10 Powerful ChatGPT Prompts for SEO (Ultimate Guide for 2023)

Introduction: ChatGPT is Everyone's Best Friend

ChatGPT burst onto the online scene in late 2022, and its parent company, OpenAI, is already forecasting revenues exceeding $200 million by the close of 2023, with a goal of reaching $1 billion by 2024.

The digital marketing world is buzzing with the limitless opportunities that AI offers, especially in the SEO landscape.

Even though ChatGPT is a relatively new player, it's already proving to be a valuable asset for SEO initiatives.

In this article, you'll find a curated list of 10 ingenious ways to leverage ChatGPT for optimizing your SEO game.

So, What's the Buzz About ChatGPT?

Known formally as "Generative Pretrained Transformer," ChatGPT is an AI-driven chatbot that can mimic human conversations, scour the web for data, crack jokes, brainstorm ideas, and so much more.

After its debut in November 2022, the public quickly recognized its advantages. Microsoft was quick to see its potential, investing a whopping $10 billion in OpenAI.

The allure of ChatGPT isn't just its cutting-edge AI tech; it's also an incredibly well-designed product. It merges the user-friendliness of a chatbot interface with the robust capabilities of artificial intelligence. The possibilities with ChatGPT are endless, and the best part? It's incredibly user-friendly.

You may already know that I occasionally venture into the world of SEO. So, let me guide you through some of the most effective ways I've discovered to harness ChatGPT for SEO gains.

How to Use ChatGPT Prompts for SEO

SEO is a multifaceted field, encompassing everything from on-page tweaks and technical enhancements to crafting compelling content for your audience.

The results you get from ChatGPT can vary widely based on the queries you input, but the potential benefits for your SEO strategy are significant.

I've put ChatGPT through a variety of SEO experiments to see its capabilities. The capabilities get endless especially when you use plugins in full force.

It's worth noting that while ChatGPT can offer valuable insights, it's not infallible. Its database only goes up to 2021, and even then, it can sometimes provide inaccurate information. Always double-check the data you extract from ChatGPT for accuracy.

Here's what my exploration revealed about the impact ChatGPT can have on your website's SEO strategy.

1. Keyword Research

• Related Keywords: Ask ChatGPT for a list of keywords related to your target keyword to expand your SEO strategy.
• Example: If you own a pizza shop in NYC, asking for related keywords could open up new possibilities by using prompts such as:

Give me a list of related keywords for [INSERT YOUR KEYWORD].‍

• Keyword Intent: Use ChatGPT to understand the search intent behind keywords.

💡 Pro Tip: Use Seo Assistant Plugin

Using the same prompt, you can utilize the SEO Assistant Plugin, and it will give you a list of related keywords with questions, modifiers and recommendations:

This extension can also provide FAQ ideas and other recommendations.

2. Build Content Around Certain Topics

• Example: For a pizza shop, ChatGPT might suggest articles like "The Best Vegan Pizza Toppings" or "Why NYC Pizza Stands Out." Just prompt ChatGPT like in example below.
• Topic Generation: Once you have your keywords, ChatGPT can help generate topics for content creation that you might’ve never thought about.

Example Prompt:

Write me a few sentences about the [Your Product/Service] I am selling at [Location] AND/OR [Business Type].

• Content Drafting: While ChatGPT can draft content, it's essential to ensure uniqueness and accuracy. Always edit and tailor the content to your voice.
• Audience Consideration: Different audiences, such as business and consumer bankers, will require varied content. ChatGPT can help brainstorm these differences.

3. Create A Keyword List Around Search Intent

Understanding search intent is crucial in modern SEO strategy. When you know what your potential customers are looking for, you can tailor your content and keywords to meet those specific needs. In this section, we will explore how ChatGPT can aid you in creating a keyword list centered around search intent.

What is Search Intent?

Search intent refers to the goal that a user has in mind when typing a query into a search engine. It can generally be classified into four types:

• Informational: The user is looking for information (e.g., "How to make pizza").
• Navigational: The user wants to go to a particular place on the Internet (e.g., "Facebook login").
• Transactional: The user intends to buy something or perform some web-mediated activity (e.g., "buy iPhone 12").
• Commercial Investigation: The user is looking to make a purchase soon but needs to compare or review options (e.g., "best smartphones 2023").

