SEO & Blog Writing Prompts

Prompts you can use when preparing blog posts, meta tags and FAQs for search engines and readers.

Ready-made prompt templates

• Blog post outline: Prepare a blog post outline. Topic: [topic]. Target reader: [reader]. Write the title, 5-7 subheadings and the points to cover in each section.
  Sample case: Topic: brewing coffee at home. Reader: beginners.
  Title: A Beginner's Guide to Brewing Coffee at Home: 5 Steps
  
  1. Intro: Why brew at home? (cost, taste, control)
  2. Choosing equipment: Filter, French press and moka pot compared
  3. Beans and grinding: How grind size changes with the method
  4. Ratio and water temperature: A starting coffee-to-water ratio and ideal range
  5. Step-by-step brewing: Your first cup with the chosen method
  6. Common mistakes: Bitterness, weak cups and fixes
  7. Conclusion and next step
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.
• 15 reader questions: List 15 questions readers might ask about this topic: [topic]. Group them by intent: learning, comparing, buying.
  Sample case: Topic: how to prepare a household budget.
  Learning:
  1. What is a household budget?
  2. How do you prepare a budget?
  3. What are fixed and variable expenses?
  4. What is the 50/30/20 rule?
  5. How big should an emergency fund be?
  
  Comparing:
  6. A budgeting app or a spreadsheet?
  7. A weekly or a monthly budget?
  8. Cash envelopes or digital tracking?
  
  Buying/acting:
  9. Which is the best free budget template?
  10. Which app should I choose for tracking my budget?
  11. How do you budget with irregular income?
  12. How can a family manage the budget together?
  13. What helps you stick to the budget?
  14. What are common reasons for running out before month end?
  15. How often should a budget be reviewed?
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.
• Meta title and description: Write a meta title and meta description. Page topic: [topic]. Main keyword: [keyword]. The title should be at most 60 characters and the description at most 155, and both should encourage clicks.
  Sample case: Topic: free time zone converter. Main keyword: time zone converter.
  Title (37 characters): Time Zone Converter: Free, No Sign-Up
  Description (122 characters): Use the time zone converter to find the time between two cities in seconds. Free, no sign-up, works right in your browser.
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.
• Write an FAQ section: Write an FAQ section for this article. Topic: [topic]. Give 5 questions with clear 2-3 sentence answers. Do not invent data or sources.
  Sample case: Topic: how often to water plants.
  Q: How often should plants be watered?
  A: It depends on the plant, the pot and the environment. As a general rule water when the top of the soil is dry; you can check by pushing a finger a few centimetres in.
  
  Q: What are the signs of overwatering?
  A: Yellowing leaves, mould on the soil surface and a soft stem can be signs of too much water. Make sure the pot has a drainage hole.
  
  Q: Does watering change in winter?
  A: Many plants grow less in winter and need less water. Still, check your plant species' needs.
  
  Q: Is morning or evening better for watering?
  A: Morning is usually recommended, but the most important factor is regular, moderate watering.
  
  Q: Is tap water suitable?
  A: Most houseplants tolerate tap water. For sensitive species, water left to stand for a day may be preferred.
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.
• Product page description: Write a product page description. Product: [product]. Features: [features]. Keyword: [keyword]. Lead with benefits, put technical details second and avoid exaggerated claims.
  Sample case: Product: 500 ml steel thermos. Features: double wall, leak-proof lid, the manufacturer states 12 hours of heat retention. Keyword: steel thermos.
  A steel thermos keeps your drink with you on the move. Thanks to its double-wall build and leak-proof lid you can carry it safely in your bag. The manufacturer states up to 12 hours of heat retention; the real time varies with conditions.
  
  Features:
  • 500 ml capacity
  • Double-wall stainless steel body
  • Leak-proof lid
  
  Suitable for daily use, the office and travel.
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.
• 10 title alternatives: Write 10 title alternatives. Topic: [topic]. Five should be informative, five curiosity-driven, and none longer than 65 characters.
  Sample case: Topic: starting to run.
  Informative:
  1. A Guide for Beginner Runners
  2. Your First Running Week: Plan and Basic Rules
  3. What to Look for When Choosing Running Shoes
  4. A Weekly Running Schedule for Beginners
  5. Stretches After Running
  
  Curiosity-driven:
  6. 5 Things Nobody Tells You Before You Start Running
  7. Why Does the First Week Always Feel Hard?
  8. Is the Secret to Running Without Tiring in Your Breath?
  9. Why Does Your Running Motivation Drop?
  10. The Small Habit That Starts in 20 Minutes
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.
• Update an old post: Update my old blog post. Post: [text]. Flag outdated information, suggest sections to add and rewrite the introduction.
  Sample case: Post: a 'Budgeting apps' article written in 2022; prices and the app list are outdated.
  Update plan:
  1. Outdated information: prices, the app list, free vs paid differences and interface descriptions. Verify each from a current source.
  2. Sections to add: a 'Which app suits whom?' table, a data privacy note and a spreadsheet alternative for those who do not want to use an app.
  3. New intro paragraph: 'Tracking a budget now takes a few taps, but choosing the right tool is still not easy. In this post we compared the common options by your needs and rebuilt it with current information.'
  4. Add a 'Last updated' date.
  This sample output was produced with Claude; your result may differ.