You are an SEO expert. Provide a detailed, beginner-friendly step-by-step workflow for optimizing {website_url} for the target keyword {target_keyword}. Include the following phases: 1) Keyword research and intent analysis, 2) On-page SEO (title tags, meta descriptions, headers, content optimization), 3) Technical SEO (site speed, mobile-friendliness, crawlability, schema), 4) Content creation and optimization strategy, 5) Internal linking and site structure, 6) Link building and outreach basics, 7) Performance tracking and reporting (Google Analytics, Search Console, key metrics). Explain each step in simple language, suggest free or low-cost tools, and provide a checklist format that the beginner can follow.
Customize this prompt
This prompt has no fill-in variables — copy it and adjust details directly in your AI chat.
How to use this prompt
Copy the prompt, replace anything in {{curly braces}} with your own details, paste it into your AI tool and review the output.
Tips for better results
- Give the AI context first: who you are, who the audience is, and what “good” looks like for you.
- Ask for output in a specific format (bullets, table, markdown) when you need structure.
- If the result is close but not perfect, reply with “keep the structure, make it more…” — do not start over.
- For long tasks, split the prompt into steps instead of expecting one giant answer.
- Different tools behave differently — ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini each have their own style. Try this prompt on the tool you use most.
How to use this SEO prompt effectively
What this prompt does
A reusable AI prompt that guides SEO beginners through a complete optimization workflow, from keyword research to performance tracking, in clear, actionable steps.
Getting the most out of it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into your AI tool of choice (ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini).
- Fill the variables in curly brackets with your own topic, audience and tone — the customize button above builds a ready version for you.
- Review the first draft for facts and style before using it. AI output is a starting point, not a final product.
- Iterate: tell the AI what to keep and what to change. Small corrections beat re-typing the whole prompt.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the {{variables}} unfilled — the AI then guesses your topic.
- Expecting one output to be perfect — plan for 2–3 rounds of refinement.
- Pasting confidential information into public AI tools.