{"id":133,"date":"2025-05-26T09:20:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T09:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingfieldmarks.com\/wingfieldblog\/?p=133"},"modified":"2025-05-26T09:20:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T09:20:43","slug":"ai-and-me-a-two-year-revolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingfieldmarks.com\/wingfieldblog\/ai-and-me-a-two-year-revolution\/","title":{"rendered":"AI and Me: A Two-Year Revolution"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><em>How Artificial Intelligence Changed the Way I Create and Communicate Online<\/em><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"489\">It\u2019s hard to believe it\u2019s been over two years since I first opened ChatGPT and typed in something like,<br data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"438\" \/><em data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"489\">&#8220;Write me a blog post about affiliate marketing.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"702\">What I got back in a matter of seconds was\u2026 impressive. Basic, but impressive.<br data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"572\" \/>At the time, I had no idea what a \u201cprompt\u201d was, let alone how to write a good one. Yet somehow, this tool seemed to understand me.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"772\">And so began my journey down the rabbit hole of AI content creation.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"813\">\ud83d\ude80 A Spark That Became a Habit<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1073\">Back then, I wasn\u2019t entirely sure what I wanted from AI. What I <em data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"884\">did<\/em> know was that it was fast, it was helpful\u2014and it had potential. I\u2019ve always enjoyed writing, but here was something that could give me structure, ideas, and even whole drafts to work from.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1211\">Of course, my first few tries were a bit ropey. The output was generic. It lacked voice. It needed polishing.<br data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1187\" \/>But then again\u2014so did I.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1378\">As I experimented, I realised I could steer the outcome by asking better questions. AI isn\u2019t magic\u2014it\u2019s more like a brilliant assistant. You get out what you put in.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1418\">\ud83e\udde0 Exploring the AI Landscape<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1468\">Since those early days, my toolkit has expanded.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1480\">I\u2019ve used:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1744\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1550\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1550\"><strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1494\">ChatGPT<\/strong> (now GPT-4) for most of my content creation and editing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1599\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1599\"><strong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1564\">Copilot<\/strong> for design and document formatting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1642\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1642\"><strong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1612\">Claude<\/strong> for nuanced long-form writing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1692\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1658\">Napkin.ai<\/strong> for fast visuals and layout ideas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1744\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1744\">And many other tools\u2014some great, some not-so-much<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1892\">Each one has its strengths. Some are better at research, some excel at summarising, and some are handy for outlining or simplifying complex ideas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1952\">But the real magic happens when you learn to combine them.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2003\">\ud83d\udcf0 The Newsletter: Practice with Purpose<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2072\">About eight months ago, I launched a small weekly email newsletter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2102\">It\u2019s divided into two parts:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2340\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2217\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2217\">A short summary and link to an article I\u2019ve published on my main site, <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/gogetahead.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2217\">GoGetAhead.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2340\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2340\">A short educational piece about the origin of an interesting word or phrase (I\u2019ve always had a soft spot for etymology)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2398\">The newsletter has been a quiet success. It\u2019s helped me:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2570\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2434\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2434\">Stay consistent with publishing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2475\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2475\">Learn to write clearly and concisely<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2507\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2507\">Offer real value to readers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2570\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2570\">Build a stronger relationship with my small but growing list<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2720\">And almost every week, AI is there beside me\u2014organising, suggesting, and occasionally pointing out I\u2019ve used \u201chowever\u201d three times in one paragraph!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2761\">\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f The Illustration Evolution<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2919\">Visuals were always the weak link in my content. I\u2019m no graphic designer. And while I can knock together a PowerPoint slide, that\u2019s not exactly blog-worthy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2939\">Enter <strong data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2938\">Copilot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"3145\">With a few simple prompts, I could create illustrations that actually <em data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3024\">looked good<\/em>. But there was one problem: text. Any words in the images\u2014especially product names or titles\u2014were misspelled or mangled.