Top 20 ChatGPT Prompts for SEO: Best AI Prompts 2026
Twenty tested AI prompts that cover keyword research, content creation, technical audits, and competitive analysis. Each one is copy-paste ready with placeholders you swap for your own data. Built from patterns we use daily in client work.
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Keyword Research Prompts (1-5)
These prompts help you find high-value keywords, classify search intent, and spot gaps your competitors have not covered. They pair well with our AI keyword research guide.
1. Semantic Keyword Expansion
"Act as an SEO expert with 10+ years of experience. I need you to generate 50 semantically related keywords for '[YOUR_MAIN_KEYWORD]' that [YOUR_TARGET_AUDIENCE] would search for when they want to [SPECIFIC_GOAL].
Include:
- Long-tail variations (3-5 words)
- Question-based keywords
- Commercial intent keywords
- Informational intent keywords
- Local variations if applicable
Format the results in a table with columns: Keyword, Search Intent, Competition Level (Low/Medium/High), and Content Type Recommendation."
Best for: Expanding your keyword portfolio and discovering content opportunities
2. Competitor Keyword Gap Analysis
"Analyze my competitor [COMPETITOR_WEBSITE] who ranks well for [COMPETITOR_KEYWORDS]. Based on their content strategy, suggest 30 related keywords I should target that they might be missing or underoptimizing.
Focus on:
- Keywords with commercial intent
- Emerging trend opportunities
- Niche-specific variations
- Questions their content doesn't fully answer
Provide difficulty estimates and explain why each keyword represents an opportunity."
Best for: Finding untapped keyword opportunities and competitive advantages
3. Voice Search Keyword Optimization
"Generate 25 voice search optimized keywords for '[YOUR_TOPIC]' that people would ask using voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant.
Include:
- Natural conversational queries
- 'How', 'What', 'When', 'Where', 'Why' questions
- Local intent variations ('near me', 'in [location]')
- Action-oriented phrases ('help me', 'show me', 'find')
Format as complete questions that sound natural when spoken aloud."
Best for: Optimizing for voice search and featured snippets
4. Search Intent Classification
"Analyze these keywords and classify their search intent. For each keyword, provide: [PASTE_YOUR_KEYWORD_LIST]
Classification categories:
- Informational (seeking knowledge)
- Navigational (looking for specific site/brand)
- Commercial (comparing options)
- Transactional (ready to buy/convert)
For each keyword, also suggest the best content type (blog post, product page, comparison guide, etc.) and user journey stage (awareness, consideration, decision)."
Best for: Understanding user intent and planning content strategy
5. Seasonal and Trending Keywords
"Identify seasonal and trending keyword opportunities for '[YOUR_INDUSTRY]' throughout 2026.
Include:
- Monthly seasonal trends
- Holiday-related keywords
- Emerging technology trends
- Industry-specific events and conferences
- 'New' and '2026' keyword variations
Create a 12-month content calendar with peak search months for each keyword category."
Best for: Planning seasonal content and capitalizing on trends
Content Creation Prompts (6-10)
Create SEO-optimized content that ranks well and holds reader attention. These prompts help you structure articles for both search engines and human readers, following our AI content creation methodology.
6. SEO-Optimized Blog Post Outline
"Create a comprehensive blog post outline for '[TARGET_KEYWORD]' targeting [TARGET_AUDIENCE] who want to [USER_GOAL].
Include:
- SEO-optimized title (under 60 characters)
- Meta description (150-160 characters)
- H1, H2, H3 structure with keyword variations
- Introduction hook and value proposition
- 5-7 main sections with key points
- FAQ section (5 questions)
- Conclusion with clear CTA
- Suggested internal/external links
Optimize for featured snippets and include semantic keywords naturally."
Best for: Creating structured, SEO-friendly content outlines
7. Featured Snippet Optimization
"Write content optimized for featured snippets for the query '[TARGET_QUESTION]'.
Create:
- Direct answer (40-50 words) for paragraph snippets
- Numbered list (5-8 steps) for list snippets
- Comparison table for table snippets
- Supporting context (100-150 words)
Use clear, conversational language that directly answers the question. Include the exact question as an H2 or H3 heading, followed immediately by the optimized answer."
