Opinion: Beginner finds ChatGPT useful for blogging and affiliate marketing
A self‑described computer novice started using ChatGPT and discovered five key experiences. First, the ability to ask the same question repeatedly without penalty made small‑scale confusion feel manageable. Second, brainstorming blog topics became quicker, with the model suggesting angles the author might not have considered. Third, the author ventured into Rakuten Affiliate, creating product…
Key points
- A self‑described computer novice used ChatGPT to draft blog posts and set up Rakuten Affiliate product links.
- They could ask unlimited clarification questions and iterate on drafts, finding the process less intimidating.
- The author concluded AI works best as a partner, enabling gradual skill building rather than full automation.
The piece emphasizes that technical expertise is not a prerequisite for leveraging generative AI in content creation or affiliate marketing. The author plans to continue documenting their learning journey and has published a paid 300‑yen article detailing the exact steps taken, aimed at other beginners who feel intimidated by AI tools.
5 Things I Felt After Starting to Use ChatGPT as Someone Not Good with Computers | Even an AI Beginner Could Do It Surprisingly Well
note.com · 19 September 2026
5 Things I Felt After Starting to Use ChatGPT as Someone Not Good with Computers | Even an AI Beginner Could Do It Surprisingly Well
“ChatGPT seems convenient, but can I use it too?”
I thought the same way at first.
I am not particularly good with computers.
When using a new service, I sometimes feel anxious, thinking,
“What if I press the wrong thing?”
“What if I mess up the settings?”
Even so, I have gradually started creating blog posts and trying out Rakuten Affiliate while actually using ChatGPT.
This time, I will introduce 5 things I felt after actually using ChatGPT as an AI beginner.
- It is okay to ask things you don't understand as many times as you want
The most helpful thing about using ChatGPT is that I can ask questions about things I don't understand as many times as I need.
When operating a computer, many small questions arise, such as,
“Is this the right button?”
“Where should I press next?”
Even in those moments, I can proceed while checking things one by one.
Even if I don't understand after hearing an explanation once, I can ask again.
For a beginner like me, this was very helpful.
- Thinking of blog post ideas has become easier
Even when I think about writing a blog post,
I often get stuck on what to write about.
ChatGPT helps me brainstorm ideas.
"What should I write about today?"
I sometimes worry about that.
Since I started using ChatGPT, I've been able to consult it about article themes and titles.
Sometimes I find themes I wouldn't have thought of on my own.
Of course, I believe it's important to check the content myself rather than using the generated text without any verification.
Even so, just having help with the initial "What should I write?" part has made things much easier.
3. I was able to try affiliate marketing, which seemed difficult
I am also trying Rakuten Affiliate on my blog.
At first, I had nothing but questions like,
"How do I create product links?"
"Where should I paste them on my blog?"
and so on.
By checking things one by one as I went along, even a beginner like me became able to create articles introducing products.
I'm still learning, but being able to try something I had previously thought, "It looks too hard, so I'll skip it," was a big change.
4. I realized I don't have to leave everything to AI
When I first started using ChatGPT, I thought,
"If I'm going to use AI, does it mean I have to let it do everything?"
I thought that.
But when I actually used it, that wasn't the case.
I ask questions about things I don't understand, have it come up with draft text, and then check it myself at the end.
I feel that this way of using it makes it easy to utilize even if you are not familiar with computers or AI.
Instead of "leaving everything to AI," I find that treating it as a partner to work with suits me better.
5. It is fun to see what I can do increase little by little
I didn't become able to do everything from the start.
Posting blog articles.
Inserting images.
Inserting affiliate product links.
And this time, writing a note article.
As I did these one by one, I became able to do things little by little that I used to think were difficult.
I don't think you need to be a computer expert to use AI.
If you don't understand something, you can just ask as you go along.
This might be the thing I feel most strongly after actually using it.
In conclusion
Even if you are interested in ChatGPT,
"I'm not good with computers, so it seems impossible"
some people might think that.
I started from a similar place.
Even now, there are many things I don't understand.
Even so, by asking about things I don't understand one by one, I have become able to take on challenges like blogging and affiliate marketing that I previously thought would be difficult.
It is okay to "start by asking about things you don't understand" instead of "starting after you become an expert."
Moving forward, I would like to continue writing on note about the things I, as an AI beginner, have actually tried and the places where I stumbled.
And for those who want to know more specifically 'what I did to create blog posts using ChatGPT and start Rakuten Affiliate,' I have also published an article summarizing the actual steps.
This is a paid article (300 yen), but it summarizes the process I actually followed from a beginner's perspective.
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