Leverage Contextual Memory
·Perplexity remembers your conversation history, enabling natural follow-up questions without needing to restate context. For instance, you can start broadly (“What is the SOLID principle?”) and then follow up specifically (“Explain the ‘S’ in SOLID”)[1][2].
Utilize Focus Modes
·Perplexity offers specialized “Focus Modes” to refine searches:
o Web: General internet searches.
o Academic: Scholarly articles and peer-reviewed research.
o Social: Real-time discussions from social media and forums.
o Video: Summaries and key points from video platforms like YouTube.
o Writing: Optimized for creative writing, coding, brainstorming.
o Math: Mathematical computations powered by Wolfram Alpha[1][3].
Use Advanced Search Modifiers
·Enhance precision with modifiers:
o site: limits searches to specific websites.
o before: and after: restrict results to certain date ranges.
o filetype: filters results by file format (e.g., PDF)[3].
Attach and Summarize Files
·You can upload PDFs or other files directly to Perplexity to summarize key points or extract specific information quickly. Follow-up questions can further explore details such as methodologies or findings[4][5].
Explore Related Questions
·At the end of each response, Perplexity suggests related queries. These can help you dive deeper into topics or spark new ideas you hadn’t initially considered[1][3][6].
Organize Research with Collections and Pages
·“Collections” allow organizing searches into customizable groups for better planning and collaboration[6][5].
·“Pages” (for Pro users) compile insights into organized documents, ideal for managing large projects or multiple topics[4].
Stay Updated with Real-Time Information
·Perplexity searches the web in real-time, making it ideal for tracking fast-moving topics such as current news, stock market trends, or ongoing events[2][7].
Use Pro Search for Deep Research
·Free users receive limited daily Pro Searches, designed for deeper research tasks. Activate this feature when needing comprehensive results[1].
Experiment with Keywords and Queries
·Start broadly to gain a general overview, then narrow down queries with specific keywords or phrases for more accurate results. Clearly specifying timelines (“papers published in 2023”) ensures you receive current information[4].
Analyze Visual Data
·Upload images or graphs to have Perplexity interpret complex visual data. Follow-up queries help clarify context further[4].
Utilize Incognito Mode
·For one-off conversations or sensitive queries, use Incognito Mode. It doesn’t save your conversation history, keeping your dashboard clean[1].
Create a Personalized Profile
·Setting up a free account allows customization of preferences and enhanced features like sharing collections and revisiting past searches through the Library tab[8][6].
By incorporating these tips into your workflow, you can significantly enhance your experience with Perplexity AI, maximizing efficiency, accuracy, and depth in your research tasks.
1. https://learnprompting.org/blog/guide-perplexity
2. https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/getting-started-with-perplexity
3. https://creatoreconomy.so/p/perplexity-the-best-free-ai-tool
4. https://felloai.com/2024/11/mastering-research-with-perplexity-ai-tips-features-and-best-practices/
5. https://www.jeffsu.org/perplexity-a-comprehensive-guide/
6. https://businesslibrary.uflib.ufl.edu/perplexitytips
7. https://www.promptzone.com/damonwho/10-surprising-tricks-you-can-do-with-perplexity-ai-2g6c
8. https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/tutorial/How-to-use-Perplexity-AI-Tutorial-pros-and-cons