In this tutorial video, Ben from PromptForm takes you through the step-by-step process of building your first app using the platform. Aimed at creating an app that writes blog posts, the video starts with a brief introduction to the decision-making process between choosing an app or a bot. Ben walks you through the complete setup, from having your app to the selection of input fields, creating prompts, and generating content using AI. This comprehensive guide will not only help you get started, but also provide insights into more advanced features and customization options available within PromptForm. At each step, best practices and actionable tips are shred to ensure that you can create a powerful and functional app suited to your specific needs.

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction:

• Welcome and overview.
• Decision-making: App vs. Bot.

2. Creating the App:

• Navigating to the apps page.
• Naming the app and defining its purpose.

3. Setting Up Initial Details:

• Filling in the app title, slug, categories, subtitle, and description.
• Saving and previewing initial setup.

4. Defining User Inputs:

• Using the form builder to define information collected from users.
• Creating input fields for topic, audience, and style.

5. Creating Prompts:

• Understanding the prompt structure and how it interacts with AI.
• Writing the first prompt for generating a blog post title.
• Setting character limits and model selection.

6. Building the Blog Post Outline:

• Creating a detailed outline for the blog post.
• Using previous prompts as references.

7. Writing Blog Post Sections:

• Breaking down the blog post into introduction, sections, and conclusion.
• Using different prompt formats for better results.
• Chaining prompts together to create a complete blog post.

8. Saving and Running the App:

• Ensuring all prompts are correctly set and running the app.
• Verifying and reviewing generated content.

9. Conclusion and Next Steps:

• Summary of the app-building process.
• Brief on upcoming features and interactivity enhancements.

This detailed walkthrough will equip users with the knowledge and confidence to create a fully functional app on PromptForm, tailored to meet specific content creation needs.

1. Building Your First App (17:56)
2. Interactive Elements (5:20)
3. Image Generation (4:28)
4. Text to Speech (4:19)
5. Audio & Transcription (5:01)
6. Conditional Inputs (2:38)
7. RAG Documents (7:46)