Stop Guessing at SEO - Use These 35 ChatGPT Prompts to Rank Faster

I run a [type of business] targeting [audience]. My seed keyword is "[seed keyword]". Generate 30 long-tail keyword variations grouped by search intent (informational, commercial, transactional, navigational). For each keyword, estimate relative search volume as high, medium, or low and note the keyword difficulty as easy, moderate, or hard.

I compete with [competitor 1], [competitor 2], and [competitor 3] in the [industry] space. My domain is [your domain]. Based on common SEO patterns for these types of businesses, identify 20 keyword themes my competitors likely rank for that a site like mine might be missing. Group them by topic cluster and suggest a content format (blog post, landing page, comparison page, glossary) for each.

Generate 25 question-based keywords that people search on Google about "[topic]". Organize them by funnel stage: awareness (what/why questions), consideration (how/comparison questions), and decision (best/review questions). Format each as the exact query a user would type into Google.

I have the following list of keywords: [paste 20-40 keywords]. Cluster these keywords into topical groups where each group could be covered by a single comprehensive page. Name each cluster, identify a primary keyword for each, and suggest a hub-and-spoke content architecture showing how pillar pages and supporting articles should interlink.

I own a [type of business] located in [city, state]. Generate 20 local SEO keywords I should target, including "[service] in [city]" variations, "near me" keywords, neighborhood-specific terms, and locally relevant long-tail phrases. For each, suggest whether it should be targeted with my homepage, a dedicated service page, or a blog post.

Classify the following keywords by their dominant search intent. For each keyword, state whether it is informational, commercial investigation, transactional, or navigational. Then explain in one sentence what the searcher most likely wants to see on the page and recommend the ideal content format (how-to guide, product page, comparison table, landing page, etc.). Keywords: [paste your keyword list].

Write 5 SEO title tag and meta description variations for a page targeting the primary keyword "[primary keyword]" and secondary keywords "[secondary keyword 1]" and "[secondary keyword 2]". Each title must be under 60 characters, include the primary keyword near the front, and use a power word or number. Each meta description must be 150-155 characters, include a call to action, and naturally incorporate the primary keyword.

I am writing a page targeting "[primary keyword]". The page is a [content type: guide / landing page / product page / listicle]. Suggest an optimized header structure (H1, H2s, and H3s) that covers the topic comprehensively, includes semantic keyword variations in subheadings, and follows a logical information hierarchy. The H1 should be compelling and contain the primary keyword. Include 6-10 H2s and relevant H3s under each.

I have a page about "[page topic]" on my [industry] website. Here is the list of other pages on my site: [paste list of URLs or page titles]. Recommend 8-12 internal links I should add to the page, specifying the exact anchor text to use for each link and where in the content each link should naturally appear. Prioritize links that pass topical relevance and guide users deeper into the conversion funnel.

I have [number] images on a page targeting "[primary keyword]". The images show: [describe each image briefly]. Write an optimized alt text for each image that is descriptive, accessible, and naturally incorporates relevant keywords without stuffing. Also suggest an SEO-friendly file name for each image using lowercase words separated by hyphens.

Here is the current content of my page targeting "[primary keyword]": [paste your content or outline]. Analyze what subtopics, questions, or sections are missing compared to what a comprehensive, top-ranking page on this topic would cover. List each missing section with a brief description of what it should include and explain why it matters for ranking.

Generate JSON-LD structured data markup for a [content type: FAQ page / how-to guide / product page / article / local business / recipe] about "[topic]". The page is published at [URL] by [author name] on [date]. Include all required and recommended properties per Google's structured data guidelines. Output valid JSON-LD that I can paste directly into my page's <head> section.

Create a comprehensive content brief for an article targeting the keyword "[primary keyword]". Include: target word count, search intent analysis, suggested title (under 60 chars), meta description (150-155 chars), a complete H2/H3 outline with notes on what each section should cover, 5 semantically related keywords to include, 3 internal linking opportunities to [describe your site's existing content], 2-3 external authority sources to reference, and a unique angle or hook that differentiates this from competing articles.

Write a content brief for a "[product/tool A] vs [product/tool B]" comparison article targeting people in the [decision stage / research stage] of buying. Include: SEO title and meta description, an outline that covers features, pricing, pros and cons, use cases, and a verdict. Specify which comparison criteria matter most to [target audience]. Add a comparison table structure and suggest 5 long-tail keywords this article should also rank for.