Best for: Capturing featured snippets and position zero rankings
8. E-E-A-T Content Enhancement
"Enhance this content to demonstrate Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness (E-E-A-T) for the topic '[YOUR_TOPIC]': [PASTE_YOUR_CONTENT]
Add:
- Expert credentials and author bio
- Credible external source citations
- Statistics and data from authoritative sources
- Case studies or real examples
- Professional language and terminology
- Disclaimers where appropriate
Suggest 5-7 high-authority external links to include and explain why each source adds credibility."
Best for: Building content authority and trustworthiness signals
9. Product/Service Page Optimization
"Create SEO-optimized content for a [PRODUCT/SERVICE] page targeting '[TARGET_KEYWORD]' with commercial intent.
Include:
- Compelling headline with primary keyword
- Value proposition (what makes it unique)
- Key features and benefits list
- Social proof elements (testimonials, reviews)
- FAQ section addressing common objections
- Clear call-to-action
- Trust signals and guarantees
Write for users ready to make a purchase decision while maintaining natural keyword density."
Best for: Converting commercial intent traffic into customers
10. Content Gap Identification
"Analyze the top 10 search results for '[TARGET_KEYWORD]' and identify content gaps I can exploit.
Look for:
- Questions left unanswered
- Outdated information or statistics
- Missing subtopics or perspectives
- Weak examples or case studies
- Technical details not covered
- User pain points not addressed
Suggest 10 specific content angles that would provide more comprehensive coverage than existing results."
Best for: Creating comprehensive content that outranks competitors
Technical SEO Prompts (11-15)
Technical SEO determines whether search engines can crawl, index, and understand your content. These prompts help you identify and fix technical issues, following our technical SEO checklist.
11. Schema Markup Generation
"Generate JSON-LD schema markup for [CONTENT_TYPE] about '[TOPIC]'.
Content details:
- Title: [TITLE]
- Author: [AUTHOR]
- Published date: [DATE]
- Description: [DESCRIPTION]
Include all required and recommended properties according to schema.org guidelines. Ensure the markup is valid and follows Google's structured data guidelines for rich snippets eligibility."
Best for: Enhancing search result appearance with rich snippets
12. Page Speed Optimization Analysis
"Analyze these Core Web Vitals scores and provide specific optimization recommendations:
- LCP (Largest Contentful Paint): [YOUR_LCP_SCORE]
- INP (Interaction to Next Paint): [YOUR_INP_SCORE]
- CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift): [YOUR_CLS_SCORE]
Provide actionable steps to improve each metric, prioritized by impact and implementation difficulty. Include specific technical solutions and tools to use."
Best for: Improving Core Web Vitals and page performance
13. Mobile SEO Optimization
"Audit my website '[WEBSITE_URL]' for mobile SEO optimization and provide a comprehensive checklist.
Analyze:
- Mobile usability issues
- Responsive design implementation
- Touch target sizing
- Mobile page speed
- Mobile-specific content issues
- App indexing opportunities
Provide specific recommendations for mobile-first indexing compliance."
Best for: Optimizing for mobile-first indexing
14. URL Structure Optimization
"Review and optimize these URLs for SEO best practices: [PASTE_YOUR_URLS]
Check for:
- Keyword inclusion and relevance
- Length and readability
- Hierarchy and structure logic
- Special characters and parameters
- Duplicate content issues
Provide optimized URL suggestions and explain the reasoning behind each recommendation."
Best for: Creating SEO-friendly URL structures
15. Internal Linking Strategy
"Create an internal linking strategy for my website with these main pages: [LIST_YOUR_PAGES]
Focus on:
- Topic clusters and content relationships
- Authority flow optimization
- User journey mapping
- Anchor text diversity
- Deep linking opportunities
Provide a linking hierarchy and suggest specific internal links for each page with recommended anchor text."
