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

πŸ” 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.

πŸ”Ή 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. Let’s improve it using prompt engineering best practices.

βœ… The Improved Prompt

Generate 10 blog post ideas tailored for visual artists who want to grow their online presence, attract commissions, and connect with their audience. Focus on topics like showcasing work, creative process, marketing tips, and behind-the-scenes insights.

πŸ’‘ Why It’s Better

  • Specifies the type of artist (visual artists)

  • Clarifies the blog's purpose (growth, commissions, engagement)

  • Suggests content themes (portfolio, process, marketing)

  • Makes the ideas more actionable and audience-focused

🧰 Reusable Prompt Template

Generate [#] blog post ideas for [type of creator or profession] aimed at [goal or audience]. Include topics that cover [key content themes] and format for [platform or tone].

πŸ” Template Variables

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Example Values

[#]

10, 20, 50

[type of creator]

visual artists, musicians, writers

[goal or audience]

growing an audience, getting commissions

[key content themes]

process, tools, inspiration, marketing tips

[platform or tone]

personal blog, professional site, Medium

🧠 Example Fill-Ins

Generate 10 blog post ideas for tattoo artists to attract local clients and showcase their custom work. Focus on tools, process, inspiration, and client stories.

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