The Best Prompt to Create SEO-Optimized Blog Posts with AI

By pepingmPublished On: January 5th, 2026Last Updated: January 10th, 20263.2 min read

By pepingmPublished On: January 5th, 2026Last Updated: January 10th, 2026

The Ultimate Prompt to Create SEO-Optimized Blog Posts with AI

Most marketers are already using AI to write blog content, but very few are getting truly SEO-optimized articles that can rank and convert. The difference is not the tool, it is the prompt. If you give your AI model vague instructions, you will get generic content. If you give it a precise, strategic prompt, you can generate articles that look like they were written by a senior SEO specialist.

In this article, I will show you a “master prompt” you can reuse to create optimized blog posts at scale, and explain how it works step by step.

Table of contents

Why are your current prompts limiting your SEO?
What must a high-performance SEO prompt include?
How to use this master prompt in your workflow ?
Prompt for SEO-Optimized Blog Posts
Final thoughts

Why are your current prompts limiting your SEO?

Typical AI prompts look like this: “Write a blog post about SEO tips.”
The problem is obvious:

There is no clear target audience.
The search intent is not defined.
No keyword strategy is included.
There is no structure aligned with how people search in Google.
There are no SEO elements such as meta tags, FAQs, internal link ideas, etc.

The result is content that might read well, but does not answer the query in a way that search engines reward. In other words, it will rarely rank for competitive keywords.

To fix this, you need a prompt that behaves more like a content brief than a casual request.

What must a high-performance SEO prompt include?

A strong prompt for SEO blog posts must combine three layers:

1. Role and expertise

Tell the model who it should act as. For example, “senior SEO specialist and content strategist”. This raises the bar for the type of output you will get.

2. Strategic context

You must define:

Language and country (If Apply).
Target audience and their knowledge level.
Main search intent (informational, transactional, etc.).
Primary and secondary keywords.
Offer or CTA you want to drive readers to.

3. Deliverables and format

You need to be explicit about what you want:

SEO title, meta description, URL slug.
Outline (H1, H2, H3) aligned with search intent.
Full article in Markdown with short paragraphs and real value.
Key takeaways, common mistakes, FAQs, internal and external link ideas, image suggestions.

This is exactly what the master prompt above is designed to do.

How to use this master prompt in your workflow ?

Here is a simple process you can follow:

1. Do your keyword research

Use your favorite SEO tool (Semrush, Ahrefs, etc.) to define the primary keyword and a list of secondary terms.

2. Fill in the brackets

Replace the fields in the prompt: language, country, audience, keyword, offer, domain, and word count.

3. Paste the prompt into your AI tool

Use ChatGPT or your preferred model. Paste the entire prompt with your custom details.

4. Review and refine

Check the outline: does it match your strategy?
Scan the headings: are they compelling and clear?
Edit examples and tone to match your brand voice.

5. Optimize and publish

Transfer meta tags to your SEO plugin.
Add internal links where the prompt suggests.
Upload images using the proposed ALT texts.

With this workflow, you can move from idea to publishable SEO article in a fraction of the time, while still keeping strategic control.

Prompt for SEO-Optimized Blog Posts

Copy, paste, and replace everything in [BRACKETS]:

Copy to Clipboard

I want you to act as a senior SEO specialist and content strategist.

Your task is to write a 100% SEO-optimized blog post in [LANGUAGE] about the main topic: **[PRIMARY_KEYWORD]**.

Project details:
- Output language: [LANGUAGE]
- Target country/market: [TARGET_COUNTRY]
- Target audience: [TARGET_AUDIENCE] (e.g., entrepreneurs, junior marketers, SaaS SMBs, etc.)
- Reader knowledge level: [BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED]
- Main search intent: [INFORMATIONAL / TRANSACTIONAL / NAVIGATIONAL / MIXED]
- Approximate article length: [WORD_COUNT] (e.g., 1,500 words)
- Tone of voice: [TONE] (e.g., educational, direct, professional conversational)
- Primary keyword: [PRIMARY_KEYWORD]
- Secondary keywords and variations (from my Semrush research): [SECONDARY_KEYWORDS_LIST]
- Product/service/CTA I want to mention: [OFFER_OR_PRODUCT]
- Domain/brand for internal links: [YOUR_DOMAIN.com]

SEO INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Identify the search intent
   - In a maximum of 80 words, describe the search intent of users who search for “[PRIMARY_KEYWORD]” and what they expect to find.

2. Outline before writing
   - Propose an SEO-friendly outline for the article as a list:
     - H1 (1 main option)
     - H2 and H3 headings needed to cover the topic in depth.
   - The outline must fully answer the search intent and cover common doubts.

3. Article writing (use Markdown)
   - After the outline, write the full article following that structure.
   - Rules for using the primary keyword:
     - Include it in: SEO title, suggested URL slug, H1, the first 100 words, at least 3 subheadings (H2/H3), and in the conclusion.
     - Use it a total of 8–12 times, naturally.
   - Use secondary keywords naturally throughout the text.
   - Use short paragraphs (max. 3–4 lines) and clear language.
   - No fluff: every section must deliver real value, examples, actionable tips, or comparisons.
   - Use bullet or numbered lists when they improve clarity.
   - Avoid repeating the same idea with different wording.

4. Elements you must deliver, in this exact order:

4.1. SEO sheet
   - Meta title (max. 60 characters, including the primary keyword and optimized for clicks).
   - Meta description (max. 155 characters, include a benefit + a subtle call to action).
   - Suggested URL slug in lowercase with hyphens.
   - 3–5 alternative H1 options (all including the primary keyword).
   - OG title and OG description optimized for social sharing.

4.2. Article outline
   - Clean list of H2 and H3 headings in Markdown format (headings only).

4.3. Full article in Markdown
   - Start with the final H1.
   - Follow the H2 and H3 outline.
   - Include a “Key Takeaways” section with 3–7 bullet points summarizing the key insights.
   - Include a “Common mistakes to avoid” section if it makes sense for the topic.
   - End with a clear conclusion that reinforces the value of the content and includes a natural CTA toward [OFFER_OR_PRODUCT].

4.4. Extra SEO assets
   - 5–8 frequently asked questions (FAQ) with concise answers, “People also ask” style.
   - 3 ideas for internal links:
     - Provide only the suggested anchor text + type of page within [YOUR_DOMAIN.com] (e.g., “complete guide to sales funnels” -> educational blog post).
   - 3 ideas for outbound links to authority sites:
     - Specify the type of site (e.g., official blog of [tool], documentation of [company], research from [organization]).
   - 3–5 suggested images to include:
     - Describe each image and propose an optimized ALT text.

IMPORTANT FINAL RULES:

- Do not mention phrases like “primary keyword”, “SEO”, or that you are following instructions in the visible text, unless the topic explicitly requires it.
- Do not invent specific statistics or percentages. If you need to reference data, keep it generic (e.g., “recent studies show…”).
- Use active voice in most sentences.
- Provide everything in a single output in Markdown format, ready to copy and paste.
- Do not explain your process. Respond only with the SEO sheet, outline, full article, and extra SEO assets.

Final thoughts

AI will not replace your SEO strategy, but it can dramatically accelerate how you execute it. The real leverage comes from giving the model a prompt that behaves like a full content brief, not a casual request.

The master prompt above is designed to do exactly that: unify search intent, keyword strategy, structure, and on-page SEO into one repeatable template. Once you customize it for your brand and market, you can scale high-quality, SEO-optimized blog content without losing control over quality.

If you are serious about organic traffic, start treating your prompts like strategic assets. Your rankings—and your content output—will reflect it.