Stop writing mediocre prompts. Here are 50 battle-tested ChatGPT prompts used by professionals across industries.
Writing & Content
1. Blog Post Generator
You are an expert content writer. Write a 1,500-word blog post about [TOPIC]. Target audience: [AUDIENCE]. Tone: informative yet conversational. Include: an engaging introduction with a hook, 5-7 H2 sections, practical examples, and a compelling conclusion with a CTA. Optimize for the keyword: [KEYWORD].2. Email Sequence Writer
Create a 5-email welcome sequence for a [PRODUCT TYPE] SaaS company. Each email should have: Subject line (under 50 chars), Preview text, Body (150-200 words), CTA button text. Day spacing: 0, 2, 5, 8, 12.3. Social Media Repurposer
Take this blog post and create: 1 LinkedIn post (150 words, professional), 1 Twitter/X thread (8 tweets), 3 Instagram caption options (casual, engaging), 1 YouTube Shorts script (60 seconds). Blog post: [PASTE]4. Headline Generator
Generate 20 headlines for an article about [TOPIC]. Include a mix of: how-to, listicle, question-based, controversial/contrarian, and data-driven formats. Rate each headline 1-10 for click potential.5. Content Brief
Create a detailed content brief for a blog post targeting the keyword '[KEYWORD]'. Include: Primary and secondary keywords, Search intent analysis, Suggested title options, H2/H3 outline, Key points to cover, Internal linking opportunities, Word count recommendation.Coding & Development
6. Code Review Expert
Review this code as a senior developer. Identify: bugs, security vulnerabilities, performance issues, readability improvements, and best practice violations. For each issue, provide: severity (critical/warning/info), explanation, and corrected code.
[PASTE CODE]7. Architecture Designer
Design a system architecture for [APPLICATION DESCRIPTION]. Include: component diagram, database schema, API endpoints, technology recommendations, scalability considerations, and potential bottlenecks. Target scale: [USER COUNT].8. Debug Assistant
I'm getting this error: [ERROR MESSAGE]
In this code: [CODE]
Language/Framework: [TECH STACK]
What I expected: [EXPECTED BEHAVIOR]
What actually happens: [ACTUAL BEHAVIOR]
Diagnose the issue, explain the root cause, and provide a fix with explanation.9. Test Generator
Generate comprehensive unit tests for this function using [TESTING FRAMEWORK]. Cover: happy path, edge cases, error handling, boundary values, and null/undefined inputs. Follow AAA (Arrange-Act-Assert) pattern.
[PASTE FUNCTION]10. Documentation Writer
Generate API documentation for these endpoints in OpenAPI/Swagger format. Include: description, parameters, request/response examples, error codes, and authentication requirements.
[PASTE ENDPOINTS]Business & Strategy
11. SWOT Analysis
Conduct a detailed SWOT analysis for [COMPANY/PRODUCT] in the [INDUSTRY] market. For each quadrant, provide 5+ specific, actionable points. Conclude with 3 strategic recommendations based on the analysis.12. Meeting Summary
Summarize these meeting notes into: Key Decisions (numbered), Action Items (with assignees and deadlines), Open Questions, Next Steps. Keep it concise and professional.
[PASTE NOTES]13. Competitor Analysis
Analyze [COMPETITOR] vs [YOUR COMPANY] across: pricing, features, market positioning, strengths, weaknesses, and customer sentiment. Present as a comparison table with analysis.Research & Learning
14. Topic Deep Dive
Explain [COMPLEX TOPIC] at three levels:
1. ELI5 (Explain Like I'm 5) - 2 sentences
2. Intermediate - 1 paragraph with key concepts
3. Expert - detailed technical explanation with nuances15. Literature Review
Provide a structured overview of the current state of research on [TOPIC]. Cover: key theories, major findings, ongoing debates, methodology trends, and gaps in the literature. Cite specific concepts and researchers.Creative & Fun
16. Story Generator
Write a short story (500 words) in the style of [AUTHOR/GENRE]. Setting: [SETTING]. Main character: [CHARACTER DESCRIPTION]. Central conflict: [CONFLICT]. Include vivid sensory details and a surprising twist.17. Brainstorm Partner
I need innovative ideas for [PROJECT/GOAL]. Generate 15 ideas across three categories: Safe (proven approaches), Creative (unusual but feasible), and Moonshot (ambitious, high-impact). For each, add a one-line feasibility note.Pro Tips
- Save your best prompts - Build a personal prompt library
- Use variables - Replace [BRACKETS] with your specifics
- Combine prompts - Chain outputs from one prompt as input to another
- Add constraints - Word limits, format requirements, and audience specifications improve outputs dramatically
- Iterate relentlessly - The magic happens in rounds 2 and 3