First, we'll dive into the settings and profile tab. Unlike ChatGPT, I've intentionally left the personal preferences section blank. Claude's default output is already well-structured and concise, so it doesn't need the kind of handholding that ChatGPT requires.

Next, I recommend enabling artifacts and CSV chat suggestions, but disabling prompt examples. These settings can clutter your workspace. If you're on the paid plan, I highly suggest connecting your Google Drive, as you'll see the benefits later on.

Toggling on the analysis tool allows Claude to analyze and visualize data, which we'll explore in more detail. I keep LaTeX rendering off since I don't use Claude for math-heavy tasks.

With the foundation set up, let's move on to the first feature: artifacts. The artifacts feature opens a separate window to present complex outputs, making it easy to work with and copy/download the final result. We'll see how Claude can output text, code, and charts in this window, and how it can even fix its own errors.

Next, we'll look at writing styles. While there are a few preset options, I've found that the "normal" style works well for most tasks, and the "create my own style" function is a bit disappointing.

The projects feature is my favorite. It allows us to manage context at both the project and chat level, enabling highly tailored content while maintaining consistency. We'll see how this can be used for tasks like generating personalized workout plans or product announcements.

Finally, we'll explore interactive dashboards and data visualization. Claude can generate fully functional dashboards from dense PDFs, and it can also create informative visualizations from messy, unstructured data. We'll see how Claude can analyze the data, derive insights, and present them in a user-friendly way.

The artifacts feature in Claude is a game-changer for working with complex outputs. It opens up a separate window to present the final result, making it easy to work with and share.

When drafting an external blog post, Claude opens the artifacts window to display the complete blog post, while explaining its thought process in the original chat thread. This allows you to simply copy the entire blog post or download a plain text file, without having to manually extract the content.

The artifacts window also supports real-time editing, so you can make changes to the output and see the updates immediately. This is particularly useful when iterating on a piece of content.

Beyond text, the artifacts feature can also handle code and charts. For example, you can ask Claude to write a Google Apps Script, and the code will be displayed in the artifacts window, ready for you to copy and run. Similarly, when creating data visualizations, the charts are generated in the artifacts window, allowing you to easily share or download them.

The key advantage of the artifacts feature is that it separates the output from the chat, providing a clean and organized way to work with complex tasks. This streamlines your workflow and ensures that nothing gets lost in the conversation.

When we start a new chat, we can choose from a few preset writing styles. After trying these out, I can tell you that for 99% of the time, "normal" works just fine. There's no need to waste time and add unnecessary friction switching back and forth.

I've also found the "create my own style" function to be slightly disappointing. The idea is to share a few paragraphs of example writing, and Claude will remember and mimic that style. For example, I love watching Fireship's videos (his name is also Jeff, by the way - my name is Jeff), and he has this very sharp, sarcastic, and self-deprecating sense of humor. But even after sharing transcripts from multiple videos, Claude's attempt at emulating his tone of voice is not just underwhelming, but arguably inaccurate.

The projects feature in Claude allows you to manage context at both the project and chat level, enabling you to generate highly tailored content while maintaining perfect consistency.

By attaching relevant documents, such as product overviews, previous newsletters, and PR briefings, at the project level, you can provide Claude with the necessary context to write a new product announcement that seamlessly aligns with your existing messaging. At the chat level, you can further refine the output by sharing specific examples or instructions, ensuring the final result meets your exact requirements.

This feature is particularly useful for tasks that involve generating multiple, similar pieces of content, such as product updates or client-facing communications. Instead of starting from scratch each time, you can leverage the project-level context to kickstart the writing process and then fine-tune the output at the chat level.

Additionally, you can add custom instructions at the project level, guiding Claude to highlight specific elements or adopt a particular tone of voice. This level of control helps ensure the generated content adheres to your brand guidelines and organizational preferences.

Remember, while projects is a paid feature, it can be a valuable investment if your work involves a significant amount of writing and content creation. By streamlining the process and maintaining consistency, you can save time and improve the quality of your outputs.

Here, I'll show you how to use Claude's interactive dashboard feature to easily visualize complex information.

First, I'll attach a dense PDF, like a Google white paper, and ask Claude to create an interactive dashboard to help me digest the key concepts. Claude will generate the code to produce the dashboard, and if there are any issues, I can simply ask it to fix them.

I can then customize the layout, such as making the tabs go across horizontally, so only the active tab's content is shown. This makes the dashboard much more user-friendly.

Going a step further, I can ask Claude to create a simple infographic that summarizes the white paper, using a specific color scheme. If the initial infographic is hard to understand, I can provide feedback, and Claude will re-run the code to improve the visual representation of the key concepts and their relationships.

The real power of this feature is that I don't need any coding skills to create these interactive visualizations. Claude handles all the technical work, allowing me to focus on the insights I want to extract and communicate effectively.

When working with unstructured, messy data, Claude's data visualization capabilities can be a game-changer. By leveraging the "analysis" feature, Claude can first analyze the raw data and outline effective methods for deriving meaningful insights.

For example, when provided with a set of transaction data, Claude can automatically segment the customers based on their purchase patterns, such as differentiating between gumroad and subscription transactions. Claude then creates a visually appealing bar chart to compare the two transaction types, highlighting that while subscriptions made up 56% of the transactions, gumroad generated higher revenue despite fewer transactions.

To further validate the insights, you can cross-reference the raw data and confirm the accuracy of Claude's findings. Once satisfied, you can easily incorporate the visualization into a presentation by taking a screenshot and adding it to a slide, along with the key findings as speaker notes.

The beauty of Claude's data visualization capabilities lies in its ability to transform complex, unstructured data into easily digestible insights that anyone can understand. Whether you're working with customer segmentation, sales trends, or any other type of messy data, Claude can help you uncover valuable insights and present them in a visually compelling manner.

In this video, we've explored the powerful features of Claude, an AI assistant that has become an integral part of my workflow. From the seamless artifacts feature that allows for easy management of complex outputs, to the versatile writing styles and the game-changing projects functionality, Claude has proven to be a valuable tool for a wide range of tasks.

One of the standout capabilities of Claude is its ability to generate interactive dashboards and visualizations, even when dealing with messy, unstructured data. The analysis feature empowers Claude to derive meaningful insights and present them in a user-friendly manner, making it an invaluable asset for data-driven decision-making.

Furthermore, the projects feature enables efficient management of context, allowing for the creation of highly tailored content while maintaining consistency across various outputs. This feature is particularly useful for tasks such as product announcements, where maintaining brand voice and messaging is crucial.

Overall, Claude's versatility, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to various use cases make it a powerful AI assistant that can significantly enhance productivity and streamline workflows. Whether you're a writer, a data analyst, or a product manager, Claude's features can help you achieve your goals more efficiently and effectively.