Best ChatGPT Prompts: 50+ Templates That Actually Work

Finding ChatGPT prompts that produce genuinely useful results, not generic filler, takes experimentation. We've tested hundreds of prompts across GPT-4 and GPT-4o to curate this collection of templates that consistently deliver.

Every prompt below follows proven prompt writing principles: clear task definition, specific context, defined format, and explicit expectations. Copy them directly or customize for your needs.

Writing & Content Prompts

Blog Post Writer

Email Copywriter

Social Media Content Creator

Business & Strategy Prompts

Business Plan Section Writer

SWOT Analysis Generator

Meeting Agenda & Summary Builder

Coding & Technical Prompts

Code Review Assistant

Architecture Decision Helper

Debug Assistant

Marketing & Sales Prompts

Customer Persona Builder

Competitor Battle Card

Education & Learning Prompts

Concept Explainer (Feynman Technique)

Study Plan Generator

Productivity & Analysis Prompts

Decision Matrix Builder

Data Analysis Prompt

Tips for Getting More from ChatGPT

Use System Instructions

ChatGPT's custom instructions (Settings → Personalization) let you set persistent context. Use them for:

Combine with Frameworks

Every prompt above works even better when structured with a prompt framework. The RACE framework is particularly effective with ChatGPT for professional tasks, while CO-STAR excels for creative work.

Chain Your Prompts

For complex projects, don't try to do everything in one prompt. Use prompt chaining to break work into focused steps where each ChatGPT response feeds into the next.

Iterate Aggressively

The prompts above are starting points. After the first response:

• "Make it more specific to [your context]"
• "Shorten section 3 and expand section 5"
• "Rewrite in a more [tone] voice"
• "Add quantitative data to support point 2"

Learn more about iteration in our complete prompt writing guide.

Browse More Prompts

These templates are just the starting point. Explore our full collection:

• Prompt Template Library: 100+ templates across all categories
• Prompt Frameworks: 23+ structured approaches
• 50 ChatGPT Tricks: Quick tips for better results
• Advanced Techniques: Expert-level strategies
• ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini: Find the right model for your task