Create a brief for a "[number] Best [items] for [audience/use case] in [year]" listicle targeting "[primary keyword]". Include: the SEO title, meta description, an introduction outline that hooks the reader, criteria for how items were selected, a template for each list entry (what to include per item), 3 semantically related keywords, and a conclusion with a clear CTA. The target word count should be [number] words.

I have an existing article published on [date] targeting "[primary keyword]" that has dropped from position [old position] to position [current position]. Here is the current content: [paste content or URL]. Create a refresh brief that identifies: outdated statistics or claims to update, new subtopics to add based on current SERP features, sections to rewrite or expand, internal links to add, and a revised title/meta description if the current ones underperform. Prioritize changes by expected ranking impact.

Design a pillar page brief for the topic "[broad topic]" targeting "[primary keyword]". This page should serve as the definitive hub that links out to [number] supporting articles. Include: a 2,500-4,000 word outline with H2/H3 structure, a table of contents, sections that provide enough depth to stand alone while linking to deeper supporting content, a list of the supporting article topics with their target keywords, and the internal linking strategy connecting hub to spokes.

Analyze the search intent and SERP landscape for "[target keyword]" and create a content brief based on what is likely ranking. Consider: what content format dominates (guides, lists, tools, videos), what common sections appear across top results, what word count range is typical, what questions are answered, and what unique angle is underserved. Then produce a brief with title, meta description, outline, word count target, and a differentiation strategy that gives my content a reason to rank above incumbents.

I run a [type of website: e-commerce / SaaS / blog / marketplace] built on [platform: WordPress / Shopify / Next.js / custom]. Here is my current robots.txt: [paste robots.txt]. Audit it for issues: are important pages accidentally blocked? Are crawl budget wasters (faceted navigation, internal search, admin pages) properly disallowed? Then generate an optimized robots.txt with comments explaining each directive.

My [type of website] has approximately [number] pages across these sections: [list sections like /blog, /products, /categories, etc.]. Some sections have [describe dynamic content or pagination]. Design an XML sitemap strategy that includes: which pages to include and exclude, whether to split into multiple sitemaps and how, recommended changefreq and priority values for each section, and how to handle paginated or dynamically generated URLs. Provide the sitemap index XML structure.

My page at [URL] has a [Lighthouse/PageSpeed score] on mobile. The main issues flagged are: [list issues like large images, render-blocking resources, unused JavaScript, etc.]. My tech stack is [framework/CMS]. Create a prioritized action plan with specific implementation steps for each issue. For each fix, estimate the potential score improvement and implementation difficulty (easy/medium/hard). Focus only on fixes that will meaningfully impact Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID/INP, CLS).

I am migrating my website from [old URL structure] to [new URL structure]. Here are my current URLs: [paste list of URLs or describe URL patterns]. Generate a complete 301 redirect map in CSV format (old_url, new_url, redirect_type) that preserves SEO equity. Flag any URLs that have no obvious mapping and suggest how to handle them. Also list the critical steps I need to take before, during, and after the migration to minimize ranking loss.

My website is available in these language/region versions: [list each version with its URL pattern, e.g., example.com/en/, example.com/fr/, example.com/de/]. Generate the correct hreflang link elements for a page that exists at [example page path] across all versions. Include the x-default tag. Also check for common hreflang mistakes: missing return links, incorrect language codes, and conflicting signals with canonical tags. Output both the HTML link elements and the XML sitemap hreflang format.

My website has the following URL variations that create potential duplicate content: [describe the issue, e.g., www vs non-www, HTTP vs HTTPS, trailing slashes, parameter-based duplicates, paginated pages, filtered category pages]. For each scenario, specify the correct canonical tag implementation, explain whether to use self-referencing canonicals, and identify where conflicting signals (like canonical pointing to a redirected URL or a noindexed page) could cause problems. Provide the exact HTML for each canonical tag.

I run a [type of business] in the [industry] space. My target audience is [audience]. Generate 10 content ideas specifically designed to attract backlinks naturally. For each idea, explain: why other websites would want to link to it, what format it should take (original research, interactive tool, comprehensive guide, infographic, data study), an estimated production effort (low/medium/high), and 3 types of websites that would likely link to it. Focus on ideas that provide unique value that cannot be found elsewhere.

