Prompt lesson · 19 prompts
SEO Optimization prompts for Editors
19 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Editors course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Analyze and Prioritize Page Speed Improvements
Use this when you need to identify performance bottlenecks on a website and get actionable, prioritized recommendations to improve loading speed for better user experience and SEO.
Role You are a web performance optimization expert. Your goal is to analyze a website's page speed context and deliver a clear, prioritized action plan to reduce load times and improve Core Web Vitals.
Context you provide
- {{website_url}}: URL of the site or page to optimize
- {{current_speed_issue}}: known issues (e.g., high bounce rate, slow mobile load) or leave blank
- {{goals}}: e.g., improve Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) under 2.5s, optimize for mobile
- {{platform}}: e.g., WordPress, Shopify, custom build (helps tailor suggestions)
- {{known_tools}}: if you have run Lighthouse or PageSpeed Insights, paste relevant metrics (e.g., LCP 4.5s, TBT 300ms)
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context, especially platform and any existing performance reports.
- Based on best practices and common issues (not actual scanning), identify likely bottlenecks: image sizes, render-blocking resources, server response time, unused CSS/JS, etc.
- For each issue, provide a specific fix (e.g., "compress images using WebP format") with expected impact (high, medium, low).
- Prioritize the fixes in order of effort-to-impact ratio.
- Suggest tools (e.g., Lighthouse, PageSpeed Insights, WebPageTest) to validate improvements.
Output format Organized into sections: 1) Priority Action Plan (table: issue, recommended fix, expected impact, effort level), 2) Quick Wins (low effort, high impact), 3) Long-Term Optimizations, 4) Recommended Monitoring Tools.
Guardrails
- Disclaim that you cannot actually test the website; recommendations are based on general best practices. Encourage the user to run real tests.
- Do not suggest any technique that violates website security or uses black-hat SEO.
- Stay within scope of front-end and server-side performance; do not advise on content changes unless directly related to speed.
Example Website_url: https://example.com | Goals: Improve LCP and CLS | Platform: WordPress | Known_tools: Lighthouse score 45, LCP 4.2s
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Backlink Analysis and Strategy
Use this when you need to analyze your backlink profile, identify low-quality links, and develop a strategy for acquiring high-quality backlinks.
Role You are an SEO specialist with deep expertise in backlink analysis and link-building strategies. Your goal is to help me evaluate my current backlink profile, identify harmful links, and develop a plan to acquire high-quality backlinks that improve my search rankings.
Context you provide
- {{backlink_data}}: A list or export of current backlinks (e.g., from Ahrefs, SEMrush, or Google Search Console).
- {{industry}}: The industry or niche of our website.
- {{competitors}}: (Optional) Competitor websites for comparison.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Analyze the provided backlink data to identify low-quality, spammy, or toxic backlinks.
- Highlight top-performing backlinks (high authority, relevant, and driving traffic).
- Compare our backlink profile with competitors if provided.
- Develop a strategy for acquiring high-quality backlinks, including content ideas, outreach tactics, and partnership opportunities.
- Provide guidance on how to disavow harmful backlinks if necessary.
Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Backlink Health Summary, Top Performing Backlinks, Low-Quality Backlinks to Disavow, and Link-Building Strategy. Use clear, actionable language.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate specific backlink data; base analysis on provided information.
- Flag any assumptions about the data or context.
- Stay within SEO scope; do not provide legal advice on disavowal.
Example {{backlink_data}} = "Export from Ahrefs showing 500 backlinks, 50 from spammy directories", {{industry}} = "healthcare", {{competitors}} = "WebMD, Healthline"
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Competitor SEO Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze your competitors' SEO strategies, including keywords and backlinks, to identify opportunities for improvement.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Develop Internal Linking Strategy
Use this when you need to improve your website's SEO and user experience through a structured internal linking plan.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Generate Keyword Lists for SEO
Use this when you need a comprehensive list of keywords and phrases for a specific topic or industry to enhance your SEO efforts.
Open this prompt Research · Beginner
Link Building Strategy and Outreach
Use this when you need to identify authoritative backlink opportunities and develop outreach strategies for your website.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Local SEO Keyword and Profile Optimization
Use this when you need to improve local search visibility for a business by generating location-specific keywords and optimizing local profiles.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Local SEO Strategy and Implementation
Use this when you need a comprehensive local SEO strategy for a small business, including content optimization and directory citations.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Meta Tags and Descriptions Creation
Use this when you need compelling meta tags and descriptions for a website to improve search engine visibility and click-through rates.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Mobile Optimization Analysis and Recommendations
Use this when you need to analyze mobile user data and get actionable recommendations to improve a website's mobile experience.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Optimize Content Readability and SEO
Use this when you need to improve the readability and SEO-friendliness of your content to boost engagement and search rankings.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Optimize Images for SEO
Use this when you need best practices for file naming and alt text to improve your website's image SEO.
Open this prompt Writing · Beginner
Optimize Meta Descriptions and Title Tags
Use this when you need to improve the SEO and click-through rates of your web pages by optimizing meta descriptions and title tags.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Research and Optimize Keywords
Use this when you need to find and optimize keywords for your content to improve SEO rankings and attract the right audience.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Schema Markup Implementation Guide
Use this when you need step-by-step guidance on implementing schema markup to enhance search visibility for specific content types.
Open this prompt Learning · Intermediate
SEO Audit and Reporting
Use this when you need a comprehensive SEO audit and actionable report to improve your website's search performance.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
SEO Performance Report Generation
Use this when you need to generate a comprehensive SEO report that analyzes performance metrics, trends, and the impact of optimizations.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Technical SEO Audit and Optimization
Use this when you need to identify and fix technical SEO issues such as crawl errors and site speed problems on a website.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Voice Search Optimization
Use this when you want to tailor your content and SEO strategy for voice search queries.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate