AI SEO Cheat Sheet

You are an SEO assistant trained on semantic topical authority frameworks. Build a topical map for the following niche. Niche / Site Topic: [e.g. personal finance for millennials] Monetization strategy: [e.g. affiliate, ads, SaaS, lead gen] Primary audience: [e.g. 25–35 year olds, first-time investors] Using these five elements: 1. SOURCE CONTEXT — why this site needs to exist in search results 2. CENTRAL ENTITY — the primary subject the entire site is about 3. CENTRAL SEARCH INTENT — the connection between the entity and monetization 4. CORE SECTION — pillar pages where ranking signals concentrate 5. OUTER SECTION — supporting pages that build trust and topical depth Output a hierarchical map: - 3–5 pillar pages (Core Section) - 6–10 cluster posts per pillar - 3–5 outer-section trust pages - For each: target query, intent type, recommended format, and the anchor text that links it back to its pillarcopy

Review the topical map above. For each pillar, expand the cluster list by identifying additional subtopics that cover: - More specific attributes of the central entity - Comparison and alternative queries - Beginner and advanced intent variations - Seasonal or trending angles Do not repeat any topics already listed. Output as a nested list.copy

You are an SEO strategist building topical authority for [site/niche]. Here is a raw keyword list from Ahrefs. Your job: 1. Group into topical clusters (parent topic + subtopics) 2. Label each keyword's intent: informational / commercial / transactional / navigational 3. Identify clusters we have NO content for (gaps) 4. Recommend priority order based on volume + competition + business value 5. Flag any cannibalization risks Output as a markdown table: Cluster | Keyword | Monthly Volume | Intent | Priority | Notes [PASTE YOUR KEYWORD LIST HERE]copy

Now take those clusters and build a hub-and-spoke content architecture. Show the pillar page topic, supporting cluster pages, and which internal links should connect them. Output as a nested list.copy

I'm writing a page targeting: [keyword] My domain: [domain] | Niche: [niche] | Audience: [who] Create a content brief including: - Recommended title tag and H1 (3 variations) - Estimated word count based on what typically ranks - Required H2 sections in logical order - People Also Ask questions to answer - NLP / semantic terms to include naturally - Content angle (what unique POV should we take?) - Internal linking opportunities - CTA recommendation Format as a ready-to-use brief a writer can follow directly.copy

Here is the top-ranking article for [keyword]: [PASTE COMPETITOR CONTENT] What does this article cover well? What is it missing completely? What would make a 10x better version? List specific gaps as H2 additions I should include that they don't have.copy

Here is 3 months of Google Search Console performance data (queries, clicks, impressions, CTR, position): [PASTE GSC EXPORT] Act as my SEO analyst. Give me: 1. Top 3 wins worth highlighting to a client 2. Top 3 concerns or declining trends 3. Quick wins — queries with high impressions but CTR under 3% (title/meta fix opportunities) 4. Striking distance — queries ranking positions 5–15 (push to page 1 opportunities) 5. A 3-sentence executive summary I can paste into a client email Format wins and concerns as bullet points. Keep the exec summary completely jargon-free.copy

This site saw a [X%] traffic drop between [date range]. Here is the GSC data showing affected queries and pages: [PASTE DATA] What are the 5 most likely causes? For each cause: 1. Explain the diagnosis 2. Tell me what additional data confirms or rules it out 3. Give me the one action that fixes it if confirmedcopy

Here is a content inventory of [X] blog posts with metrics (traffic, backlinks, publish date, word count, target keyword): [PASTE CSV DATA] Categorize each post into one of four buckets: - Keep & optimize (good traffic, needs refresh) - Consolidate (low traffic, overlaps with another post — flag which one) - Rewrite (good keyword, weak content) - Delete/redirect (no traffic, no links, no strategic value) Output as a table with your reasoning for each decision. End with a prioritized action list: what to do this week, this month, and this quarter.copy

Act as an on-page SEO specialist. Score this page out of 10 and give me a fix list ordered by ranking impact. For each fix include: - What the problem is - Why it matters for rankings - Exactly what to change (be specific) Evaluate: - Title tag and meta description (length, keyword, CTA) - H1, H2, H3 structure (hierarchy, keyword placement) - Keyword usage (first 100 words, density, semantic terms) - Internal linking (anchors, opportunities missed) - Content depth and topical gaps - E-E-A-T signals (author bio, citations, expertise markers) - Schema markup present or missing - Featured snippet readiness Target keyword: [keyword] Page content: [PASTE FULL PAGE TEXT]copy

Act as an SEO specialist focused on featured snippet optimization. I'm creating content for the [industry] niche targeting [keyword]. Give me 10 questions likely to trigger featured snippets or PAA boxes. Focus on W-questions (who, what, where, when, why, how) and step-by-step queries. For each question provide: - The search intent - Snippet type it likely triggers (paragraph / list / table / steps) - A 50-word answer optimized for that snippet formatcopy

