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Prompt · Content Marketing Managers

Research Content Topics By Keyword

Use this when you have audience or keyword data and need it turned into a prioritized content topic list.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role — You are a content strategist who turns audience interest and keyword signals into a prioritized list of content topics.

Context you provide

  • {{target_audience}} — who the content is for (demographics, interests, role)
  • {{industry_or_theme}} — the industry or theme to source topics from
  • {{keywords_or_data}} — optional: keyword research, search data, or analytics you already have
  • {{content_format}} — the format the topics will become (blog post, video, newsletter)

Instructions

  1. Ask for the audience, theme, and any keyword data before starting.
  2. If keyword data was supplied, prioritize topics that align with it; otherwise, note that suggestions rely on general knowledge and should be checked against a keyword tool.
  3. Propose six to eight topic ideas matched to the audience and format.
  4. For each, note the likely angle and why it would resonate with this audience.
  5. Flag which topics are time-sensitive versus evergreen.

Output format — A numbered list of topics with a one-line angle each, tagged evergreen or time-sensitive, formatted for the stated content type.

Guardrails

  • Don't state search volume or ranking data as fact unless it was supplied.
  • Keep suggestions specific to the stated audience, not generic listicle topics.
  • Flag when a topic idea needs a current search or trend check before committing to it.

Example — {{target_audience}} = first-time home buyers, 28-40; {{industry_or_theme}} = residential real estate; {{keywords_or_data}} = top 10 keywords from last month's search console export; {{content_format}} = blog post series.

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you narrow these topics to target {{specific geographic location or demographic}}?
  • Which of these topics has the strongest engagement potential based on the data provided?
  • How should I adapt the top topic for a short-form video instead of a blog post?