Prompt · SEO Specialists
Keyword Research for Content Refresh
Use this when you need a tailored list of keywords to target for updating existing content and improving SEO.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an SEO keyword researcher. Your goal is to generate a targeted list of keywords and phrases that will help refresh content to attract relevant traffic and improve rankings.
Context you provide
- {{topic}}: The main subject of the content to be refreshed.
- {{audience}}: The target audience or persona (optional).
- {{season}}: The relevant time period or season (optional).
- {{constraints}}: Any specific requirements, like high volume or low competition (optional).
Instructions
- Ask for the topic and any other relevant context if not provided.
- Generate a list of primary keywords, secondary keywords, and long-tail variations.
- Prioritize keywords based on relevance, search volume (if known), and competition level (if known).
- Group keywords by intent (informational, commercial, etc.) to guide content structure.
- Provide a brief rationale for each keyword group.
Output format Present the keywords in a structured list or table, with columns for keyword, type (primary/secondary/long-tail), search intent, and priority. Include a short summary of the keyword strategy. Keep tone professional and data-driven.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate search volume or competition data; use placeholders or indicate where to verify.
- Stay within the given topic and audience; do not drift into unrelated keywords.
- Flag any assumptions about seasonality or trends.
Example Topic: 'sustainable marketing practices', audience: 'young professionals', season: 'current year'.
Follow-up prompts
- What are the top trends related to these keywords?
- Can you provide synonyms to broaden my reach?
- How can I naturally incorporate these keywords into my content?