AI Prompts for SEO Specialists and Marketers

"Analyze the following top 3 ranking articles for the keyword "best CRM for startups". Identify 5 specific sub-topics, questions, or themes that none of these articles adequately cover. For each identified gap, explain why covering it would provide unique value to a reader and suggest a specific H2 or H3 heading to target it. Then, provide a brief outline of how to structure an article that is strictly better than these competitors by filling these gaps."

"Take the following raw list of 50 keywords related to "vegan protein powder" and cluster them into topical groups. For each cluster, identify the primary parent keyword, the likely search intent (Informational, Navigational, Commercial, or Transactional), and suggest the type of page best suited to target this cluster (e.g., Blog Post, Product Page, Comparison Guide). Present the output in a clear, formatted table."

"Generate valid JSON-LD FAQPage schema markup for the following 5 questions and answers about "how to start a podcast". Ensure the JSON is properly formatted, escapes any necessary characters, and complies with Google's structured data guidelines. Do not include any HTML tags or markdown formatting outside of the JSON block itself. Provide only the raw JSON-LD script."

"Generate 5 options for an SEO-optimized meta title (under 60 characters) and 5 options for a meta description (under 155 characters) for an article targeting the primary keyword "remote work tax deductions 2024". The secondary keywords are "freelancer taxes" and "home office deduction". Each option should have a strong click-through-rate (CTR) hook, accurately reflect search intent, and include the primary keyword near the beginning."

"Create a comprehensive SEO content brief for a freelance writer creating a 2,000-word article on "How to migrate from Universal Analytics to GA4". Include: target audience persona, primary and secondary keywords to include, recommended word count, search intent, a detailed H2/H3/H4 outline, specific internal and external linking recommendations, 3 critical questions the article must answer, and suggestions for custom graphics or charts to include for linkability."

"Develop a topical authority map for a new B2B SaaS website focusing on "supply chain visibility". Identify the single comprehensive "Pillar Page" topic, and then outline 10 supporting "Cluster Pages". For each cluster page, provide the proposed URL slug, target primary keyword, intended search intent, and explain how it semantically links back to the main pillar page to establish topical relevance in the eyes of search engines."

"I have a technical SEO audit report showing the following issues on an e-commerce site with 50,000 pages: 2,000 404 errors, 1,500 redirect chains (3+ hops), 500 pages with missing canonical tags, 10,000 pages with duplicate meta descriptions, and core web vitals LCP failing on mobile product pages. Prioritize these 5 issues from most critical to least critical for organic traffic. Provide a 2-sentence justification for the ranking and outline the specific step-by-step technical fix required for the top priority issue."

"Rewrite the following paragraph to aggressively target the "Paragraph" style featured snippet for the search query "what is the difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA". The rewrite should be exactly 40-50 words, use clear formatting, state the core difference in the very first sentence without preamble, and follow an "is vs is" comparative structure. Provide the final text and explain the rationale behind your phrasing choices."

"Draft a personalized backlink outreach email asking the editor of a popular marketing blog (Name: Sarah) to link to our newly published, original data study on "2024 Email Open Rates by Industry". The tone must be friendly, concise, and highly relevant, avoiding generic "I loved your article" spam. Mention a specific, recent article of hers where our data naturally fits, explain exactly what value our link adds to her readers, and do not be overly pushy. Keep it under 150 words."

"We just published a new comprehensive guide on "Zero Trust Network Architecture" (URL: /guides/zero-trust). Our site also has existing articles on: Phishing Prevention, VPN Alternatives, Endpoint Security Basics, and Remote Work Security Policies. For each of these 4 existing articles, suggest a specific localized paragraph context and exact anchor text where we should add an internal link pointing to the new Zero Trust guide. Ensure the anchor text is descriptive and varied."