I remember using LLMs to learn SEO last year. I knew some SEO basics before, not a total beginner, but I'd never done it hands-on. When I decided to learn it systematically, my approach was: first, I used deep research to compile a complete knowledge base. For anything I didn't understand, I went back and forth asking questions for several rounds until I had a solid grasp. Then I had Codex design a practical project for me — it suggested starting with long-tail keyword research. Following Codex's advice, I step by step built a website about Black Friday deals (didn't get much traffic so I shut it down later). From the first prompt discussing requirements to the site getting real organic traffic took about a month. Whenever GSC or GA had new data, Codex would pull it and notify me. Now, I wouldn't call myself an expert, but I'm at least competent.
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#12I have done a variety of projects with LLMs. This incldues looking up articles on AI and libraries, then checking their quality. It also includes learning vibe coding, by doing it. I learned to write my prompts first in the free engines like Claude and Gemini, then put the prompts into the paid engine I am using. I also learned how the audit tools work in Claude, Gemini, and Replit to make the application I am working on more stable. One engine can be used to check another. I also have learned how to use Claude and Gemini to fix Windows 11 problems, they have pretty solid basic PC support information. You can use the phone if your computer is not working to troubleshoot with AI.
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#13Clarification: I meant interesting applications of LLMs to improve the “learning process” itself
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#14Socratic method, can be really useful here, i have been planning an app to do exactly that...Estonia already has something similar based on this.