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π§ How to Generate Better Blog Ideas with AI: A Prompt Teardown

π Prompt Engineering in Action |
Learn how to transform a basic prompt into a high-performing content creation tool β with real examples, use-case variations, and reusable templates.
πΉ The Original Prompt
"Generate blog ideas for a marketing agency."
At first glance, this prompt might seem okay. But it's too broad β and that limits the quality of AI-generated results. Letβs improve it using prompt engineering best practices.
β The Improved Prompt
Generate 10 blog post ideas for a full-service marketing agency targeting small to mid-sized businesses. Focus on actionable marketing strategies, client case studies, and emerging digital trends. Format the output as a bullet list with suggested titles and short descriptions.
π‘ Why Itβs Better
Defines the agency type and target audience
Emphasizes practical, high-value content types
Adds formatting and structure instructions
Guides tone and focus for relevance and depth
π§° Reusable Prompt Template
Generate [#] blog post ideas for a [type of business] targeting [audience]. Focus on [content focus or themes]. Format as [structure or output format].
π Template Variables
Placeholder | Example Values |
---|---|
[#] | 5, 10, 15 |
[type of business] | SEO agency, social media firm, B2B SaaS |
[audience] | e-commerce brands, nonprofits, tech startups |
[content focus] | trends, case studies, growth tactics |
[structure] | bullet list, table with summaries |
π§ Example Fill-Ins
Generate 8 blog ideas for a boutique social media agency targeting DTC brands. Focus on content repurposing, campaign strategies, and Instagram trends.
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