Make money using AI prompts

So you want to start making money using AI, but you’re not trying to build Skynet or learn 15 coding languages first? Good, because neither am I. 

I’ve pulled together five powerful prompts you can throw into ChatGPT (or any AI tool you like) that could help you earn some extra cash this week. These are all practical, doable, and you don’t need a team of assistants to make it happen. Let’s go!

💼 Fast-track your freelance life

Prompt: “Act as a freelance business coach. Suggest 3 services I can offer on Fiverr or Upwork using AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney or Canva. I have [insert skill: writing/design/admin/accounting/managerial] experience.”

Why this works: Freelance work is wide open right now. Pairing your skills with AI tools makes you faster, better and more profitable.

🛍️ Make product descriptions sexy again

Prompt: “Rewrite this Etsy or Shopify product description to make it more compelling and SEO-friendly. Target audience: [insert group]. Here’s the original: [paste description].”

Why this works: Great product copy sells stuff while you sleep. Let AI help you stand out from all the blah-blah listings. Customers don’t just want to buy your weird mug, they want to buy what it says about their vibe. 

📣 Social posts that sell

Prompt: “Create 5 attention-grabbing Instagram captions to promote this [product/service]. Keep the tone [fun, confident, expert] and include a strong call to action.”

Why this works: Good micro-content = major cha-ching. Suddenly you’re a one-person agency with zero meetings and snacks that don’t get judged.

📊 Polite emails that save $$$

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Don’t embarrass yourself in your next AI conversation

AI is everywhere: your inbox, your apps, your Zoom calls where Kyle keeps saying, “Let’s run it through chat-jeept.” If you’re going to drop those AI buzzwords, here’s how to not sound like a malfunctioning toaster and keep your smart-person street cred intact.

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Have a YouTube channel? The algorithm might not know who to show your videos to. Give it a nudge by adding channel tags. Click your profile picture > YouTube Studio > Settings > Channel, fill in your Keywords (like “travel”) and hit Save. It’s a small step toward building your audience.

How AI is reshaping stock photography

Photographers and illustrators ask me this question a lot: “Kim, is AI going to take my job?” The answer? It’s tricky. Yes, there’s growing competition between AI and human artists. But if you’re smart about using AI, it can become your secret weapon.

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📋 Easy copy & paste: Apple’s Universal Clipboard lets you copy from your Mac right onto your iPhone or iPad. Just make sure they’re all signed in with the same Apple ID and turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. On each one, go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity (or AirPlay & Handoff) and toggle on Handoff.

🔒 Auto-lock your PC: Don’t want anyone snooping? Set Windows to lock after a minute or two of inactivity. Go to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen > Screen saver settings. In the pop-up, choose a screen saver, check On resume, display logon screen, set a Wait time, then hit Apply and OK.

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: On Facebook, go to Settings > Privacy > “Who can look you up?” and lock it down to friends only.

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🎶 Rockin’ votes: Planning a road trip? YouTube now lets your friends add and vote on songs in shared playlists. Here’s how to create one. Then, click the three-dot menu > Collaborate > toggle on Collaborators can add songs and videos. Hit Share to send the link to your pals. No arguing over who gets to DJ.

Set digital boundaries: Create a Samsung account for your child, so you can watch and manage what they see on their phone. Go to Settings > [your name] > Family > Add family member > Create child account and follow the prompts. Once you’re set up, your child will be added to your Family Group.

🐶 Streaming that wags: Want dog or cat videos on a loop? If you have a Roku device (now 28% off), check out their lineup of free channels for pet and animal lovers. Sure, there are ads, but free is still free. Perfect background noise for you or your furry friend.  

🍷 Menu decoded: At a fancy restaurant and have no idea what half the menu means? Ask ChatGPT to describe the dish. If there’s an online PDF of the menu, upload it and ask for suggestions based on your tastes. It can even tell you which wine pairs well with your meal. Beats asking the waiter, “What’s good here?”

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Traveling? Download Google Maps offline areas to navigate without cell service.

💼 Get your résumé noticed: LinkedIn is the best place to show off your skills, connect with people in the same industry and find new job opportunities. Whether you’re job hunting or branding your company, LinkedIn helps you stand out! It’s not just social media, it’s your digital handshake. Click here to post your job for free!

Reel look: Want to bring movie magic home? Turn on your TV’s Filmmaker Mode to tweak the color, contrast and frame rate to match the director’s vision. You can find it on Hisense, LG, Philips, Samsung and Vizio. Head to your picture settings and select picture mode. Don’t forget the popcorn.

📖 Learn new words on Kindle: Come across a word you don’t know? Long-press it and you’ll get the dictionary definition. Each one you check gets saved to your Vocabulary Builder. To look back, tap the three-dot menu in the top right, select Vocabulary Builder, then Flashcards to run through them. Mark as Mastered when you’re done.

Reddit to the rescue: Curious if that “get-paid-to-play” app is legit or a scam? Before you hit download, head to Reddit and search for the app’s name. Pro tip: Click the Time filter (like Past month) at the top to find the most recent posts.

🕒 Working across time zones? Add extra clocks on Windows 11. Just right-click the date and time on your task bar > Adjust date and time > Additional clocks. Click Show this clock, choose a time zone, name it, then hit Apply and OK. When you hover over the time, your extra clocks will show up.

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Lost your cursor? On Mac, shake your mouse. The pointer temporarily enlarges so you can find it.

🔋 Make your laptop battery last longer: Windows 11’s Dynamic Refresh Rate adjusts how often your screen updates for simple tasks. Go to Settings > System > Display > Advanced Display > Choose a refresh rate > Dynamic.