Your most valuable resource as a freelancer is time. With the gig economy and your workload constantly changing, you must find new productive ways. This is where ChatGPT comes into play.
ChatGPT can help freelancers save weekly hours by automating tasks like generating new content ideas and topics, writing code for apps and plugins, and creating personalised client proposals. The following guide will examine how freelancers and professionals can use ChatGPT (and ChatGPT-related tools) to become more productive and efficient.
1. What Exactly Is ChatGPT?
Knowing how a technology works is essential before devoting significant time and effort to learning how to use it. Chat Generative OpenAI’s Pre-trained Transformer is a sophisticated chatbot and automated writing prompt processor.
Its ability to implement machine learning (be trained over time) and its implementation of Natural Language Processing (NLP) distinguishes it from previous chatbots. ChatGPT is free, but it is not open source.
Furthermore, ChatGPT may have some accessibility issues. This is due to the reason that ChatGPT runs on OpenAI’s servers, which, like all servers, have capacity limits. High traffic volumes can also cause ChatGPT to slow down. As a result, while it is accessible, it may not be technically usable.
This unreliability may put you off, but several ChatGPT derivatives and alternatives are available. Some are for a fee, while others are free and open source.
2. 5 Ways ChatGPT Makes A Freelancer’s Life Easier
Many ChatGPT users believe it will eventually replace traditional search engines like Google because it produces simple, concise results. You don’t have to go through long lists of links to determine the most trustworthy source. ChatGPT can do it for you, making research far more convenient and time-efficient.
However, that is not the only advantage for freelancers and general users; here are five additional ways freelancers can benefit from GPT solutions.
2.1 Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
ChatGPT allows freelance bloggers and writers to improve their content’s Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).
A word of caution, however: instructing ChatGPT to write entire blog posts for you is not a good idea. Google’s AI-generated content guidelines still need to be updated and subject to change.
However, using carefully written prompts, you can use ChatGPT to improve your SEO. Therefore, those who provide SEO services can utilise ChatGPT. For example, you can ask ChatGPT if it believes your post’s title is SEO-friendly or for feedback on the SEO of your content and ways to improve it.
You can also use ChatGPT to summarise your blogs and generate meta-descriptions when you’re stuck. Other AI, on the other hand, is better at creating news-related content or posts about current events.
2.2 Code Generation
ChatGPT can also help if you’re a freelance blogger or site owner without coding experience. You can have it create WordPress plugins or shortcodes for you.
It can also be used to modify the design of non-WordPress websites, such as UI components or entire landing pages.
While ChatGPT is adequate for writing simple HTML and CSS code for web design, Galileo AI is designed specifically for this purpose. It is capable of converting simple text prompts into high-quality GUI designs.
2.3 Copywriting and Ad Content Creation
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools that use prompts can help you write copy for site-specific ads. They can also assist you in identifying the most recent trends and which types of advertisements generate the most positive responses. ChatGTP is an excellent tool for people suffering from writer’s block. It can be extremely useful in filling in the blanks.
2.4 Client Proposals and Motivation Letters
While you may be skilled at certain aspects of your job, such as coding or writing long-form content, you may not be skilled at selling yourself.
ChatGPT allows you to create client proposals based on criteria such as your price, specialisation, and how you can solve problems specific to potential clients.
ChatGPT-like tools can also create motivational and cover letters, making job and client acquisition much easier and more effective.
2.5 Job Acquisition
You might find yourself searching the internet for job opportunities. Your efforts will often go unrewarded, not because of a poor job market but because your search criteria are slightly off. ChatGPT can assist you in improving your searches by providing alternative job titles, allowing you to broaden your search.
ChatGPT can also help you prepare for client interviews or meetings. You can ask it to generate a list of potential interview questions to help you prepare, or you can write down relevant questions to ask during interviews and meetings.
3. Conclusion
As with most things, the effectiveness of ChatGPT is determined by how well you use it, i.e. the quality of your prompts. Treat your requests or queries like conversations if you want the best results from generative AI.
It’s also a good idea to experiment with various questions. For instance, ask the same question in various ways. Explain why you want the information and how you intend to use it to qualify your prompts.
Finally, always read over your AI-generated text to ensure it reads well. As previously stated, you should not rely entirely on these tools; they should be used to supplement rather than replace your skills.
