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🧠 How to Generate Better Blog Ideas with AI: A Prompt Teardown

πŸ” Prompt Engineering in Action

Learn how to transform a basic prompt into a high-performing content creation tool β€” with real examples, use-case variations, and reusable templates.

πŸ”Ή The Original Prompt

"Generate blog ideas for a designers"

At first glance, this prompt might seem okay. But it's too broad β€” and that limits the quality of AI-generated results. Let’s improve it using prompt engineering best practices.

βœ… The Improved Prompt

Generate 10 blog post ideas tailored for freelance graphic designers. Focus on topics like portfolio building, design trends, pricing strategies, client communication, and using AI tools in design. Format as a simple list with titles and 1-line descriptions.

πŸ’‘ Why It’s Better

  • Targets a specific audience: freelance graphic designers

  • Highlights key interests: portfolio, trends, pricing, tools

  • Requests a clear structure (title + 1-line description)

  • Promotes actionable, relevant content ideas

πŸ”„ Use-Case Variations

For UX Designers:
"Generate blog post ideas for UX designers covering user research, prototyping, and accessibility."

For Design Agencies:
"List blog ideas for a creative agency that wants to attract B2B clients."

For AI & Design:
"Write blog ideas about how AI is changing the design workflow (e.g., Midjourney, Canva AI)."

🧰 Reusable Prompt Template

Generate [#] blog post ideas for [type of designer or niche]. Focus on [topics of interest or challenges]. Format as [titles only / title + short description].

πŸ” Template Variables

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Example Values

[#]

5, 10, 20

[type of designer]

freelance designer, UX designer, brand strategist

[topics]

pricing, AI tools, branding, client work

[format]

title only, list with short descriptions

🧠 Example Fill-In

Generate 10 blog post ideas for a brand designer focusing on storytelling, client work, and personal branding. Format as titles + short blurbs.

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