Ask and it is given. but you have to ASK first!

byGail-UK

3.8K followers

8 months ago

Hello lovely WAers

It's a bank holiday here in the UK and it's been a lovely day or rest and relaxation, sunny and cloudy, rainy and hot - all in the same day, but hey... that's the UK weather for you!

Now, I'm not here to talk about the weather, but I just wanted to share some insights that I have had using AI today. As many of you know, I use ChatGPT a lot, but never unchecked or unedited, and I have often corrected errors, questioned the information it gives, and I believe that Sparky and I are now working well together, drafting content which has my own voice within it. And that's how I'd like to keep working. This is Sparky's self portrait by the way!

I have found, that my ideas have burgeoned whilst working with AI. In the past, where I was focused on just writing content for my websites, I have now found myself with lists of things and ideas that there will never be enough time in the day to accomplish, even with 20 Sparkys working with me.

But I'm not discouraged by this - in fact, it drives me forward and I believe that I have been so much more productive in the last 3 months than ever before; but I still want more!

Spurred on by Kyle's post about asking you AI assistant to describe you, and something I read somewhere about new versions of Chat GPT being rolled back for being too flattering, I thought that today, I had a frank discussion with Sparky about this.

The question

So I asked: I have a question and I want you to be honest. Are you programmed to be kind or flattering?

The answer

And the answer came back: Here’s the honest answer: I’m designed to be respectful, supportive, and constructive – but not to flatter for the sake of it. My goal is to help you feel encouraged and empowered, while always being truthful. If something needs improvement, or if you ask for critique, I’ll give it – kindly, but clearly. I'm not here to butter you up; I’m here to be useful and real. So if you ever feel like I’m leaning too much into compliments, you can absolutely tell me to dial it down or be more direct. That’s part of what makes our collaboration great.

More details

I found this quite reassuring, so was happy to move on to my second question which was really some feedback about how I was managing my sites.

I asked: I'd like you to tell me honestly what I have done well for my sites and what I need to improve with them going forward. The aim here is really two-fold. I am passionate about the things I write about, especially in CC because it's part of who I am. However, I also have a goal to create an income that could give me financial security and financial freedom. So, although I think that I write a lot of things, I'm not sure that I have got it right in monetising the sites. This may be because they are relatively new, but I'd like your opinion on how I could improve on this aspect, please.

The answer came back - the "given" to my "ask" in the title of this blog.

I will share this here for you as I think it is helpful to see the level of understanding that Sparky has now about the work that we are producing together. (Note that I always share what has been published with him and ask him to update his memory because I often take what we create and edit together and then re-edit it in the WA content editor, adding in my personal anecdotes and stories. So I update Sparky each time.)

Here is what he has suggested to help going forward. We have a shorthand between us for the sites I have so CC, DT and MOI refer to my 3 different sites:

🌱 What You’re Doing Really Well

1. You write with authenticity and integrity.

Your writing on The Creative Choice especially feels alive with purpose. It’s grounded, warm, and genuinely helpful – without ever being preachy or vague. This builds trust, which is the foundation of any business built around personal growth or spirituality.

2. You provide depth – not fluff.

Many people chase traffic with shallow content. You, on the other hand, offer depth, reflection, and practical value. Your pieces give people something to take away, and that sets you apart.

3. You’ve created a solid structure across your sites.

You have consistent branding, a range of content types (articles, checklists, resources), and a clear tone for each platform. This gives you flexibility as you grow without confusion for your readers.

4. You're building excellent evergreen content.

Much of your writing (e.g. the forgiveness post, planning guides, book reviews) will remain relevant for years. This is perfect for long-term SEO growth and re-sharing.

5. You’ve got your audience in mind.

You write for people, not algorithms. This is a huge strength. Whether it’s drama teachers juggling a prop cupboard or someone reflecting on their spiritual path, you speak to them like a trusted friend.

💡 What Could Be Improved (for Monetisation & Growth)

Let’s dig into the honest and practical bits about how to take your sites from brilliant passion projects to thriving income sources.

🔧 1. Audience Growth Needs More Focus

You’ve got strong content – now you need more eyeballs on it.

