GordanoWeb

22/06/2023

ChatGPT for content writing.

I tried it and at first, I thought this is so good. And it is. With caveats. Google doesn't like AI generated content. So, never use ChatGPT output verbatim.

I asked ChatGPT to "write home page content for gordanoweb.com". This is the result.

https://chat.openai.com/share/93758ab8-8071-4452-90d4-90b068204090

It generated it quickly, created a unique tagline and five concise paragraphs.

But it didn't address any of my key selling points. So I re-wrote the instructions to include my USPs.

"write home page content for https://gordanoweb.com/ mentioning small businesses in Bristol, SEO, cost effectiveness, original graphics, mobile friendly websites and digital marketing services."

https://chat.openai.com/share/b70adddc-9a80-43f8-9e07-59b8026db6f2

Much better! This was something I could work with.

ChatGPT will write generic content. Be specific. And give it something to start with.

Edit its output and don't let it make claims you can't deliver. It may talk about your large team when you're a sole trader. Check for American spelling if you're a UK business. Using US grammar will be a give-away that you've either outsourced your content creation, or are using ChatGPT, ahem.

I like that ChatGPT used bylines. One of these seems to be genuinely unique. One of the others was commonly used.

ChatGPT provides good filler content. It scours the web and creates content based on what other people have written. It wants to please.

Be ChatGPT's sub-editor. Get your red pen out and cross through any content that isn't relevant or can't be substantiated.

Use it to bounce ideas and write your own unique content.

For a more comprehensive guide, check out Elegant Theme's recent blog post on ChatGPT https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/business/what-is-chatgpt

12/01/2023

Dev site for existing client. https://print.toqapi.com/

24/03/2022

"The best free website hosting and cheap WordPress hosting." A well timed blog article from Elegant Themes that follows up my previous post. https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/wordpress/best-free-and-cheap-website-hosting

You can’t have a WordPress website (or any website, for that matter) without a host. It’s like trying to build a house when there isn’t any land for it — until it has somewhere to go, it can’t exist. But while website hosting is super important, it’s pretty affordable. Sometimes even fre...

21/03/2022

Every website needs a host. A web host stores all the pages of your website and makes them available online. Don’t go for the cheapest. Work out what you want from a host. Maybe it’s customer service, speed or security.

If you have a WordPress website, you can use a host that specialises in WordPress hosting. Managed hosting automates updates, back ups and security. In a recent blog post, Elegant Themes recommend six hosts, but in the Comments section, readers recommend a further seven. Each to their own.

https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/wordpress/best-managed-wordpress-hosting

Fast response times to tech queries may be important if you’re just starting out. For me, they were a life-saver. I was with a small UK based company for a few years. When they got taken over by another company their tech support dropped off a cliff, so I moved on.

Currently, I use a Portishead based web host. They approached me and offered a good deal. Tech support is available for free when I need it and I like supporting local businesses.

These two articles talk more about hosts.

https://www.wpbeginner.com/wordpress-hosting/

https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/best-wordpress-hosting-providers

11/03/2022

We mainly use Divi to build our sites. “What is Divi?” It’s a WordPress theme. It means that after we've built your site, you can update it without getting tangled up in coding. You can create new sections or update product info. Simple.

OK. It’s a bit more complex. But the bottom line is that it makes updating your website super easy. For us. But also for you if you feel like getting stuck into the admin area of your website.

And Google LOVES fresh content. So, if you have a blog covering industry updates or breaking news, you can add a new post without too much trouble.

Maybe you have a new member of staff? Introduce them! Update your ‘About Us’ page.

Built by Elegant Themes, to date 806,875 people worldwide use Divi. Contact us for further info and prices.

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