10 AI tools with practical prompts to get started using right now

*Edit: See newer posts about JSON prompting too. Get fast wins today by applying these to everyday tasks. Each prompt can save you hours or help you learn and grow more in less time.

1. ChatGPT

Use it to draft blog posts, product descriptions, email campaigns, and outlines. Action: Paste one piece of your existing content, ask it to improve tone, clarity, or engagement, and then publish the revision.

PROMPT: “Act as my business writing assistant. I will paste one of my recent blog posts or emails. Improve it for clarity, flow, and reader engagement while keeping my original tone and message intact. Then create a strong headline and call-to-action.”

2. Canva Magic Studio

Create branded visuals, short videos, and social media posts in minutes. Action: Open a blank template, click “Magic Write,” describe your brand and goal, then let it design three post options. Adjust colors, download, and post.

PROMPT: “You are my brand design strategist. Suggest three social media post ideas using my brand colors and tone focused on [goal: awareness, lead generation, etc.]. Include suggested text overlays and layout ideas that I can build in Canva.”

3. Perplexity.ai

Instant research engine powered by AI. Action: Ask one question about your market or competitors. Use the citations it provides to craft a quick insight post or market update email for your clients.

PROMPT: “Research current trends and top challenges facing [target audience or industry]. Summarize key insights in five bullet points with one cited source each. Finish with one quick action I can take to address each challenge.”

4. OpusClip

Transforms long videos into short, high-impact clips. Action: Upload your last video or webinar. The tool finds engaging highlights and formats them for social media. Post one clip a day for consistent visibility.

PROMPT: “I will upload a full-length video or podcast link. Identify the three most engaging short clips for social media. Suggest timestamps, hook captions, and one sentence summaries I can use for each clip.”

5. Zapier

Automates repetitive tasks between your favorite apps. Action: Choose a workflow like “When a form is submitted → add contact to CRM → send thank you email.” Use a prebuilt template and activate it once. Time saved is permanent.

PROMPT: “You are my automation consultant. Ask me five questions about my daily or weekly repetitive tasks. Suggest one automation workflow I can set up in Zapier that will save me at least one hour per week and explain the steps.”

6. Descript

Edit audio and video like a document. Action: Record or import a video. Edit text directly, and the video syncs automatically. Use it to cut filler words, add subtitles, or turn long content into short, polished clips.

PROMPT: “Analyze my raw video transcript. Highlight where I can tighten delivery, remove filler, and add transitions. Provide a new condensed script for a one-minute video that keeps the strongest message.”

7. ElevenLabs Voice

Generates realistic voiceovers from text. Action: Upload a blog post or marketing script. Choose a voice and tone, export an audio version, and use it as a podcast or video narration. Perfect for repurposing written material.

PROMPT: “Turn this written blog post or email into a short, conversational audio script under two minutes. Make it sound natural and motivating so I can use it as a podcast teaser or video narration.”

8. Jasper.ai

Specialized for marketing copy. Action: Tell it your target audience and offer. It will create headlines, ad copy, and email sequences optimized for clicks and conversions. Use what feels authentic to your voice.

PROMPT: “You are my digital marketing copywriter. Create three versions of an ad headline, post caption, and email intro for [product or offer]. Keep each one benefit-driven and use clear emotional language that connects with my audience.”

9. Notion AI

Turns planning, notes, and brainstorming into streamlined systems. Action: Start a new page, ask it to summarize your goals or generate a project checklist. It builds structure so you can focus on execution.

PROMPT: “Help me organize my current business goals into a single actionable dashboard. Create categories for content, automation, financial goals, and daily habits. Suggest three AI tasks I can automate within each category.”

10. Poe or ChatHub

These platforms host multiple AI models in one place. Action: Ask the same question to two different AIs and compare results. You’ll learn which one gives better ideas for your specific business needs.

PROMPT: “I will describe a challenge I’m facing in my business. Generate two alternative solutions as if you were two different AI models with unique perspectives. Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of each so I can decide which to test first.”

How to Get the Most From These Tools

Pick one goal per day such as saving time, improving marketing, or generating leads.
Choose the tool that best supports that goal.
Spend 15 minutes using a tutorial or template.
Apply one outcome in your business immediately.
Repeat with a new tool the next day.

As always, save yourself time and avoid the hassle of endless copy and paste by instructing your AI tool to update its memory to save the prompt after you have tested it and achieved the results that you want from using it. Then you will be able to reuse it endlessly! (NOTE: You may have to first request the AI tool to give you the instructions on how it can update its working memory to save that prompt in a library for you.)

When you use these tools intentionally, you’ll notice instant leverage. Tasks that once took hours can now take minutes. The faster you experiment, the faster you gain insight!

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