Best for: Building effective internal link architecture
Advanced SEO Strategy Prompts (16-20)
These advanced prompts help you develop full SEO strategies, analyze competitors, and plan long-term optimization campaigns. Useful for agencies and advanced practitioners building AI-powered SEO strategies. For a larger library, see our collection of 100+ AI SEO prompts, and explore how AIO optimization services can put these strategies to work for your business.
16. Comprehensive Competitor Analysis
"Conduct a comprehensive SEO competitive analysis comparing '[YOUR_WEBSITE]' against these competitors: [COMPETITOR_LIST]
Analyze:
- Keyword overlap and gaps
- Content strategy differences
- Technical SEO implementation
- Backlink profile comparison
- SERP feature presence
- Content freshness and update frequency
Provide actionable insights and a 6-month strategy to outrank competitors."
Best for: Understanding competitive landscape and finding opportunities
17. Local SEO Optimization Strategy
"Create a local SEO strategy for '[BUSINESS_NAME]' in '[LOCATION]' targeting '[SERVICE/PRODUCT]'.
Include:
- Google Business Profile optimization
- Local keyword targeting strategy
- Citation building plan
- Local content creation ideas
- Review generation strategy
- Local link building opportunities
Provide specific tactics for improving local search visibility and competing with established local businesses."
Best for: Dominating local search results
18. E-commerce SEO Strategy
"Develop an e-commerce SEO strategy for '[STORE_NAME]' selling '[PRODUCT_CATEGORY]'.
Focus on:
- Product page optimization
- Category page structure
- Faceted navigation SEO
- Product schema implementation
- User-generated content strategy
- Seasonal campaign planning
Include specific recommendations for improving product visibility and conversion rates through SEO."
Best for: Optimizing online stores for organic search
19. SEO Content Calendar Planning
"Create a 12-month SEO content calendar for '[YOUR_INDUSTRY]' targeting these main keywords: [KEYWORD_LIST]
Include:
- Monthly content themes
- Seasonal and trending topics
- Content type mix (blog posts, guides, videos)
- Internal linking opportunities
- Publication schedule optimization
- Performance tracking milestones
Align content with user search behavior patterns and business goals."
Best for: Strategic content planning and consistent publishing
20. SEO Performance Audit and Recommendations
"Analyze these SEO performance metrics and provide improvement recommendations:
Current metrics:
- Organic traffic: [TRAFFIC_NUMBER]
- Keyword rankings: [RANKING_DATA]
- Click-through rates: [CTR_DATA]
- Conversion rates: [CONVERSION_DATA]
- Core Web Vitals: [CWV_SCORES]
Identify the biggest opportunities for improvement and create a prioritized action plan with expected impact and timeline."
Best for: Identifying improvement opportunities and measuring ROI
Put these prompts to work at scale
These prompts are a starting point. Our team runs AI-driven keyword research, content production, and technical audits as a managed service so you can focus on running your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a good AI prompt for SEO?
Good AI prompts for SEO are specific, context-rich, and include clear instructions about the desired output format. They should specify your target audience, industry, keywords, and the type of SEO task (keyword research, content creation, technical analysis, etc.).
Can AI models replace traditional SEO tools?
AI models complement but do not fully replace traditional SEO tools. They excel at content creation, strategy development, and analysis, but lack real-time data access for keyword volumes, rankings, and technical audits that dedicated SEO tools provide.
How do I customize these AI prompts for my business?
Customize prompts by replacing placeholder text with your specific industry, target keywords, audience demographics, business goals, and geographic location. Add context about your current SEO challenges and desired outcomes for more relevant results.
Which AI model works best for SEO prompts?
Claude (Anthropic) and Gemini (Google) consistently produce the strongest results for SEO prompts due to their advanced reasoning and large context windows. Both handle complex multi-step SEO tasks and generate more nuanced strategies than smaller models.
How often should I use these AI prompts?
Use AI prompts regularly as part of your SEO workflow: weekly for content planning, monthly for keyword research and strategy updates, and as needed for specific campaigns or problem-solving. Consistency improves results over time.
Are these AI prompts suitable for all industries?
Yes, these prompts are designed to be industry-agnostic and can be adapted for any business sector. Simply modify the industry context, target audience, and specific terminology to match your business needs and market requirements.