How To Train Your Robot: Crafting Humanized ChatGPT Website Content in 2024
Elwyn Davies reveals his best tips on how to craft more humanized content for blogs and websites.
Let's get personal for a moment. You're browsing the web, hopping from one article to another, and something feels off.
The words on your screen feel cold, almost robotic. That might be because they are, in fact, robotic.
AI-generated content has taken centre stage, and while it's incredibly efficient, it often lacks the warmth and personality that draw us into a good story. After losing countless days working with AI (isn’t ChatGPT supposed to save us time?) since the Autumn of 2022, it has got me thinking about the importance of human connection in writing.
AI has its perks, don't get me wrong. It's like a well-oiled machine, churning out content far faster than my stubby fingers could ever dream of. But here's the inevitable catch: it tends to follow a predictable formula, lacking the quirks and emotions that make human writing relatable. I've seen articles that felt like a conversation with a chatbot, and it's a sobering reminder of what we're missing when we lean too heavily on artificial intelligence for content creation.
"In our quest to ramp up the amount of content we produce, we must not lose the heart and soul of writing. Humanizing our content could well be the key to getting, and more importantly, keeping visitors." - Elwyn Davies
Overcoming AI's Pitfalls:
Infuse Personality with Speech-to-Text
One of the most effective ways to ensure your content has that human touch is by literally speaking it into existence. Apps like Otter.ai or TalkNotes allow you to transcribe your thoughts in real time, capturing the nuances of your voice and the spontaneity of your ideas. This approach brings authenticity and personality to your writing that AI can mimic, but never create from scratch. At least not yet.
The Good, The Bad, and The Robotic
To help AI and yourself steer clear of sounding like a machine, it's helpful to provide examples of what works and what doesn't. For instance, a 'bad' AI example might be a piece that's overly formal, filled with jargon, and devoid of personal anecdotes. A 'good' example, on the other hand, could be a blog post that includes conversational language, personal stories, and a dash of humour. By distinguishing between these examples, we can guide AI to mimic human writing styles better.
How To Train Your Robot
I often add a section like the example below to the end of my prompt. This ensures ChatGPT checks and replaces some of the main culprits that make your content appear robotic and bland.
Before finalizing the content, replace any instances of the following words with suitable alternatives:
bespoke, complexities, daunting, ever-changing, ever-evolving, in the heart of, in the realm of, it is advisable, meticulously, navigating, not merely, not only, our suite, realm, robust, more than just, sphere, tailored, towards, underpins, unlock the secrets, unveil the secrets, when it comes to, the world of.
Adding this instruction to your prompt will make your content feel far more natural and ‘humanized’.
Takeaway Points
Use speech-to-text technology to capture your authentic voice and ideas.
Humanized content resonates more deeply with readers, fostering a genuine connection.
Provide clear examples of 'good' and 'bad' writing to guide content creation, aiming for a personal and engaging style.
Wrap-Up
Maintaining a human touch in our writing has never been more critical in a world drowning in AI-created content. As we aim to strike a balance between efficiency and authenticity, remember that the secret to writing great content lies in its ability to connect, engage, and resonate on a human level.
So, it’s best not to forget the power of our own voices in shaping content that speaks to our readers.
Oh, and by the way, this article was written using AI! :)
