These ChatGPT prompts for SEO speed up research, planning, and on-page work: finding topics, understanding search intent, outlining content, writing titles and meta descriptions, and refreshing old posts. AI cannot see real search volumes unless you give it data, so pair these prompts with Google Search Console or an SEO tool.
Part of ChatGPT Prompts. Last updated September 2026.
SEO Prompts
1. Topic Ideas From Customer Questions
List 20 questions [audience] ask before buying [product or service]. Group them by stage: awareness, consideration, and decision.
2. Search Intent
For the search query [keyword], what is the most likely intent? What would the ideal page include, and what format (guide, list, comparison, tool) fits best?
3. Content Outline
Create an outline for an article targeting [keyword] for [audience]. Start with a direct answer, then H2 and H3 headings that cover the questions readers ask. Suggest where a table or checklist would help.
4. Titles and Meta Descriptions
Write five title tags (under 60 characters) and three meta descriptions (under 155 characters) for a page about [topic] targeting [keyword]. Make them specific and compelling, without clickbait.
5. FAQ Section
Write five FAQs with concise, direct answers of 40 to 60 words for a page about [topic]. Use the questions people actually ask.
6. Analyze Search Console Data
Here is a Search Console export of queries and pages. Identify pages with high impressions but low click-through rate, and suggest title and content improvements for the top five. [paste data]
7. Internal Links
Here is a list of my page titles and URLs. For the article below, suggest five internal links with natural anchor text and where to place them. [paste list and article]
8. Refresh an Old Post
Review this article for outdated information, missing topics, and weak sections compared with what readers searching [keyword] need. List specific updates. [paste article]
Tips
- Use real data from Search Console or an SEO tool; do not trust AI-invented search volumes.
- Add your own experience and examples; that is what ranks and gets cited.
- Fact-check every statistic before publishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ChatGPT do keyword research?
It can brainstorm topics and intent, but it does not have reliable search volume data. Use an SEO tool for that.
Will AI-written content rank?
Helpful, accurate, experience-based content can rank however it was drafted. See AI SEO Tools: What Helps.
How do I optimize for AI search?
Answer questions directly near the top, use clear structure, cite sources, and show real expertise.