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💡 ChatGPT ≠ Google 🌐
When to Prompt vs When to Search: A Practical Guide for Everyday AI Users
📌 Why This Matters
Most people treat ChatGPT like a search engine, and get frustrated when it doesn’t return the “right” answer. But here’s the thing: ChatGPT isn't designed to look things up. It’s designed to help you think, create, refine, and brainstorm. Knowing when to use ChatGPT vs Google saves time and leads to better results.
🤖 Use ChatGPT For:
✅ Brainstorming ideas (titles, products, hooks, angles)
✅ Rewriting content in different tones or styles
✅ Summarizing long text or articles
✅ Generating creative content (emails, captions, scripts)
✅ Learning complex topics through simple explanations
✅ Drafting outlines, frameworks, checklists, and strategies
📝 Example Prompts:
"Rewrite this blog post in a more playful tone."
"Brainstorm 10 TikTok video ideas for a personal finance coach."
"Summarize this 1,500-word article into key takeaways."
🔍 Use Google For:
✅ Finding real-time or factual information
✅ Verifying sources, stats, or quotes
✅ Discovering news, product listings, or reviews
✅ Navigating to specific websites or tools
✅ Conducting in-depth research from trusted sources
🧭 Example Searches:
"Top 10 productivity apps in 2025"
"Harvard study on sleep and performance PDF"
"Latest news on Adobe Firefly 2.0 update"
🔄 The Decision Flowchart
Ask yourself this:
Am I trying to find factual, up-to-date info? → Google
Am I trying to create, summarize, or refine something? → ChatGPT
Am I doing research? → Use both to cover all angles
🎯 Pro Tip
When using ChatGPT, avoid vague commands like "Write a blog post." Instead, get specific:
"Write a 500-word blog post in a friendly tone about how to use Notion to boost productivity. Include 3 actionable tips."
🚀 Bonus Prompt Pack
Need help getting started? Try this:
"Explain AI automation like I'm 12."
"Give me 5 newsletter hook ideas that create FOMO."
"Act as a personal coach and help me structure my workday."
Final Thought:
Use Google to find, ChatGPT to create. Master both, and you're unstoppable.
Created by Everyday AI
For non-techies who want to work smarter with AI
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