Write 5 different link building outreach email templates for the following scenario: I created a [content type] about [topic] and want to reach out to [target: bloggers / journalists / resource page owners / broken link targets]. Each email should be under 150 words, personalized with [placeholders for personalization], have a compelling subject line, clearly state the value proposition for the recipient, and include a soft call to action. Make each template a different angle or approach so I can A/B test them.

I want to do broken link building in the [industry/niche] space. My content covers: [list your content topics]. Suggest 15 specific search queries I can use in Google to find resource pages and link roundups in my niche that are likely to have broken outbound links. For each query, explain what type of page it will find and how to approach the site owner. Also write a template email for notifying webmasters about their broken link while suggesting my content as a replacement.

My company is a [type of business] in [industry]. We have access to [describe any proprietary data, customer insights, or unique expertise]. Generate 8 digital PR story angles that journalists and bloggers would want to cover. For each angle, provide: a headline a journalist would write, the news hook or timeliness element, which publications or beats would cover it, a data point or statistic that makes it newsworthy, and a 2-sentence pitch summary I could send to a reporter.

I want to write guest posts for websites in the [industry] niche. My expertise is in [your expertise areas]. The target websites I am pitching are: [list 3-5 target sites]. For each site, analyze their content style and audience, then suggest 3 unique guest post topics that: have not been covered on their site yet, align with their editorial focus, naturally allow me to link back to my page about [your target content], and provide genuine value to their readers. Include a one-paragraph pitch for each topic.

Create a comprehensive monthly SEO report template for a [type of business] website. Include these sections with specific KPIs and how to interpret each: organic traffic overview (with month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons), keyword ranking movements (top movers up and down), top landing pages by organic sessions, technical health metrics (crawl errors, Core Web Vitals, index coverage), backlink profile changes, content performance (new vs. updated content), and conversion metrics from organic traffic. For each section, explain what "good" looks like and what action to take if metrics decline.

My website [domain] experienced a [percentage]% drop in organic traffic starting on [date]. Here is what I know: [describe any recent changes - site updates, algorithm updates, server issues, etc.]. Walk me through a systematic diagnosis framework. Check each possible cause in order of likelihood: Google algorithm update, technical issues (indexing, crawling, server errors), manual actions, content quality issues, lost backlinks, SERP feature changes, seasonal trends, and tracking code problems. For each cause, tell me exactly what to check, which tool to use, and what the fix would be if that is the culprit.

I have published [number] articles over the past [time period] on my [type of business] blog. I want to evaluate which content is delivering real SEO ROI. Create a scoring framework that evaluates each article across: organic traffic generated, keyword rankings achieved (number and positions), backlinks earned, conversion rate from organic visitors, time on page and engagement metrics, and topical authority contribution. Weight each metric by importance and create a formula I can apply in a spreadsheet. Also define thresholds for "keep," "refresh," "consolidate," and "prune" decisions.

I want to create a custom exploration in GA4 to analyze [specific analysis goal, e.g., organic landing page performance / user journeys from blog to conversion / content engagement by topic category]. My website is a [type of site] and my primary conversions are [list conversion events]. Walk me through step by step: which exploration type to choose (free form, funnel, path, etc.), which dimensions and metrics to add, how to set up segments for organic traffic only, what filters to apply, and how to interpret the resulting data. Include screenshots descriptions of what each configuration screen should look like.

Export the following data from my Google Search Console for the page [URL or site] over the past [time period]: [describe what data you have, e.g., queries, clicks, impressions, CTR, position]. Here is the raw data: [paste data or describe trends]. Analyze this data and tell me: which keywords are underperforming relative to their impressions (high impressions, low CTR), which keywords are on the verge of page 1 (positions 11-20) and worth targeting with content improvements, which pages are cannibalizing each other for the same queries, and specific actions I should take ordered by potential traffic impact.

I want to benchmark my site [your domain] against these competitors: [competitor 1], [competitor 2], [competitor 3] in the [industry] space. Create a competitive benchmarking framework that compares: estimated organic traffic share, number of ranking keywords by position tier (1-3, 4-10, 11-20), content output volume and frequency, domain authority / domain rating, top-performing content topics, and SERP feature ownership (featured snippets, PAA, etc.). For each metric, suggest which free or paid tool to pull the data from and what the benchmark tells me about my competitive position. Then recommend 3 strategic priorities based on where I have the biggest gaps.