Custom GPTs: How to build a GPT for your SaaS in less than 20 minutes

Making your custom GPTs is just one of the ways to leverage your content strategy and use ChatGPT with headless CMS. The good news is that you don’t need developer skills or any coding experience, all you need is to accept the help of GPT Builder.

In this tutorial you will learn how to build your custom GPTs, I will document the step-by-step building process. I am making a custom GPT that will become a BMCS expert who is ready to answer technical queries about open-source headless BCMS but also explain the concept of headless CMS for non-technical people.

Before I start with building let me introduce you to the concept of custom GPTs.

Custom GPTs, (short for Custom Generative Pre-trained Transformers), are personalized versions of the ChatGPT model that require no coding, so users can make their chatbot fit their unique needs.

This customization is achieved by inputting text prompts and instructions into the GPT builder and compiling these directives to create a tailored chatbot version. Additionally, users can provide additional context through file uploads and integrate the GPT with third-party services for expanded functionality. Custom GPTs can be shared among ChatGPT users or made public, enabling broader access and usage.

Creating custom GPTs offers several benefits:

You must have an Enterprise or ChatGPT Plus account to build your own custom GPT. This section will cover the following steps in creating a custom ChatGPT.

Begin by logging in to your OpenAI account and ensure you have the necessary permissions or subscription level to access the customization features.

Browse the sidebar menu and select the "Explore GPTs" button.

Next, select the 'Create' button to initiate the creation process for your customized GPT chatbot.

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Upon clicking 'Create GPT', you'll see the GPT builder, featuring a split-screen layout:

Use the Create panel to chat with the GPT builder and to type prompts and instructions. Modify the instructions until the desired result is achieved. After finishing with the instructions hit Enter.

The GPT builder will provide you with recommendations like as the chatbot's name, profile image, and default conversation opening question based on your prompts. You have two options: either follow the recommendations or ask the GPT builder to make more changes to the bot.

For upgraded customization choices, click Configure. The following actions are available to users:

Before publishing your own GPT, don’t forget to test it. Ask him questions, see if asked questions are understood, if GPT provides reliable answers, and if it fits your needs.

Once you've created and set up the bot, click Save. Next, decide with whom to share your custom GPT. You can choose between the following options under 'Publish to':

After choosing your option click Confirm and the GPT is saved.

Here's how to share your GPT with others if you make your custom GPT public.

Select the Explore tab and the GPT that you like to edit, then select the Edit option by clicking on the pencil icon:

Here’s an example of editing:

After making the changes, click on the Update button, in the upper right corner.

Deleting your work is even easier.

Click on the ellipsis (...) and choose the delete option.

That’s all folks. You are ready to improve your content operations by building your own AI chatbot. You just need to have a ChatGPT Plus subscription plan and in less than 20 minutes you will have ready-to-use assistance.