SEO Content Prompts for Freelancers

Write content that ranks. These AI prompts help freelance writers and SEO specialists create keyword-optimized outlines, meta descriptions, FAQ schemas, and full articles designed to capture search traffic.

How to use: Click any highlighted text to edit it, then click Copy Prompt.

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1. Keyword Cluster & Content Plan

Create a keyword cluster and content plan for a freelance web design business website. Primary topic: web design for small businesses Target audience: Small business owners in the US looking for affordable, professional websites Business goal: Attract inbound leads through organic search Generate: 1. Pillar page topic (1 comprehensive page targeting the main keyword) 2. 10 cluster article topics (supporting pages that link to the pillar) 3. For each topic: target keyword, estimated search intent (informational/commercial/transactional), suggested title, and word count recommendation 4. Internal linking strategy (how pages connect to each other) 5. Content priority order (which to write first based on impact) - Focus on keywords a freelancer could realistically rank for (avoid ultra-competitive terms) - Include a mix of informational and commercial intent keywords

2. SEO-Optimized Article Outline

Create a detailed SEO-optimized outline for an article. Target keyword: how to hire a freelance web developer Search intent: Informational — people researching the hiring process Target word count: 2,500 words Client's website: A freelance marketplace platform Generate: 1. SEO title (under 60 characters, includes keyword) 2. Meta description (under 155 characters, includes keyword + CTA) 3. URL slug suggestion 4. H1 heading 5. Detailed H2/H3 outline with: - Section purpose (what the reader learns) - Key points to cover (3-4 bullets per section) - Target word count per section - Secondary keywords to include naturally 6. FAQ section (5 questions targeting "People Also Ask" results) 7. Internal and external linking suggestions 8. Featured snippet optimization opportunity (identify one section to format for position 0)

3. Meta Description Batch Generator

Generate meta descriptions for 5 pages on a freelance copywriting website. Pages: 1. Homepage — Freelance copywriter specializing in SaaS landing pages 2. Services page — Landing pages, email sequences, website copy, ad copy 3. Blog post — "How to Write a Landing Page That Converts" 4. Case study — "How I Increased Conversions 40% for a SaaS Startup" 5. About page — 5 years of experience, worked with 50+ SaaS companies For each page generate 3 options: - Under 155 characters (Google truncates after this) - Include the primary keyword naturally - Include a benefit or result - End with a CTA or compelling reason to click - Use active voice - Do NOT start with the site name
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4. Content Refresh/Update

Help me update an existing blog post to improve its SEO ranking. Current article title: "10 Tips for Better Email Marketing" Current ranking: Position 14 for "email marketing tips" (page 2) Current word count: 1,200 words Top-ranking competitor word count: 3,000+ words What's missing compared to competitors: No examples, no statistics, no expert quotes, outdated information (references 2023 tools) Generate: 1. Updated title (3 options — more compelling + keyword-optimized) 2. Updated meta description 3. New sections to add (with outlines) 4. Existing sections to expand (with specific additions) 5. Updated statistics and data points to include 6. FAQ section to add (5 questions for featured snippet potential) 7. Internal linking opportunities 8. Estimated new word count target - Goal: move from position 14 to top 5

5. Local SEO Service Page

Write SEO-optimized service page copy for a local freelance service. Service: Freelance photographer in Austin, TX Target keyword: product photographer Austin TX Services offered: Product photography, food photography, headshots, real estate photography Differentiator: Same-day editing, natural lighting specialist, 200+ local businesses served Write a complete service page including: - SEO title and meta description - H1 with location + service keyword - Introduction addressing the local market - Service descriptions (4 services, 100 words each) - Local proof (neighborhoods/areas served, local clients) - Pricing section - FAQ (5 location-specific questions) - Schema markup suggestions (LocalBusiness) - 800-1000 words total - Naturally include location keywords without stuffing

6. Schema Markup Generator

Generate JSON-LD schema markup for my freelance service pages. Business: Freelance UX/UI designer Name: Alex Chen Design Location: Portland, OR (works remotely with clients worldwide) Services: UX Design, UI Design, Design Systems, User Research Price range: $5,000 - $25,000 per project Generate schema for: 1. LocalBusiness / ProfessionalService schema for the homepage 2. FAQPage schema for a services page with 5 common questions 3. Person schema for the about page 4. BreadcrumbList schema for a 3-level page hierarchy 5. Service schema for individual service pages For each, provide: - Complete JSON-LD code ready to paste into HTML - Brief explanation of what each schema does for SEO - Where to place it in the HTML document

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