ChatGPT Prompts for SEO: 45 Prompts to Rank Higher on Google

SEO is one of the most powerful applications of AI. These 45 ChatGPT prompts cover every aspect of SEO — from keyword research to content optimization to technical audits.

Keyword Research Prompts

1. Generate 50 long-tail keyword ideas for the main keyword [KEYWORD]. Group them by search intent: informational, navigational, commercial, and transactional.
2. What are the semantic keywords and related terms I should include in an article about [TOPIC]? List 30 LSI keywords.
3. Analyze the search intent behind these keywords and categorize them: [LIST KEYWORDS]
4. Create a keyword cluster for [MAIN KEYWORD]. Identify the pillar page topic and 10 supporting cluster topics.
5. What questions do people ask about [TOPIC] on Google? Generate 20 "People Also Ask" style questions.

Content Optimization Prompts

1. Write an SEO-optimized title tag for a page about [TOPIC]. Target keyword: [KEYWORD]. Under 60 characters. Include the keyword near the beginning.
2. Write an SEO-optimized meta description for a page about [TOPIC]. Target keyword: [KEYWORD]. Under 160 characters. Include a CTA.
3. Create an H1 and H2 structure for an article about [TOPIC] targeting [KEYWORD]. Include the keyword naturally in headers.
4. Write an SEO-optimized introduction for an article about [TOPIC]. Include [KEYWORD] in the first 100 words. Hook the reader and preview the value.
5. Optimize this content for the keyword [KEYWORD] without keyword stuffing: [PASTE CONTENT]

Content Creation Prompts

1. Write a comprehensive 2,500-word SEO article about [TOPIC] targeting [KEYWORD]. Include: title tag, meta description, H2/H3 structure, FAQ section, and internal linking suggestions.
2. Create a content brief for an article targeting [KEYWORD]. Include: target audience, search intent, recommended word count, key topics to cover, and competitor analysis notes.
3. Write a FAQ section for an article about [TOPIC]. Include 10 questions that target featured snippet opportunities.
4. Create a "People Also Ask" section for an article about [TOPIC]. Write concise, direct answers optimized for featured snippets.
5. Write a comparison article: [OPTION A] vs [OPTION B]. Target keyword: [KEYWORD]. Include a comparison table and clear recommendation.

Technical SEO Prompts

1. Write a robots.txt file for a [WEBSITE TYPE]. Block: [PAGES TO BLOCK]. Allow: [PAGES TO ALLOW].
2. Create a sitemap.xml structure for a website with these page types: [LIST PAGE TYPES].
3. Write JSON-LD schema markup for a [PAGE TYPE] about [TOPIC]. Include all relevant schema properties.
4. Audit this page's technical SEO and identify issues: [PASTE PAGE URL OR CONTENT]
5. Write hreflang tags for a website targeting [LANGUAGES/COUNTRIES].

Link Building Prompts

1. Generate 20 link building ideas for a [NICHE] website. Include: content-based, outreach-based, and technical link building tactics.
2. Write a guest post pitch email for [WEBSITE] about [TOPIC]. Include: why the topic fits their audience, your credentials, and proposed outline.
3. Create a broken link building outreach email template. Identify the broken link, offer your replacement, and make it easy to say yes.
4. Write a digital PR pitch for [CONTENT/STUDY] targeting [PUBLICATION TYPE]. Make it newsworthy.
5. Create a resource page link building email template for [NICHE]. Personalized, value-focused, brief.

Local SEO Prompts

1. Write a Google Business Profile description for a [BUSINESS TYPE] in [CITY]. Include primary keywords and a CTA. Under 750 characters.
2. Create a local SEO content strategy for a [BUSINESS TYPE] in [CITY]. Include: local keyword targets, content types, and citation building strategy.
3. Write 5 responses to Google reviews for a [BUSINESS TYPE]. Mix: positive reviews, neutral reviews, and negative reviews.
4. Generate local citation sources for a [BUSINESS TYPE] in [INDUSTRY]. List the top 20 directories to submit to.
5. Write location page content for a [BUSINESS] serving [CITY]. Include local keywords, neighborhood references, and local trust signals.

E-commerce SEO Prompts

1. Write an SEO-optimized product description for [PRODUCT]. Target keyword: [KEYWORD]. Include features, benefits, and specifications.
2. Create a category page SEO strategy for [PRODUCT CATEGORY]. Include: title tag, meta description, intro text, and internal linking structure.
3. Write SEO-optimized alt text for product images of [PRODUCT]. Include keyword naturally.
4. Create a product review schema markup for [PRODUCT] with [RATING] stars and [NUMBER] reviews.
5. Write a buying guide for [PRODUCT CATEGORY] targeting [KEYWORD]. Include comparison table and recommendations.

SEO Audit Prompts

1. Create an SEO audit checklist for a [WEBSITE TYPE]. Include: technical, on-page, off-page, and content audit items.
2. Analyze this page and identify SEO improvements: [PASTE PAGE CONTENT AND URL]
3. Review this site's content and identify: thin content, duplicate content, and content gaps: [DESCRIBE SITE STRUCTURE]
4. Create a Core Web Vitals improvement plan for a [WEBSITE TYPE]. Address: LCP, FID/INP, and CLS.
5. Write an SEO report template for presenting monthly results to [CLIENT/STAKEHOLDER]. Include: key metrics, wins, issues, and next steps.

Advanced SEO Strategy Prompts

1. Create a topical authority strategy for [NICHE]. Map out all the topics I need to cover to become the definitive resource.
2. Design a content hub structure for [MAIN TOPIC]. Include: pillar page, cluster pages, and internal linking architecture.
3. Create an SEO competitive analysis framework for [NICHE]. What should I analyze about competitors to find opportunities?
4. Write a Google E-E-A-T improvement plan for [WEBSITE]. How to demonstrate Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness.
5. Create a 12-month SEO roadmap for [WEBSITE] in [NICHE]. Prioritize by impact and effort.

Recommended SEO Tools

For keyword research and competitor analysis, Ahrefs and SEMrush are the industry standards. For free options, Google Search Console is essential. For technical audits, Screaming Frog (free up to 500 URLs) is invaluable.

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