SEO Difficulty: Intermediate

SEO-Optimized Article Outline Creation

This prompt guides users to create a detailed and SEO-optimized outline for an article on a specified topic. It emphasizes structuring the content for both reader engagement and search engine visibility. Users will develop a headline, introduction, and body sections with relevant keywords, ensuring a logical flow and including key points and sources for each section.

The prompt

124 words1 blank to fill in

Act as an experienced SEO copywriter tasked with creating a comprehensive outline for an article about [TOPIC], placeholder. Based on the provided topic, create an engaging structure that is reader-friendly and optimized for search engines. Start with an eye-catching headline that includes the primary keyword. Follow this with a compelling introduction that captures the reader’s attention and outlines the article’s content. Divide the body into several sections, each with a subheading that incorporates relevant keywords. Ensure these sections flow logically, covering all necessary aspects of the topic in detail. Include bullet points or numbered lists where appropriate for clarity. For each section, note key points and any data or sources to support those points. Present the output as a structured outline ready for immediate implementation.

Highlighted text is a blank. Swap it for your own detail before you send the prompt.

What it produces

  • Headline: 'The Ultimate Guide to [TOPIC]'
  • Introduction: 'In this article, we will explore [brief overview of what will be covered].'
  • Section 1: [Subheading with keyword]
  • Key Point 1
  • Key Point 2
  • Data Source: [source]
  • Section 2: [Subheading with keyword]
  • Key Point 1
  • Key Point 2
  • Data Source: [source]
  • Headline: 'Mastering [TOPIC]: Tips and Tricks'
  • Introduction: 'Discover how to effectively tackle [TOPIC] with our comprehensive guide.'
  • Section 1: [Subheading with keyword]
  • Key Point 1
  • Key Point 2
  • Data Source: [source]
  • Section 2: [Subheading with keyword]
  • Key Point 1
  • Key Point 2
  • Data Source: [source]

How to use this prompt

Four steps, about a minute. Nothing to install and no account needed.

  1. Copy the prompt

    Use the Copy button above. The whole prompt goes to your clipboard exactly as written. Nothing is trimmed.

  2. Fill in the blanks

    Replace [TOPIC] with your own detail. Everything in square brackets is a blank for you to fill in.

  3. Paste it into your assistant

    Checked against ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini. It is written as plain instructions, so paste it into whichever of them you already use.

  4. Read the result, then push back

    Compare what you get to the example below. If it is close but not right, say what to change: shorter, warmer, more specific, then ask again in the same conversation.

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