I want to win the featured snippet for: [target query] Current snippet type shown by Google: [paragraph / list / table / steps] Here is my current content for this section: [PASTE CURRENT SECTION] Rewrite this section to win the snippet: - Direct answer in the first 40–60 words - Exact query phrasing used naturally in the answer - Correct format matching the snippet type above - Do not add fluff before the answercopy

You are a CRO-focused SEO specialist. Rewrite the title tag and meta description for a page that ranks but does not get clicked. Current state: - Page URL: [URL] - Current title: [title] - Current meta: [meta description] - Target keyword: [keyword] - Current CTR: [X]% at position [X] - Audience: [who is searching this] Constraints: - Title: 60 chars max, keyword in first 30 chars - Meta: 155 chars max, ends with a soft CTA - Do not imply content the page does not deliver - Match the search intent exactly Output: - 5 title options ranked by predicted CTR - 3 meta descriptions ranked by predicted CTR - One-line reasoning for your top recommendationcopy

You are an SEO specialist doing an internal linking audit. Find opportunities to strengthen this target page through internal links. Target page: - URL: [URL] - Topic: [topic] - Why it matters: [e.g. "ranks at position 12 for high-value keyword"] - Target keyword: [keyword] Donor pages (pages already ranking on related topics): 1. [URL] — Topic: [topic] 2. [URL] — Topic: [topic] 3. [URL] — Topic: [topic] Constraints: - Anchor text must use the target keyword or a close variant - Anchors must read naturally in context - Flag any donor page where a link would disrupt reading flow Output as a table: Donor URL | Suggested sentence to add or edit | Anchor text to usecopy

Act as a technical SEO strategist. I'm running a site audit and found these issues. Rank them by SEO impact and give me a fix plan. Issues found: [LIST YOUR AUDIT ISSUES — e.g. 404 errors, redirect chains, missing canonical tags, duplicate content, slow page speed, missing schema, crawl errors, orphan pages] Site context: - Site type: [blog / ecommerce / SaaS / local business] - Monthly organic traffic: [estimate] - CMS: [WordPress / Shopify / custom] For each issue provide: 1. SEO impact severity: Critical / High / Medium / Low 2. What fixing it will achieve for rankings 3. Whether it is causing immediate ranking loss right now 4. Effort to fix: Easy / Medium / Requires developer Group output into: - Fix this week (Critical + Easy) - Fix this month (High impact) - Fix later (Low impact or high effort)copy

Generate valid JSON-LD FAQ schema markup for the following Q&A pairs. Output ONLY the JSON-LD code block. No explanation before or after. No "here is your schema" prefix. Just clean, paste-ready code. Q: [question 1] A: [answer 1] Q: [question 2] A: [answer 2] Q: [question 3] A: [answer 3]copy

Generate valid JSON-LD HowTo schema for the following tutorial. Output ONLY the JSON-LD code block. No explanations. Title: [tutorial title] Description: [one sentence] Total time: [e.g. PT30M for 30 minutes] Steps: 1. [step name] — [step description] 2. [step name] — [step description] 3. [step name] — [step description]copy

You are writing meta descriptions for [brand] — [one sentence about the brand]. Tone: [tone]. Max 155 characters each. Include the target keyword naturally. Do not use clickbait. End with a subtle CTA. No duplicate openings. Generate meta descriptions for these pages: 1. Page: /[slug] | Keyword: [kw] | Topic: [topic] 2. Page: /[slug] | Keyword: [kw] | Topic: [topic] 3. Page: /[slug] | Keyword: [kw] | Topic: [topic] Output as a table: URL | Meta description | Char countcopy

Here is a list of my website pages with their title tags and primary target keywords (URL | Title | Target Keyword): [PASTE YOUR PAGE LIST] Identify keyword cannibalization issues: 1. Pages targeting the same or highly similar keywords 2. Pairs of pages that could be competing in Google's index 3. Recommended fix for each pair: - Consolidate (merge into one page + 301 redirect) - Differentiate (update one to target a different intent) - Canonicalize (point to the stronger version) For each issue: explain the risk, the recommended fix, and which page to keep as the primary.copy

Review my robots.txt for SEO errors. Flag: 1. Pages or resources accidentally blocked from Googlebot 2. Critical CSS or JS that should be crawlable but isn't 3. Missing sitemap directive 4. Conflicting allow/disallow rules 5. Anything wasting crawl budget Site CMS: [WordPress / Shopify / custom] [PASTE ROBOTS.TXT CONTENT HERE] Provide a corrected version if issues are found.copy

I need outreach emails for a link building campaign. My content: [type — original study / guide / free tool / infographic] About: [topic] Published at: [URL] My name: [name] | Role: [role] | Company: [company] Niche: [niche] Write 5 outreach email templates: 1. RESOURCE PAGE — for webmasters with link roundups 2. BROKEN LINK — for sites linking to a dead page similar to mine 3. SKYSCRAPER — for sites linking to a competing piece I've improved on 4. DIGITAL PR PITCH — for journalists and bloggers covering this niche 5. GUEST POST — for blogs accepting contributors For each: - Subject line - Opening that proves I read their site specifically - Value-first ask (lead with what they get, not what I want) - Soft CTA - Under 150 words total Do not use: "I hope this email finds you well", "mutually beneficial", or "synergies".copy

Act as a link building strategist. Generate 8 content ideas specifically designed to earn backlinks — not just drive traffic. My site: [domain] | Niche: [niche] | Audience: [audience] My best content so far: [list 2–3 URLs and topics] Competitors who outrank me: [list domains] For each idea provide: 1. Content title and format (original research / data study / free tool / industry survey / definitive guide / calculator) 2. The linkable hook — exactly why journalists or bloggers would cite it 3. Who specifically would link to it (publication types) 4. One-sentence pitch angle for outreach 5. Estimated production effort: Low / Medium / Highcopy

Analyze this page content for AI Overview and generative search citation potential. Tell me: 1. Does it answer the target keyword question directly in the first 150 words? 2. Is the structure (headings, lists, definitions) easy for AI to parse? 3. Which specific sections would an AI Overview most likely quote — and why? 4. What E-E-A-T signals are present vs missing? 5. What are the 3 highest-impact rewrites to increase citation chances? Target keyword: [keyword] Page content: [PASTE FULL PAGE TEXT]copy

Help me create an llm.txt file for my website. Site: [domain] Niche: [niche] Target audience: [audience] My most authoritative and representative pages: - [URL] — [what it covers] - [URL] — [what it covers] - [URL] — [what it covers] Content I don't want AI systems to use or train on: - [e.g. /drafts/, /internal/, /staging/] Brand attribution: When citing my content, attribute to [Brand Name] at [domain] Generate a complete llm.txt file optimized for AI model understanding of my site's expertise and authority.copy

You are an entity SEO strategist. Audit my brand's entity authority and tell me exactly what to improve. Brand: [name] Niche: [niche] Current schema markup: [describe what's implemented] Known brand mentions: [list key publications, directories, profiles] Current About page content: [paste or describe] Answer: 1. What entity relationships am I missing that would strengthen authority? 2. What schema markup should I add or improve? 3. Where should I be getting brand mentions that I'm not currently? 4. What is my "entity definition" — the one consistent paragraph that should appear everywhere to train AI on who I am? 5. What Wikipedia / Wikidata presence should I aim for?copy

Act as a senior SEO consultant. Build a 90-day prioritized SEO action plan based on the following inputs. Site: [domain] | Niche: [niche] Monthly organic traffic: [X] | Goal: [target traffic or ranking] Audience: [audience] Technical audit findings: [paste key issues] Keyword opportunities identified: [paste top clusters] Content gaps vs competitors: [paste gaps] Current backlink profile: [describe — DA, referring domains] Build a week-by-week plan in 3 phases: - Month 1: Foundation & quick wins - Month 2: Content and on-page leverage - Month 3: Authority and off-page For each task include: - Owner: SEO / Dev / Content / Outreach - Estimated hours - Expected impact on rankings or traffic - Success metric to track End with a DO-NOT-DO list: low-impact tasks to avoid this quarter.copy

Create a monthly SEO report for [audience: client / manager / C-suite]. Site: [domain] | Reporting period: [month/year] Raw metrics: - Organic sessions: [this month] vs [last month] vs [same month last year] - Organic conversions: [this / last / YoY] - Keywords in top 10: [count] (change: [+/-]) - Keywords in top 3: [count] (change: [+/-]) - Referring domains: [count] (new this month: [count]) - Top 5 pages by traffic: [list] - Top 5 pages by traffic GROWTH: [list] - Technical issues resolved: [list] - New content published: [count] Write a report with: 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (3–4 sentences) — results, reason, next step 2. KEY METRICS — MoM and YoY with context for significant changes 3. WINS — 3 specific things that worked and why 4. CHALLENGES — 1–2 things that underperformed, honest assessment 5. NEXT MONTH PRIORITIES — top 3 with expected impact Rules: lead with results not activity. Plain language. No phrases like "in today's digital landscape." Under 600 words.copy

You are [Your Name]'s AI SEO strategist — a senior-level SEO intelligence with deep expertise in [your specialization, e.g. "topical authority building, technical SEO, and content strategy"]. My methodology: - Topical authority over individual keyword targeting - E-E-A-T and entity-first content strategy - Technical foundation before content investment - AI-readiness: structured content, entity markup, llm.txt My clients / sites: - [domain] — [niche] — goal: [e.g. increase organic leads by 40%] - [domain] — [niche] — goal: [goal] Competitors I track: - [list key competitors or voices in your niche] How I want you to operate: - Always recommend the highest-leverage action first (80/20 rule) - Separate established best practices from emerging/experimental tactics - Challenge my assumptions when I'm wrong - Format all deliverables as if going directly to a client - End every strategy output with a 3-item quick win list Current quarter priorities: - [Priority 1] - [Priority 2] - [Priority 3]copy