How ChatGPT Can Help With Your SEO Strategy

ChatGPT can generate a list of keywords based on search intent. For example, if you are a small business owner selling handmade soaps, you can ask ChatGPT for keywords related to "organic handmade soaps." ChatGPT may return a list that includes terms like "best organic soaps," "how are organic soaps made," or "organic soaps near me," each serving different types of search intent.

Steps to Generate Keywords with ChatGPT

1. Identify Your Main Keyword: Start by identifying the primary keyword you wish to target.
2. Specify the Intent: Clearly indicate the type of search intent you are focusing on.
3. Prompt ChatGPT: Use these details to craft a prompt for ChatGPT (See Example Below)
4. Analyze the Output: Go through the list generated by ChatGPT and pick the keywords that align well with your target intent and business goals. Always remember to do your own research.

Example Prompt:

Give me a list of keywords I could use for someone who is looking for [Product/Service] in [Location].

Sometimes coming up with keywords people search for can be a daunting task, and ChatGPT allows you to skip the headache with ideas of unique keywords people might search for.

Best Practices

• User-Centric Approach: Always keep the user's intent in mind rather than solely focusing on what you wish to promote.
• Double-Check: Validate the keywords using SEO tools to ensure they have good search volume and low competition.
• Incorporate into Content: Use these intent-based keywords to incorporate it inside your written content, so you know the problems you're solving for your target audience.

4. How to Create an SEO-friendly FAQ Section with ChatGPT

A significant part of enriching your blog posts lies in uncovering the questions your audience is keen on getting answers for. Incorporating a well-rounded FAQ section serves this purpose impeccably.

Beyond quenching your readers' search thirst, an FAQ section amplifies the overall worth of your piece. The cherry on top? It could land you a spot in the desirable "People Also Ask" section on Google, making your content more discoverable.

Generate FAQs with a Snap of a Finger:

6. How it Works: With a simple inquiry to ChatGPT, such as “What are some common questions related to [topic]?”, you’re handed a list of potential FAQs on a silver platter. And if you desire, you can even have ChatGPT draft some responses to those FAQs, like this: 3. List FAQ for the web page about [topic].
7. Prompt Example: "ChatGPT, generate a list of FAQs for a web page about [topic]." But this is a very basic one, let's explore something a little more advanced for SEO.
8. Why it's a Game-Changer: This not only saves you precious time but also provides a fresh perspective on what your audience might be curious about. Coupled with some schema.org markup, your helpful answers to these FAQs can earn a visually appealing snippet in Google’s organic search results. This method not only elevates user engagement but also has the potential to enhance your SEO standings. While the direct SEO impact of AI-generated content remains to be fully explored, blending AI assistance with human touch in content creation is a prudent approach to stay ahead in the game.

Here is the prompt:

Generate 10 unique FAQs with concise answers on the topic of [topic] for [target audience] ranking for [keyword], who have [level of knowledge] level of knowledge on this topic.

5. Easy Schema Markup Generation with ChatGPT

• Implementing schema.org markup on your website pages can significantly improve their visibility in organic search results, leading to a higher click-through rate (CTR). But, how do you go about it?
• If you have a WordPress website, plugins like All-in-one SEO are there to help. However, you can also use ChatGPT and Bard for a free solution.
• Use the prompt below to quickly generate schema markup for your web pages.

Browse with Bing (Important*)

Use "Browse with Bing" feature, and after that you can let ChatGPT surf your website page for you, finding related information to provide an accurate schema markup. If you don't know how to turn on "Browse with Bing" feature, feel free to read about it on "How to Connect ChatGPT to the Internet" article we wrote.

Here is the Schema Markup Prompt:

Generate a schema markup using Question and Answer. Find the relevant information on [INSERT YOUR URL]. Do not include any links that are not on [Your Domain] domain.

IMPORTANT: Watch out for random links ChatGPT can sometimes put inside the markup, you will still need to check it. Secondly, it can sometimes generate inaccurate information, so always check the code thoroughly.

