45 ChatGPT Prompts for SEO

Generate a keyword research plan for a [business type] in [industry]. Identify: 10 high-volume head terms, 20 medium body terms, and 30 long-tail keywords. For each: search intent, competition level, and content type needed to rank.

Tip: Long-tail keywords with transactional intent often drive more revenue than high-volume informational ones.

Create a keyword map for a [business type] with [X] pages. For each: primary keyword, 3-5 secondary keywords, and 5-10 semantic keywords. Ensure no cannibalization. Format as table.

Tip: Keyword mapping prevents cannibalization where multiple pages compete for the same keyword.

Analyze the keyword [keyword] and identify the complete topic cluster. List: subtopics, question-based keywords, comparison keywords, and modifier keywords. Organize as a mind map.

Tip: Covering the complete topic cluster establishes topical authority, Google's biggest ranking signal.

I rank on page 2 for [keyword]. Analyze what top 3 results do better and create a page-1 plan. Cover: content improvements, on-page gaps, internal linking, backlink targets, and freshness updates.

Tip: Page 2 to page 1 jumps are often about content quality and backlinks, not just on-page tweaks.

Generate 20 'People Also Ask' questions related to [topic] good for FAQ sections or blog posts. For each: volume bracket, whether to answer on existing page or create new content, and answer outline.

Tip: Answering PAA questions increases your chances of appearing in Google's PAA box.

Identify 15 zero-volume or emerging keywords in [industry] likely to become high-volume in 6-12 months. Look at: new tech terms, trend language, regulatory changes, and cultural shifts.

Tip: Ranking for emerging keywords before they become competitive is the highest-leverage SEO strategy.

Create a competitor keyword gap analysis. My site covers [topics]. Competitors: [sites]. Identify: keywords they rank for that we don't, missing content types, and differentiation opportunities. Prioritize by impact.

Tip: Focus on gaps where you have a genuine advantage, not every competitor keyword.

Build a seasonal keyword calendar for a [business type] for the full year. Map: seasonal trends, holiday keywords, event keywords, and cyclical patterns. When to publish and content type needed.

Tip: Publish seasonal content 2-3 months before peak search period.

Write SEO meta titles and descriptions for 10 pages: [list with primary keywords]. Titles under 60 characters with keyword and hook. Descriptions 150-160 characters with keyword, value proposition, and CTA.

Tip: Meta descriptions don't directly impact rankings but significantly impact click-through rate, which does.

Optimize this blog post for [keyword]. Content: [paste]. Provide recommendations for: title tag, H1-H3 structure, keyword placement, internal links (suggest 3-5), image alt text, and schema markup.

Tip: Natural keyword placement in headings and first 100 words matters more than overall density.

Create an internal linking strategy for a [business type] website. Given pages: [list], suggest: which link to each other, anchor text for each, and priority order. Goal: pass authority to [target pages].

Tip: Internal links with descriptive anchor text are one of the most underused and easiest SEO tactics.

Write 10 optimized H2/H3 headings for an article about [topic] targeting [keyword]. Each: relevant keyword variation, accurate section description, question format where appropriate (for featured snippets), logical flow.

Tip: Question-format headings are more likely to earn featured snippets.

Generate schema markup (JSON-LD) for a [page type: FAQ, How-to, Product, Local Business, Article]. Complete code with placeholders. Explain required vs recommended properties.

Tip: Schema doesn't guarantee rich results but is a prerequisite. Implement required properties first.

Audit this page for SEO. Content: [paste]. Score each 1-10: keyword optimization, depth, heading structure, readability, internal links, multimedia, and E-E-A-T signals. Specific improvements for scores below 7.

Tip: E-E-A-T is increasingly critical. Add author bios, cite sources, share first-hand experience.

Write alt text for 10 images on a [topic] page. For each image I describe, write alt text that: accurately describes, incorporates keyword naturally when relevant, stays under 125 characters, and helps screen reader users.

Tip: Alt text serves accessibility first and SEO second. Write for visually impaired readers.

Optimize URL structure for a [business type] website. Current URLs: [list]. Suggest: cleaner slugs, logical hierarchy, needed redirects, and scalable URL patterns for blog posts, products, and location pages.

Tip: Short, descriptive URLs with keywords perform better. Keep slugs under 5 words.

Create a link building strategy for a [business type] targeting [keywords]. Include: 10 tactics ranked by difficulty and impact, 5 linkable asset types, outreach templates per tactic, and 6-month targets.

Tip: The best strategies create genuinely valuable content people want to reference.

Write 5 guest post outreach email templates for [industry]. Each: personalized (with placeholders), pitching a unique angle, demonstrating expertise, under 150 words. Include follow-up for each.

Tip: Outreach under 150 words with a specific pitch get 2-3x more responses.

Suggest 10 linkable content assets a [business type] could create. For each: content type, why publishers would link, effort level, outreach targets, and example concept.

Tip: Original data, tools, and comprehensive resources earn the most natural backlinks.

