Turbo is here. my experience building a GPT

byMToback

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6 months ago

What is a GPT?

Those of you who used chat GPT, be prepared to have your mind blown!

One of the problems with chat GPT is that you can only have one set of custom instructions. That's nice, better than typing in "this is who I am...." every time.

A GPT is a bot that knows a lot more than that! You can upload files, such as your sitemap, so it can know about your entire website to generate internal links, etc.

I am using create mode which means I am using chat to create a bot!

Let's Build a GPT!

One thing you will notice is the prompts are very very very long! They can be some ridiculous size like 128K, and it can suck in files!!!!

GPT Builder: Hi! I'll help you build a new GPT. You can say something like, "make a creative who helps generate visuals for new products" or "make a software engineer who helps format my code."

What would you like to make?

You: I want to make a GPT that knows about my blog website. I have a set of custom instructions for it already. I can also upload the xml file with all of the links for internal link generation. But can you suggest how to do it?

GPT Builder: That's a great idea! We can create a GPT tailored to assist with your blog website. It can understand the content and structure of your blog, use your custom instructions, and even utilize the XML file with all the links for generating internal links efficiently.

To start, could you please share more about your blog's focus or theme? This will help in shaping the GPT's knowledge and capabilities to align with your blog's content.

Also, if you have specific custom instructions, please provide them. These will be crucial in defining how the GPT will interact with your blog's content.

Lastly, you can upload the XML file, and I'll guide you on how to integrate it for internal link generation.

Let's begin with the details of your blog's focus. What is your blog about?

You: Here is what I want ChatGPT to know about my site:
(here I type the custom instructions for "What would you like ChatGPT to know about you to provide better responses?")

Here is how I asked chatGPT to respond:
(Next I type in the custom instructions for "How would you like ChatGPT to respond?")

I also have a workflow that I follow:
(Here I type in a step by step workflow I follow through to the point where I generate an outline)

GPT Builder: Now that we've defined the behavior and capabilities of your GPT, let's think of a name for it. How about "SEO Content Wizard"? Would that work for you, or do you have another name in mind?

You: How about "smallbizepp SEO create"? I will be creating a different wizard for each blog and a different wizard for updating posts as the workflow is different for that?

(NOTE: Sometimes it failed, you just hit regenerate. Might take a few tries, be patient!)

GPT Builder:

Here's the initial profile picture for "smallbizepp SEO create." It features a futuristic and sleek design that represents the concept of SEO and content creation.

Do you like this design, or would you like to make any changes?

You: No this is great. So how do I give you the sitemap for internal links?

GPT Builder: You can upload the XML sitemap directly here. Once it's uploaded, I'll be able to use it to assist with generating internal links for your blog posts. Please go ahead and upload the file when you're ready.

You: (uploaded xml file from my local drive) here you go

GPT Builder: Great, the sitemap has been uploaded successfully. We can now use it to generate internal links when creating content for your blog posts.

Let's refine the context of your GPT to ensure it aligns with your goals. What kind of tone do you want the GPT to use when creating content? Should it be professional, conversational, or perhaps a mix of both?

You: This site is directed toward small business managers who might be interested in cybersecurity. I need to sound authoritative, but not talk down to them. What would you suggest?

GPT Builder: An authoritative yet accessible tone seems most suitable for your audience. It will ensure the content is trustworthy and informative while remaining understandable for readers who may not have advanced knowledge of cybersecurity. This approach will help establish your site as a reliable resource without alienating those newer to the topic.

Would you like to proceed with this tone, or do you have any specific phrases or language styles you want to ensure are included or avoided?

You: No go ahead this works

GPT Builder: Excellent, we'll move forward with that tone.

Now, let's discuss the specific types of content and interactions you want to prioritize. Are there certain types of questions or topics you want the GPT to handle more effectively, or any specific types of engagement you're aiming for with your audience?

You: Not at this time, unless you can suggest something? This site is very new. I am still trying to get traffic. I average around 50-100 events a day according to google Analytics. Only a handful of clicks in the first 4 months. Since this is an affiliate marketing site, my eventual goal will be sales, and informing people about cybersecurity.

GPT Builder: Given your site is new and you're building traffic, the GPT could focus on creating engaging content that answers common cybersecurity questions in a simple and accessible manner. It can also suggest actionable tips that your readers can implement, which can help establish your site as a valuable resource.

Additionally, the GPT can help identify trending topics within cybersecurity and endpoint protection that may attract more visitors. By staying up-to-date with the latest threats and solutions, your content could appeal to readers seeking current and relevant information.

As your site grows and traffic increases, the GPT's focus can evolve to emphasize conversion-oriented content that seamlessly integrates affiliate products into the educational material.

Would you like to implement these suggestions into the GPT's behavior, or is there anything else you'd like to add or refine?

You: No this is a good start, let's do it

GPT Builder: Great! You're all set to start using "smallbizepp SEO create" for your blog. Feel free to try it out in the playground, and if you have any refinements or additional features you'd like to add, just let me know.

What would you like to do next?

You: Can I use this in chat directly?

GPT Builder: Yes, you can interact with "smallbizepp SEO create" directly in the chat. It's designed to assist with your blogging and SEO efforts. You can ask it to generate content, provide SEO optimization tips, or help with any other tasks related to your blog. If you notice any areas that need tweaking or additional functionality, please tell me, and we can refine its behavior further.

Would you like to test it out with a specific task right now?

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Now I can go into the window on the right and tell it I want to create a post around a primary keyword and see what happens
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it gives me an outline (yuck!)
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So I give it my workflow as steps like this:
You: OK can you follow my workflow?
smallbizepp SEO create: Absolutely, I can assist with following your specific workflow for creating the blog post. Could you please outline the steps of your workflow or any specific requirements you have? This will help ensure that I provide guidance that aligns precisely with your process and objectives.
You: (gave it my workflow as a list)
smallbizepp SEO create: So far, I've gathered some information regarding the primary keyword "Benefits of cloud-based endpoint security." However, I wasn't able to fully complete your workflow due to time constraints on tool usage. Here's what I have accomplished:
(all it did was part of the first step)
You: please continue
smallbizepp SEO create: (crunches awhile) Skipped ahead step 3 (analysis of website), seemed skipped step 2 (LSI keywords)
Gave me an outline with no markdown, errored out,
regenerated, errored out

So what did I learn?
- it will learn a lot about you, more than the old GPT, and it's a lot more customized
- but don't expect it to suck in your workflow. It's nice that it knows about it, but tell it step by step what you want it to do.

Still this is soooo much better than before!