SEO Blog Post Outline Generator Prompt
Build a search-optimized blog outline with H1/H2s, search intent, and content gaps for any keyword.
Create an SEO-optimized blog post outline for the keyword "[PRIMARY KEYWORD]". Target search intent: [informational / commercial / transactional]. Audience: [describe audience]. Include: a compelling H1, logical H2 and H3 sections, related subtopics, questions to answer, suggested word count per section, and natural places for the primary and semantic keywords. Also identify one unique angle that competing pages are missing. Output the outline in markdown with clear heading hierarchy.
How to use this prompt
Fill in the placeholders before sending the prompt. The more specific you are about audience, tone, and length, the closer the first draft will be to usable.
- Copy the full prompt above.
- Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details.
- Paste it into chatgpt, claude, gemini (or your preferred AI tool).
- Iterate on the output: add constraints, ask follow-ups, or combine multiple results.
Why this prompt works
It gives the AI a clear role, specific inputs, and an output format. That structure reduces vague responses and gives you a draft you can refine in minutes instead of hours.
Frequently asked questions
How detailed should the outline be?
Aim for enough detail that a writer can draft each section without additional research.
Can I ask it to match a target word count?
Yes. Add a total target word count and ask it to distribute words across sections proportionally.