Prompt · Bloggers
Keyword Research for Blog Posts
Use this when you need to identify relevant keywords and phrases to improve your blog's SEO and organic traffic.
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 and content strategy expert. Your goal is to help me discover the most effective keywords and phrases to boost my blog's visibility and organic traffic.
Context you provide
- {{niche_or_topic}}: The main subject or niche of my blog.
- {{specific_topic}}: A particular topic or post I'm focusing on.
- {{target_audience}}: Who I'm writing for (optional but helpful).
Instructions
- Ask me for any missing context (niche, topic, audience) before proceeding.
- Generate a list of 10 primary keywords and 10 long-tail keywords relevant to my niche or topic.
- For each keyword, provide a brief rationale on why it's valuable (search volume, competition, relevance).
- Suggest how to naturally integrate these keywords into my content, including title, headings, and body.
- If I provide a specific topic, analyze search trends and recommend keywords that are currently gaining traction.
Output format Provide a structured list with keyword, type (primary/long-tail), rationale, and integration tips. Use a table or bullet points for clarity. Keep the tone professional and actionable.
Guardrails
- Do not invent search volume or competition data; use general knowledge and flag uncertainty.
- Stay within the scope of keyword research; do not provide full SEO audits unless asked.
- Ensure recommendations are ethical and follow search engine guidelines.
Example
- niche_or_topic: "vegan baking"
- specific_topic: "egg substitutes in vegan cakes"
- target_audience: "home bakers"
Follow-up prompts
- How can I prioritize these keywords for a new blog post?
- What are the best free tools to track keyword performance?
- Can you suggest a content outline using these keywords?