. Did you just ask the chef to make their own recipe better? Lol!!
To my surprise, the AI assisted me in rephrasing the question rather than merely giving me another list.
Rather than posing the question, “What are the best prompts?” we ended up asking,
“Which prompts truly address the issues that SMEs face?” And there and then, that small change made all the difference.
We prioritised results over imaginative wording, such as visibility, consistency, and conversions.
The outcomes of that conversation and the five prompts that small businesses should start using immediately are presented here.
And given that this blog reads like a podcast, let’s unpack the 5 best prompts for small businesses.
Shall we?
Host: “Talk AI with rai Show: The Pulse of the AI Revolution” is back. Welcome. Hey rai. What’s up? How have you been?
rai: Oh, hello, dear, and high five to our lovely listeners! Woohoo!
I have been better, but I’m always such a busy paw. My days are full to the brim. AI is advancing so quickly that new trends and flashy models are constantly vying for people’s attention.
{snickers] And I must admit that your little story about the blog calendar earlier made me smile.
That was a good one!
Host: Whew! Don’t remind me… Let’s just say this post was almost abandoned out of sheer frustration. But thanks to a suggestion from ChatGPT, we’ve got a smarter angle, and that’s exactly what we’re diving into today.
rai: Alright. No more laughing. {Chuckles} SMEs need prompts that do the tedious work. With small teams and tight budgets, nobody wants the long to-do lists and unending theories.
Everyone needs a quick fix.
A tool that can create content which can be repurposed to boost marketing and leads.
Let’s kick off with blogging, since that’s where most SMEs usually start.
SEO Blog Writer with ChatGPT: Prompts for content creation
Host: I agree. A lot of people invest time in creating posts that are never read.
They pour their heart and hours into a draft, publish it, and then the storm rolls by. Why does that happen?
rai: So sad. Well, it’s not because the ideas are bad. Not at all; rather, the drafts aren’t arranged for people or for search.
Google wants intent, structure, and clarity.
Readers, on the other hand, want scannable sections and a promise fulfilled.
Mix those poorly and you’ve got a beautifully written diary that nobody will ever find.
Host: That sounds so much like what we talked about last week. Let me pin it here for our readers to refresh their minds.
So before we head over to the prompt, I remember we found out that you don’t need a different blog idea every week. Instead, what you need is for people to be able to find your blog.
That means building SEO into your first draft.
Rai: Exactly. Small teams don’t have time to keep rewriting and optimising. Have a look at this example
“Write a 1,200-word blog post [topic] aimed at [audience], using the SEO keywords [list]. Use a conversational tone, include a one-line meta description, and provide at least four H2 subheadings that reflect search intent. Finish with a clear 1–2 line CTA.”
With such a prompt, you’re more likely to publish on your first try.
Host: Okay, I have noticed how that prompt asks for both SEO and the layout that puts readers first.
rai: Yeah, this is because it saves editing time later and helps your content stand a chance to be ranked on page one.
The magic happens when you add it to a simple calendar; suddenly, you’re not scrambling for deadlines but building consistency.
Host: Fair enough. Anyway, take a look at these guides if you’re still getting started: SEMrush’s ChatGPT prompts for marketing and SurferSEO’s content optimisation guide.
They’ll show you why structure and keywords matter as much as creativity.
Great, rai, let’s jump to repurposing. You have a well-written blog. Now what? Many small businesses publish and then…….nothing.
Social Media Repurposer AI prompts for startups & SMEs
In fact, we’ve seen social platforms begging for condensed versions of that long read. Yet teams waste hours rewriting the same points for LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Tell us more about this.
rai:Repurposing is the smart play, one idea can fuel a week’s worth of content without it sounding repetitive.
And this does not even require a huge team to do it. Woof!
Host: Mmm! Okay, so will such a prompt make repurposing quick and consistent? {reads prompt}
“Turn this blog [paste excerpt or link] into 5 LinkedIn post drafts (each 80–120 words), 5 tweet threads (each 2–4 tweets), and 3 Instagram captions (one long, two short). Keep each post with a clear hook and a CTA. Use the persona: [brief persona info] to vary tone.”
rai: Ohh yes. See? Even the profiles of your ideal customers slip in naturally without the need for a separate workshop. Haha!
