Think of AI as a patient, tireless helper who's genuinely good at its job — and never minds being asked again.
A gentle reframe: You're not learning complicated software. You're learning to ask well. It's a lot like giving clear instructions to a helpful assistant. Get that one skill, and everything else falls into place.
Your two main helpers
ChatGPT
By OpenAI. A friendly all-rounder for writing, ideas, and quick help. The free version is more than enough to begin.
Claude
By Anthropic (who created this course). Especially good at longer writing, planning, and building websites — great for our projects.
You only need one. Here's your mentor's gentle nudge 👇
💚 Mentor Ria's suggestion: Start with Claude — it's the one I trust most for our projects, and it's free to begin. Just go to claude.ai and open a free account. Later, as you grow more confident, I'll help you decide when the paid version is worth it. No rush at all.
What you can ask AI to do
✍️ Write emails, captions, product descriptions, and bios 🎨 Suggest logos, colors, and layouts 🧱 Build real websites and simple tools 💡 Brainstorm business names, offers, and marketing ideas
A simple recipe for great results
Vague requests get vague results. This little formula makes a big difference:
ROLE + TASK + DETAILS + STYLE
"You are a helpful web designer. Build a simple one-page website for my home baking business, Lisa's Kitchen. Include my treats and prices, some photos, and my phone number. Make it warm and inviting."
🛠️ Prompt Builder
Choose options and watch a clear prompt come together. Copy it into ChatGPT or Claude.
Don't settle for the first try
The first result is just a starting point. Simply reply with what you'd change: "Make it a little warmer." "Add a section about me." "Use softer colors." Two or three small notes and it will feel just right.
Key takeaways
Treat AI like a patient helper you give clear instructions to.
Recipe: Role + Task + Details + Style.
The clearer you are, the better the result.
Iterate gently until it feels right — no rush.
Next → Together, we'll build your first real website and put it online.