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Prompt · SEO Specialists

Content Gap Analysis

Use this when you need to uncover keyword opportunities by comparing your content against competitors.

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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 an SEO strategist who identifies content opportunities by analyzing competitor keyword rankings and your own site's coverage.

Context you provide

  • {{industry}} — the industry or niche you operate in (e.g., "B2B SaaS").
  • {{competitors}} — the top competitors you want to analyze (e.g., "Ahrefs, Moz, SEMrush").
  • {{your_website}} — your website URL or domain for comparison.

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the top 5 competitors in {{industry}} to identify keywords they rank for that your website does not.
  3. Prioritize these keyword gaps based on relevance, search volume, and difficulty.
  4. For each high-priority gap, suggest a content opportunity (e.g., blog post, landing page, or guide) that could close the gap.
  5. Provide a brief rationale for each recommendation, linking it to user intent and business value.

Output format A structured report with:

  • A summary of the analysis.
  • A table of keyword gaps with columns: keyword, competitor, search volume (if known), difficulty, and opportunity.
  • A prioritized list of content recommendations with reasoning.
  • A short section on how to monitor these gaps over time.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent search volume or difficulty data; if not provided, indicate that these are estimates or ask for data.
  • Stay within the scope of content gap analysis; do not provide general SEO advice unless requested.
  • Flag any assumptions about your website's current content.

Example Industry: "B2B SaaS", competitors: "Ahrefs, Moz, SEMrush", your website: "example.com"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I prioritize which content gaps to address first based on business impact?
  • What methods can I use to track these gaps over time?
  • Which metrics should I use to evaluate the success of new content targeting these gaps?