Ready-to-use AI prompts for keyword research, on-page optimization, content briefs, and technical SEO. Copy, fill the placeholders, and paste into your favorite assistant.
By Sitebard TeamUpdated May 28, 20266 prompts
These SEO prompts cover the full workflow, from finding the right keywords to building topic clusters and writing optimized metadata. Each card uses bracketed placeholders so you can drop in your own niche, page, or target term. Pair them with real search data and human review for the strongest results.
Keyword Research Cluster Builder
Beginner
Quickly map a seed keyword into a structured cluster of pillar and supporting terms.
Prompt
Act as an experienced SEO strategist. My website is about [TOPIC / NICHE] and my target audience is [AUDIENCE]. Generate a keyword cluster around the seed term '[SEED KEYWORD]'. Organize the output into 1 pillar keyword and 8-12 supporting long-tail keywords. For each keyword, note the likely search intent (informational, commercial, transactional, or navigational) and a suggested content format. Present it as a markdown table.
Best for
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Example usage
Seed 'cold brew coffee' returns a pillar plus long-tails like 'how to make cold brew at home' (informational, how-to guide) and 'best cold brew maker' (commercial, comparison post).
Search-Intent Content Brief
Intermediate
Generate a writer-ready brief so drafts match search intent from the first pass.
Prompt
You are an SEO content editor. Create a detailed content brief for an article targeting the keyword '[TARGET KEYWORD]'. Include: the primary search intent, a recommended H1, a logical H2/H3 outline, 5-8 questions the article must answer, 3-5 related entities or subtopics to mention for topical depth, an estimated word count, and 3 internal-link anchor ideas. Keep recommendations focused on satisfying the searcher, not on keyword density.
Best for
Claude, ChatGPT
Example usage
For 'how to compost at home' the brief outlines beginner setup, bin types, what to compost, troubleshooting odors, and a maintenance schedule.
On-Page Optimization Audit
Intermediate
Get structured on-page feedback on an existing draft before publishing.
Prompt
Act as an on-page SEO auditor. Below is the draft content for a page targeting '[TARGET KEYWORD]'. Review it and return: (1) a title tag suggestion under 60 characters, (2) a meta description of 150-160 characters, (3) heading-structure feedback, (4) any obvious gaps versus search intent, and (5) 3 concrete edits to improve clarity and depth. Do not invent statistics. Here is the content: [PASTE CONTENT].
Best for
Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini
Example usage
The model flags a missing H2 on pricing, tightens a 78-character title to 56 characters, and suggests adding a comparison section.
Meta Title and Description Generator
Beginner
Produce click-worthy, length-compliant metadata variants to A/B test.
Prompt
Write 5 SEO title tag and meta description pairs for a page about [PAGE TOPIC] targeting the keyword '[TARGET KEYWORD]'. Each title must be 50-60 characters, include the keyword naturally, and be compelling enough to earn clicks. Each meta description must be 150-160 characters and include a clear value proposition and a soft call to action. Number each pair and show the character count for both lines.
Best for
ChatGPT, Gemini
Example usage
Returns pairs such as a 57-character title 'Beginner Yoga at Home: 10 Easy Poses to Start Today' with a matching 156-character description.
Featured Snippet Optimizer
Advanced
Craft snippet-ready answers in both paragraph and list formats for a target query.
Prompt
I want to win the featured snippet for the query '[QUERY]'. Write a concise, direct answer of 40-55 words suitable for a paragraph snippet, then provide an alternative answer formatted as a numbered or bulleted list if the query suits a list snippet. Follow each with one supporting sentence of context. Keep the language plain and avoid fluff or marketing tone.
Best for
Claude, ChatGPT
Example usage
For 'how long to boil an egg' it returns a 48-word direct answer plus a 4-step list covering soft, medium, and hard-boiled timings.
Internal Linking Strategy Map
Advanced
Turn a flat list of pages into a deliberate internal linking plan.
Prompt
Act as a technical SEO consultant. Here is a list of my existing pages with their target keywords: [PASTE LIST OF PAGES AND KEYWORDS]. Recommend an internal linking strategy that strengthens topical authority. For each suggested link, specify the source page, the target page, and a natural anchor text. Prioritize links from supporting articles up to pillar pages and flag any orphaned pages with no inbound links.
Best for
Claude, ChatGPT
Example usage
Suggests linking 'best running shoes for beginners' to the pillar 'running for beginners' with anchor 'choosing your first pair'.
Frequently asked questions
ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini all handle these prompts well. For long-form briefs and nuanced topical analysis, Claude tends to stay on-structure; for fast ideation, ChatGPT is excellent. Always fact-check any statistics the model produces.
It can, provided the content is accurate, genuinely helpful, and reviewed by a human. Use these prompts to accelerate drafting and structure, then add real expertise, original data, and examples before publishing.
Ask the model to write for the reader first and to use natural variations and synonyms. Each prompt here is framed around search intent rather than raw keyword density, which keeps the output readable.