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3341\">This is where <strong data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3174\">ChatGPT-4<\/strong> has made a real leap forward. The new version of DALL\u00b7E inside GPT-4 now creates sharp, accurate illustrations <em data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3317\">with text that reads properly<\/em>. That\u2019s a game changer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3507\">Now, I can illustrate my blog posts, lead magnets, and even emails with visuals that match my tone and message\u2014without hiring a designer or spending hours in Canva.\u00a0 In fact the illustration at the top of this post was created in this way, by just asking it to create an illustration that suitable describes this post and its content.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3547\">\ud83d\udcd8 A Free Gift from Me to You<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3689\">One of the things I enjoy most is showing others how to use what I\u2019ve learned. That\u2019s why I created a short guide for my subscribers called:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3721\"><strong data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3721\">\u201cMy Secret AI Cheat Sheet\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3776\">It\u2019s a straightforward, practical PDF showing how to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3969\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3823\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3823\">Use free tools to generate content quickly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3864\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3864\">Create outlines and ideas in seconds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3911\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3911\">Format articles and reports professionally<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"3969\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"3969\">Combine writing, image and video tools to elevate your content<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4137\">You can grab your free copy here:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4137\">\ud83d\udc49 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wingfieldmarks.com\/wingfieldblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1.My-Secret-AI-Cheat-Sheet-RW.pdf\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4137\"><strong data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4033\">Download the Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"4144\" data-end=\"4178\">\ud83e\udd16 Lessons I\u2019ve Learned So Far<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4254\">If I had to sum up what two years with AI has taught me, it would be this:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4612\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4314\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4314\"><strong data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4284\">Start with curiosity.<\/strong> Don\u2019t be afraid to explore.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4383\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4383\"><strong data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4349\">Learn the art of prompting.<\/strong> Clear inputs = quality results.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4448\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4448\"><strong data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4407\">Keep your voice.<\/strong> Use AI as a helper, not a ghostwriter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4449\" data-end=\"4510\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4510\"><strong data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4471\">Mix your tools.<\/strong> Use the right AI for the right task.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4511\" data-end=\"4612\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4514\" data-end=\"4612\"><strong data-start=\"4514\" data-end=\"4529\">Stay human.<\/strong> Add your stories, your humour, your quirks. That\u2019s what makes content truly yours.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"4619\" data-end=\"4638\">\ud83e\udded What\u2019s Next?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4640\" data-end=\"4872\">AI isn\u2019t a fad\u2014it\u2019s the future. But more importantly, it\u2019s the present. If you\u2019re in affiliate marketing, content creation, or even just running an online business, these tools can save you hours and open up whole new possibilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4874\" data-end=\"4908\">And you don\u2019t have to do it alone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4910\" data-end=\"5003\">That\u2019s what this blog is here for\u2014to share the journey, the tools, the wins and the missteps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5005\" data-end=\"5144\">If you haven\u2019t already, make sure you\u2019re subscribed. And feel free to pass this post\u2014and the free AI guide\u2014on to someone who might need it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5146\" data-end=\"5184\">Here\u2019s to working smarter, not harder.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5186\" data-end=\"5224\">Until next time,<br data-start=\"5202\" data-end=\"5205\" \/><strong data-start=\"5205\" data-end=\"5224\">Roger Wingfield<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Artificial Intelligence Changed the Way I Create and Communicate Online It\u2019s hard to believe it\u2019s been over two years since I first opened ChatGPT and typed in something like,&#8220;Write&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":137,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artificial-intelligence"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingfieldmarks.com\/wingfieldblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingfieldmarks.com\/wingfieldblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingfieldmarks.com\/wingfieldblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingfieldmarks.com\/wingfieldblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingfieldmarks.com\/wingfieldblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=133"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/wingfieldmarks.com\/wingfieldblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":141,"href":"https:\/\/wingfieldmarks.com\/wingfieldblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133\/revisions\/141"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingfieldmarks.com\/wingfieldblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/137"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wingfieldmarks.com\/wingfieldblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingfieldmarks.com\/wingfieldblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=133"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wingfieldmarks.com\/wingfieldblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}