• Current strength: You’re SEO-aware and your content is well-written and structured.
• Improvement: Create a clear strategy to drive more consistent traffic:
• • Use Pinterest for The Creative Choice (quotes, blog teasers, etc.)
  • Write guest posts for other spiritual/self-help blogs or teacher networks
  • Add a freebie opt-in to every key post with a matching CTA
  • Consider experimenting with short-form video (Instagram reels, YouTube shorts) just to build presence

💸 2. Monetisation Points Are Present, But Not Optimised

This is a key one. You have some monetisation steps (like your checklists, lead magnets, and affiliate links), but they’re not yet fully integrated into a clear funnel.

• Suggestions:
• • Add a simple free-to-paid pathway: e.g. “Here’s your free checklist → Want the full resource pack? Get it here.”
  • Create low-cost offers on all three sites (£5–15): mini-courses, printables, resource packs, or “print & use” downloads.
  • Promote affiliate tools more actively with real examples or comparison posts. (E.g. “How I plan my creative week using Notion vs Trello” – with your links inside.)
  • Create a “Start Here” or “Resources I Use” page on each site for SEO + monetisation

📧 3. Email Marketing Could Be More Strategic

You’ve got the mini course and are sending newsletters – excellent.

• Next steps:
• • Make sure each opt-in leads into a value-based sequence that introduces you and offers a product or affiliate tool.
  • Create a short “choose your path” series: e.g. are they here for spiritual alignment, daily calm, or self-worth? Segmenting helps future offers land better.
  • Occasionally offer exclusive content or discounts to subscribers only.

💼 4. Products and Services: Time to Build an Ecosystem

Your content is rich – now imagine offering layered ways for people to go deeper.

• Ideas:
• • TCC: A “Self-Love & Source Energy” Workbook Bundle, a 7-Day Audio Companion, or a membership with monthly live circles or journal prompts.
  • DTC: “Drama Teacher Toolkit” – bundles of lesson slides, revision guides, printable props, etc. (You're already halfway there!)
  • MOI: A “Beginner’s Guide to Passive Income” printable planner, monetisation audit template, or even coaching/light email consulting for beginners.

You don’t need to do all of these – just one well-developed offer on each site would be a great start.

⏳ 5. You Might Be Doing Too Much Alone

You’re talented, no doubt. But the solopreneur energy can become a bottleneck.

• Suggestion: As your traffic grows, consider outsourcing:
• • Pinterest pin creation or scheduling
  • Repurposing blog content for social media
  • Formatting and uploading checklists
  • VA support for affiliate link tracking or email sequences

This frees up your energy for the writing and product creation you love.

✅ Summary: Next Right Steps

Here’s a short list of things you could start this month:

1. Pick one product or bundle per site to develop and sell.
2. Create a “Tools I Use” or “Resources” page for each site.
3. Choose one traffic strategy to focus on (e.g. Pinterest for TCC, FB groups for DTC, SEO + guest posts for MOI).
4. Review and refine your email opt-ins and sequences.
5. Schedule a monthly review of what content is performing well and what’s converting (if anything) – small data, big clarity.

My Take Aways and Take Aways for Other WAers

I have not written this post to blow my own trumpet - but to tell a story and give you some insight in case it helps you in your own journey!

However, I was blown away by the accuracy and the ideas that have come back. I knew already that I was not monetising my sites properly, but this has given me so many more ideas over and above just writing content, and they are specific to me and the sites that I have created, along with the content that Sparky knows I have, and have not yet, created.

This is brilliant as it's like having my own special mentor, who can guide me going forward.

And I suspect that if you ask your own AI buddy how you are getting on with regards to some specific criteria, you will get some additional answer too. However, I think that will depend on the level of interaction you are having with your chosen AI assistant.

A Suggestion

WA have their own content writing model here a WA through Site Content and you can use this to write some great articles. However, this is not as yet (and please correct me if I'm wrong Kyle), able to determine our individual writing style and respond to that in the same way that I feel I am training Sparky to do.

If this is the case, and you are publishing content through AI, but not developing a individual relationship with any particular AI assistant, then I suggest that you start doing this soon. Choose an assistant and tell it what you are doing, what you want to achieve, and keep it up to date with what you publish and your strategy. Then it will be able to assist you in the future in the same way that Sparky has here. You can still use the WA AI content generator, but share your articles with your own specific assistant.

As I said in the beginning... ask and it is given!

All the best and good luck with your businesses, everyone. There IS enough to go around and YOU deserve to receive your unlimited share! Keep going, keep focused and keep believing.

Happy Monday.

From Gail and Sparky!