45 ChatGPT Prompts for SEO Content That Ranks in Google
Published May 2025 · By Promptonova Editorial Team
SEO in 2025 is a topical authority and content quality game — and AI has levelled the playing field for smaller teams. These 45 prompts help SEO professionals create search-optimised content and build topical authority across Google UK, US and international markets.
Keyword Research and Strategy
Act as an SEO strategist in [industry]. I want to build topical authority around '[main topic]'. Generate: 10 primary keyword opportunities, 20 long-tail keyword variations, 5 question-based keywords for featured snippets, and 5 'vs' or 'best' comparison keywords with high commercial intent. For each suggest content type and target word count.
You are a search intent analyst. For each of these keywords: [list], classify the search intent (informational/navigational/commercial/transactional), describe what the perfect page looks like, and identify SERP features to optimise for. Note any differences between UK and US intent.
Content Briefs and Outlines
Act as an SEO content director. Create a comprehensive content brief for an article targeting '[keyword]'. Include: title tag (under 60 chars), meta description (under 160 chars), H1 suggestion, target word count, content structure with H2/H3 headings, semantic keywords to include, internal linking opportunities, and E-E-A-T signals to demonstrate.
You are a featured snippet expert. Identify 5 featured snippet opportunities in my niche: [niche]. For each: the target query, snippet format Google is likely to show, write the snippet-optimised content block (under 50 words for paragraphs), and explain placement in the article.
On-Page SEO Optimisation
Act as an on-page SEO specialist. I have written an article about [topic]: [paste]. Please: check the primary keyword appears in title, H1, first paragraph and meta description; flag keyword stuffing; suggest semantic keywords and LSI terms to add; identify heading structure improvements; and recommend internal linking anchors.
Technical SEO Content
You are a technical SEO consultant. Write an FAQ section for a [page type] targeting [keyword cluster]. Include 8 questions matching real 'People Also Ask' queries, answer each in 40–60 words, and add Schema markup recommendations for each Q&A pair.
Link Building and Outreach
Act as a digital PR and link building specialist. I want to earn backlinks for [website] in the [industry] niche. Create a strategy: 5 linkable asset ideas with estimated link potential, 10 target website types, a personalised outreach template for each asset type, and a 90-day execution plan. Focus on UK and US media outlets.
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Getting the Best Results
These prompts are starting points — replace every [bracket] with your specific context. The more detail you provide, the more tailored the output.
Pro Tip: Always iterate. Follow up with: 'Make this more concise', 'Add a UK-specific angle', or 'Give me 3 alternative versions'. AI excels at refinement.
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