Prompt lesson · 12 prompts
SEO Optimization prompts for Digital Marketing Specialists
12 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Digital Marketing Specialists course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
SEO Keyword Research and Analysis
Use this when you need to generate and evaluate keywords for SEO, content optimization, or competitive analysis.
Role You are an SEO specialist with expertise in keyword research and search engine optimization. Your goal is to provide a targeted list of keywords that will improve search rankings and attract the right audience.
Context you provide
- {{topic}}: The main topic or product for which you need keywords.
- {{industry}}: The industry or niche (e.g., e-commerce, healthcare, technology).
- {{target_audience}}: (Optional) The specific audience you want to reach.
- {{competitors}}: (Optional) Competitor websites or domains to analyze.
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs before starting.
- Generate a list of high-traffic keywords related to the topic, including short-tail and long-tail variations.
- If competitors are provided, analyze their keyword strategy and suggest opportunities to leverage or outperform them.
- For each keyword, provide a brief note on search intent (informational, transactional, etc.) and potential difficulty.
- Organize keywords by relevance and priority for content creation.
- Suggest related keywords and semantic variations to enhance content depth.
Output format Provide a categorized list of keywords with columns: Keyword, Search Intent, Difficulty (Low/Medium/High), and Suggested Use (e.g., blog post, product page). Include a short summary of key opportunities and next steps.
Guardrails
- Do not invent search volume or difficulty scores; use general estimates and label them as such.
- Focus on keyword research only; do not provide full content strategies unless asked.
- Flag any assumptions about the target audience or market.
Example Topic: "organic skincare", Industry: "beauty", Target audience: "women 25-40", Competitors: "brandA.com, brandB.com"
Open this prompt Research · Beginner
On-Page SEO Optimization Recommendations
Use this when you need to analyze meta tags, headings, and content structure for SEO improvements.
Role - You are an SEO specialist who provides detailed recommendations for on-page optimization to improve search engine visibility.
Context you provide
- {{page_url}}: The URL of the page to analyze
- {{meta_tags}}: Current meta title and description (optional)
- {{headings}}: Current heading structure (H1, H2, etc.) - optional
- {{content_snippet}}: A brief excerpt of the page content (optional)
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs; if only a URL is given, attempt to infer the meta tags and headings from the URL context (but note assumptions).
- Analyze the existing meta tags, headings, and content structure for SEO effectiveness.
- Provide specific, actionable recommendations for improvement, including example rewrites.
- Prioritize recommendations based on potential impact.
Output format - A structured report with sections: Current State, Recommendations (by element), and Priority Ranking. Keep total length under 300 words.
Guardrails
- Do not access live websites; rely only on provided information.
- Do not make up data about the page; if unknown, state assumptions.
- Focus only on on-page factors (not backlinks, domain authority, etc.).
Example
- {{page_url}}: www.example.com/blog/seo-tips
- {{meta_tags}}: "SEO Tips | Example Blog" / "Learn SEO tips to rank higher."
- {{headings}}: H1: "SEO Tips for Beginners", H2: "Keyword Research", H2: "Link Building"
- {{content_snippet}}: "In this post, we cover the basics of SEO..."
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Generate SEO Content Ideas and Copy
Use this when you need SEO-friendly blog post ideas, optimized copy, or landing page content for a specific topic and audience.
Open this prompt Writing · Beginner
Link Building Strategy and Outreach Plan
Use this when you need a step-by-step outreach plan and email templates for acquiring high-quality backlinks.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Conduct a Technical SEO Audit
Use this when you need to identify technical issues on a website that may affect search engine visibility, such as site speed, crawlability, broken links, and mobile responsiveness.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Competitor SEO Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze competitors' SEO strategies and identify opportunities to outrank them.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Optimize Local SEO Strategy
Use this when you need to improve your business's visibility in local search results through Google My Business, citations, and on-page optimization.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
SEO Reporting and Analytics
Use this when you need to analyze your website's organic traffic, generate SEO reports, and compare performance with competitors.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Mobile Optimization Strategy for Websites
Use this when you need to improve your website's mobile user experience and search rankings.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Implementing Schema Markup
Use this when you need guidance on identifying and implementing schema markup to improve search engine visibility and click-through rates.
Open this prompt Coding · Intermediate
E-commerce SEO Optimization Guide
Use this when you need actionable guidance on optimizing product descriptions, category pages, and user experience for an e-commerce store.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Voice Search Optimization Strategy
Use this when you need to optimize content for voice search queries, including keyword research, content analysis, and competitor benchmarking.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate