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Better Prompts Start Here: Why Frameworks Matter

Most people fire off prompts the same way they would toss a question into a group chat using casual, half-formed, sentences and hoping for magic.

But AI is not magical. It is mechanical. It mirrors the structure you give it. This is why many AI experts consider prompting as a form of programming. You're giving a machine instructions, just in the format of plain language. Just like with actual coding, there are structures, patterns, and sequences that will lead to a better outcome than "prompting from the hip".

This brings us to the idea of prompt frameworks, structured methods of providing instructions that are designed for specific outcomes.

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Back to Frameworks

Today I want to teach you SMART prompting. This is one of the simplest but most powerful frameworks for leveling up your AI results instantly.
SMART is an acronym that stands for:

This framework originally came from goal-setting strategies inside businesses. It works beautifully with AI because it forces you to build prompts that are clear, bounded, and focused. This is exactly what language models thrive on.

Breaking it Down

Below is a component level breakdown that explains and demonstrates how each component can be used in tandem to form a well structured prompt. This is a fantastic reference to have on hand when prompting. Be sure to read through common mistakes to develop an awareness of what will and won't work.

Seeing SMART in Action

Here's how an unstructured prompt measures up to a SMART structured prompt when working to achieve a similar outcome.
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​Without SMART:​
"Give me ideas to improve customer experience."
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With SMART:​
​Specific: "Generate 5 ideas for reducing our support response time" Measurable: "Each should have a primary KPI"
​Achievable: "Ensure each idea is achievable with the current team size"
​Relevant: "Focus on digital touchpoints only"
​Time-bound: "For Q3 implementation"
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By structuring the prompt with SMART, you are no longer guessing what the AI might deliver. You are designing the answer in advance and setting the boundaries, the goals, and the conditions for success. This is what separates casual AI users from those who consistently get strategic, usable outputs.
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That precision is why structured prompting wins every time.
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Common Mistakes When Using SMART
​Even with SMART, it is easy to trip up.
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Watch out for these pitfalls:

• Being too broad even when you think you are being specific
• Skipping measurable criteria, leaving no way to assess the results
• Asking for things the AI physically cannot do
• Forgetting to anchor to a real business or creative goal
• Leaving out time-bound urgency, making the output less actionable

Mastery comes from full commitment. When you honor every part of SMART, you transform AI from a guessing game into a precision tool. Skipping steps weakens the prompt and pulls you back into the randomness that most users never escape.

Why does this work?

Eliminates vagueness and ambiguity: By defining exactly what you want, you remove interpretation gaps that lead to irrelevant outputs

Creates accountability metrics: Measurable components let you objectively evaluate if the AI delivered what you requested

Sets realistic expectations: Ensures your prompts stay within the AI's capabilities, leading to higher success rates

Maintains strategic alignment: Keeps prompts focused on your actual goals rather than tangential information.

The Takeaway:

The smartest AI users are not better writers.
They are better instructors.

They know that great AI outputs are built on great prompts.
SMART is one of the fastest ways to level up your prompts starting today.

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Before you write your next AI prompt today, apply SMART.
If it makes your output sharper and faster, imagine what 15 frameworks could do for you.

Thank you so much for being a member! If you have any feedback, questions, or suggestions please don't hesitate to email me directly.

Adam

Adam@viableedge.com

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