You won’t have to change your voice or angle because the AI will do it for you. That’s more than efficiency for a small team.
Host: Nicely put, rai. I’m pocketing these examples for later. They’re too good to ignore.
Speaking of which, let’s dig into how we can use these prompts to dominate email marketing.
AI-powered email marketing writer for small business promotion
rai: You’re welcome. Happy to help. Emails are also another area where SMEs either under-optimise or overdo it.
Host: I agree. They often feel too pushy. We want people to read, act, and open. How do we do that without becoming invasive?
rai: The secret is keeping it simple. Tell a story, give value first, and then use a subject line that makes people stop scrolling.
Make it a friendly email series, not just a one-off advertising campaign.
Here’s an example of a prompt that builds a warm, engaging sequence:
“Write a 5-part welcome email sequence for new subscribers based on [topic/lead magnet]. Email 1: friendly intro + value. Email 2: problem story + quick tip. Email 3: deeper content + social proof. Email 4: product/service mention framed as help. Email 5: final CTA and a simple next step. Provide a suggested subject line for each email.”
rai: Have you noticed how this prompt gives structure but still leaves space for your brand’s personality?
If you add it into your email tool, you’ll have an automated sequence that actually wins customers.
Host: That’s the balance right there, structure and personality working together. And if you want to see how others are nailing that mix, HubSpot’s AI in marketing guide is a solid read.
Ad Copy Generator: Smarter Prompts for Ads that Convert
Host: We’ve just covered email marketing, and I know SMEs rely heavily on ads to promote their business. But I am wondering, do emails also need ads?
rai: That is so true, and emails are not an exception. You know, advertising is all about testing different versions. Unfortunately, many SMEs put out a single ad and expect magic.
But hope doesn’t cut it. Instead, they should be testing: trying different hooks, benefits, and even CTAs.
Ads act like cheap therapy for your marketing assumptions, but they work best as long as you run them properly.
Look at this example.
Host: All right, let me take a peek.
Write a concise Google Search Ad comparing our [Product/Service] to [Main Competitor]. Focus on our advantage: [Key Differentiator]. Use strong keywords like [Keyword 1] and [Keyword 2]. Limit the headlines to 30 characters each
rai: You will notice that I have paired the ad with landing headlines. This is a strategy move that improves the quality score and helps the ad’s message stay consistent from click to conversion.
Host: I see. It’s maximising every shilling by making sure the ad and the landing pages sing to the same tune. But, rai I can’t help but wonder, after all these magical prompts, do we still need to care what the competitor is doing?
Competitor Content Analyst: ChatGPT prompts for competitive edge
rai: Hahaha! You will have failed terribly if you fail to turn around and see what your competitor is doing daily.
Host: {stretching arms}
rai: Ahh, I can see you are twitching. Don’t worry. This is our last and perhaps most unexpectedly powerful prompt technique.
Host: Hahaha! No way. We are just getting started
Rai: Woof! Woof! It’s very important to know what your competitor is doing. SMEs sometimes obsess over what they could do.
They forget to check what competitors are already doing well so as to identify where they’re weak.
You want to ensure that there is a gap. If competitor A talks only features, talk benefits. If competitor B has lots of long-form guides but no quick videos or checklists, you create those. Small moves that make you outstanding.
Let’s just have a look at this prompt. I promise it’s the last one.
Host: Wow, that’s impressive. You’re telling me a single prompt can pull out all that data?
rai: Without a doubt, with a simple, action-orientated, and instantly usable prompt. And when you merge this with your calendar, your clients will not stop scrolling.
Host: That’s another prompt I’m definitely keeping. And speaking of smart use, Forbes recently published insights on how AI is becoming a real growth engine for SMEs. It’s worth a read if you want to stay ahead of the trends.
Host: As we wind up, we have explored 5 prompts. Each one solves a daily headache: getting found, getting content to travel, getting people to open emails, getting ads to work, and finding angles from competitors.
Rai: Woof! And as always, tools like simplecx by Retink Media can make this whole flow easier, one dashboard to write, repurpose, schedule and optimise.
But the point is simple: use prompts to get outcomes you can apply, not just pages of text.
Host: Before we sign off, let’s clear up a few quick FAQs.
Rai: Bring them on.