✅ GPT Builders Checklist

✅ Custom ChatGPT Creation Checklist

Build your AI assistant like a pro — step-by-step

🧱 1. Foundation Setup

  • ChatGPT Plus subscription activated
  • Clear GPT purpose + role identified
  • Decide audience: Personal, Team, Clients, or Public?

✍️ 2. Build Inside ChatGPT

  • Go to chat.openai.com → My GPTs → Create
  • Use Create tab to walk through setup prompts
  • Choose name + description (clear, role-specific)

🧠 3. Write Instruction Prompt

Include these 3 must-haves:
  • Role (what it does)
  • Context (who it helps)
  • Instructions (how to respond, tone, format)
Optional:
  • Include examples or sample outputs in the prompt

💬 4. Conversation Starters

  • Add 2–3 helpful openers for users
E.g. “What can you help me write today?” or “How do I set up my CRM?”

📚 5. Upload Knowledge Files (Chat Pack)

  • Upload PDFs, DOCX, or TXT files
  • Organize into: Assessments, SOPs, Copy, Examples
  • Name files clearly (e.g., Funnel_Templates.pdf)
  • Reference files in your prompt:
“Always use the uploaded knowledge as source material.”

⚙️ 6. Enable Capabilities (Optional)

  • Web browsing
  • DALL·E (image generation)
  • Code interpreter (for files, formulas, spreadsheets)

🚀 7. Test Before Publishing

  • Ask real questions your user would ask
  • Confirm tone, logic, and file references work
  • Make any needed adjustments

🌐 8. Publish & Share

  • Set visibility:
    • 🔒 Just Me
    • 🔗 Shareable by link
    • 🌍 Publish to GPT Store
  • Add your builder profile (Settings > Builder Profile)

💰 9. Monetize (Optional)

  • List on OpenAI GPT Store
  • Bundle into course, community, or coaching offer
  • Sell as standalone product or upsell

🎯 Final Tip:

Save your instruction prompt + file list in a doc — so you can clone, tweak, or relaunch GPTs easily.