Streamlining AI Chat Follow-Ups: Tips from a Frustrated User

Let's be honest, how many times have you found yourself retyping the same prompts to your chatbot to get it back on track? I've lost count. It's like starting from scratch every single time, especially when you're diving deep into a project. You have to re-explain everything, re-upload files, and re-paste code. I've been there – it's seriously annoying!

So, to avoid this I've found a few strategies that have worked wonders for keeping my AI chats productive:

• Context is King (and Queen): The more context you can give the AI upfront, the better. Think of it like giving an employee all the background information they need before a task. This includes project details, goals, and any relevant data. The less time you spend catching the chatbot up, the more time you spend actually working.
• Structured Prompts: Over the years, I've learned that detailed prompts are your best friends. Instead of vague questions like “What do you think?”, try something like, “Based on the attached documents and the project brief, what are three potential roadblocks, and how can we mitigate them?” This gets you better, richer results.
  
• Iteration is Key: Don't expect perfection on the first try. AI is a tool. You have to shape its answers. If the first response isn't quite right, treat it as a starting point. Guide it with additional questions: "Can you expand on point three?" Or, go back and clarify your prompts based on the output.
• Save Your Conversations with Context: If you're doing any substantial work, create a record of a chat. Copy and paste into a doc, or get some other way of saving chats. This way, you can refer back and save yourself time. I've found it is very useful to jumpstart any follow-up work.
• Be Specific in Your Questions: Avoid open-ended inquiries. If you want to analyze data, specify the data points, the desired analysis, and the format you need. It makes any follow-up chat much easier.
• Focus on the Follow-Up: The most impactful thing you can do is the follow-up. What I recommend is that if the initial response is not sufficient, take your time to follow up with additional information or corrections. This is where the gold can be found with AI models.
  
• Review and Refine: After each session, take a moment to review the chat log. What worked well? What could be improved? Did you miss any crucial information? It keeps you improving

I've seen others struggle with all this too. It feels like a constant battle to keep everything straight. Then, I stumbled upon Contextch.at, and I immediately felt relief.

What immediately caught my eye was the ability to set up multiple projects, connect websites, import files, etc. Starting fresh chats that already knew my data – it was a game changer! Plus, it's got helpful tools, like selectable AI models, a context builder (which is so so crucial), and a cost calculator to keep things in check. And no subscription fees. It's pay-per-use, which is perfect when you’re just testing things or working on a quick project. If you're like me and you appreciate the streamlining of your professional life, then give it a try. You might find you like it too.