Create a broken link building campaign plan for [industry]. Describe: finding broken links, creating replacement content, outreach templates, and scaling the process. Include tools.

Tip: Broken link building works because you solve a problem for the webmaster.

Write a digital PR pitch for a [business type] to earn news/industry publication links. Include: story angle, why it's newsworthy now, 3 data points, press release outline, and 10 publication types to pitch.

Tip: Tie your pitch to a current trend. Journalists need a timely hook.

Develop a resource page link building strategy. Identify 10 resource page types in [industry]. For each: page type, fitting content, and outreach approach. Write a template email.

Tip: Resource page links are among the easiest to earn because the page exists to link to helpful resources.

Create HARO response templates for a [business type]. Write 5 templates for common query types. Each: establish credibility first, provide a quotable answer, include a data point, under 200 words.

Tip: HARO responses with specific examples are far more likely to be selected.

Design content partnership strategies for link building through co-created content. 5 formats: co-authored research, joint webinars, collaborative tools, expert roundups, and benchmarks. Process and link generation for each.

Tip: Content partnerships generate links from both audiences sustainably.

Create a technical SEO audit checklist for a [platform] website. 30 items across: crawlability, site speed, mobile, structured data, security, and Core Web Vitals. For each: what to check, ideal state, common issues, fix.

Tip: Run technical audits quarterly. New issues appear as content changes.

Write a robots.txt and XML sitemap strategy for a [business type] with [describe structure]. What to block and why, sitemap structure, update frequency, and priority values.

Tip: Block non-essential pages to preserve crawl budget.

Diagnose Core Web Vitals issues. Scores: LCP [X], INP [X], CLS [X]. Site built on [platform]. For each failing metric: cause, common fixes, priority, and expected improvement.

Tip: LCP is usually fixed by optimizing the largest above-the-fold element.

Create a redirect strategy for migration from [old structure] to [new structure]. Provide: mapping logic, sample configuration (htaccess or next.config.js), testing procedure, and rollback plan.

Tip: A botched redirect strategy can destroy years of SEO value. Map every URL.

Write an hreflang implementation plan for [languages/regions]. Include: tag structure, regional vs language targeting, common mistakes, placement method, and testing procedure.

Tip: Hreflang errors are extremely common. Use the sitemap method for large sites.

Optimize crawl budget for a [site type] with [X] pages. Identify: pages wasting crawl budget, solutions (canonical, noindex, parameter handling), and priority implementation plan.

Tip: Faceted navigation on e-commerce sites is the #1 crawl budget killer.

Create an image SEO guide for a [business type]. Cover: format selection (WebP, AVIF), compression targets, responsive images (srcset), lazy loading, CDN setup, and image sitemap. Include code.

Tip: Images are often the largest page elements. Optimizing them gives the biggest performance win.

Build a JavaScript SEO strategy for a [framework] app. Address: SSR vs CSR for SEO, dynamic rendering, JS-dependent content, link crawlability, and testing with URL inspection tool.

Tip: Google can render JS but with delays. Critical content should be in initial HTML.

Analyze this content and create an optimization plan for [keyword]. Current position: [X]. Content: [paste/describe]. Identify: gaps vs top pages, sections to expand/cut, freshness updates, and media to add.

Tip: Updating existing content that already ranks page 2-3 is often faster than creating new content.

Write an SEO content brief for [keyword]. Include: target word count, required H2 sections, questions to answer, entities to mention, internal/external links, and ideal format.

Tip: SEO briefs aligned to what's already ranking ensure you cover minimum requirements while adding unique value.

Create a featured snippet optimization strategy for [keyword]. Current snippet type: [paragraph/list/table]. Write: optimized content to win the snippet, concise answer (40-60 words), and ideal page structure.

Tip: Featured snippets typically pull from 40-60 word answers immediately after a question heading.

Optimize this content for Google's AI Overview / SGE. Topic: [topic]. Create content that: provides authoritative answers, is structured for extraction, cites sources, and adds unique perspective AI summaries would reference.

Tip: AI overviews cite content with unique data, expert perspectives, and clear structure.

Create a content consolidation plan for a blog with [X] posts. Identify: keyword cannibalization, thin posts under 500 words, outdated posts, and merge opportunities. Action for each: update, merge, redirect, or delete.

Tip: Content pruning often improves site-wide rankings by removing thin content.

Write an E-E-A-T improvement plan for a [business type] in [niche]. Address: Experience signals, Expertise signals, Authority signals, and Trust signals. 5 specific actions for each.

Tip: E-E-A-T is especially critical for YMYL topics like health, finance, and legal.

Create a topical authority building plan for [topic cluster]. Identify: pillar content, 15-20 supporting articles, publishing sequence, interlinking structure, and authority measurement approach.

Tip: Topical authority is built by comprehensively covering a topic, not one or two articles.

Optimize this product page for SEO while maintaining conversion focus. Product: [describe]. Balance keyword optimization with persuasive copy. Add: FAQ schema, product schema, and review schema recommendations.

Tip: Product page SEO balances search visibility with conversion rate. Never sacrifice clarity for keywords.