Another Use Case: Schema Markup for Reviews

I used ChatGPT to create a schema markup based on reviews on my website and my e-commerce store. Sometimes it can fail to scan it properly, therefore I copy pasted some reviews I wanted to highlight, using the following prompt:

Generate a schema markup for my [Business Type] on [Insert URL], implementing the Reviews section into it. Use the following text to include inside: [INSERT YOUR WEBSITE'S TESTIMONIALS, NAMES, DATES, RATING].

6. Fast Data Collection on a [Topic] with Cited Sources

When it comes to backing up my claims, I usually find myself hopping from one website to another. ChatGPT removes this pain point from my life forever.

• How it Works: ChatGPT, in conjunction with Bing Search or WebPilot Plugin, can streamline this task by generating a list of sources from a variety of websites. Just ask it to give you data on a given topic and to provide sources.
• Caution: It's wise to review the list carefully, as ChatGPT may sometimes offer incorrect links.

By using ChatGPT which has its own Bing Search integration, or tools like Bard AI, you can efficiently gather all the data you need for your content. This approach is a significant time-saver.

Here is the Prompt:

Give me data on [Topic] with links to 5 reputable sources backing up your claims.

7. Generating Articles and Crafting SEO-Rich Conclusions with ChatGPT

We all know the struggle of summarizing lengthy articles or crafting that perfect conclusion that not only wraps up your thoughts but also ranks well for SEO. Let's delve into how you can use ChatGPT to summarize key points of an article and create an SEO-optimized conclusion.

• How it Works: ChatGPT can take a large chunk of text and condense it into a concise summary. This is particularly useful when you have an article that you want to summarize quickly.
• Prompt Example: "ChatGPT, summarize the following article text: [Article Text]"
• Crafting Conclusions: After summarizing, you can feed the summary back into ChatGPT to generate a compelling conclusion that is also optimized for your target SEO keywords.
• Prompt Example: "ChatGPT, write a conclusion for the summarized article that includes the keywords 'digital marketing' and 'SEO strategies'."
• SEO Optimization: ChatGPT can be programmed to include specific keywords in the conclusion, making it more likely to rank for those terms.
• Prompt Example: "ChatGPT, include the keywords 'content marketing' and 'lead generation' in the conclusion."
• Bing Search Integration: For an extra layer of validation, you can use Bing Search within ChatGPT to cross-reference facts or gather additional data to include in your conclusion.
• Prompt Example: "ChatGPT, search Bing for the latest trends in digital marketing to include in my conclusion."
• Caution: Always double-check the generated content for accuracy and relevance. ChatGPT is a tool, not a replacement for human judgment.

Example Prompt:

Compose a conclusion that effectively summarizes the key points of [Article Text], addresses the [Target Audience], and encourages further action or exploration. The conclusion should be approximately [Desired Word Count] words long. Make sure to incorporate [SEO Keywords] for optimization and ensure that the conclusion aligns with Google's content quality guidelines.

Automate Writing An Entire Article With SEO Content Master Prompt

This particular prompt is designed to be your ally in saving huge amount of time on blog writing for SEO. It meticulously aids in creating content that not only resonates with your readers but also adheres to SEO best practices, ensuring a favorable position on search engine result pages.

Here's how it unfolds its magic:

• Uniqueness: The prompt encourages the generation of fresh, original content, steering clear of the mundane or repetitive.
• Engagement: It fosters the creation of compelling narratives that keep your audience glued, enhancing user interaction.
• SEO-Optimization: The prompt is infused with SEO goodness, helping in embedding the right keywords naturally, optimizing meta tags, and ensuring an SEO-friendly structure, which is crucial for improving your online visibility.

Here is the Mega-Prompt:

Transform into SEOCONTENTMASTER, an AI coding writing expert with vast experience in writing techniques and frameworks. As a skilled content creator, I will craft a 100% unique, human-written, and SEO-optimized article in fluent English that is both engaging and informative. This article will include two tables: the first will be an outline of the article with at least 15 headings and subheadings, and the second will be the article itself. I will use a conversational style, employing informal tone, personal pronouns, active voice, rhetorical questions, and analogies and metaphors to engage the reader. The headings will be bolded and formatted using Markdown language, with appropriate H1, H2, H3, and H4 tags. The final piece will be a 2000-word article, featuring a conclusion paragraph and five unique FAQs after the conclusion. My approach will ensure high levels of perplexity and burstiness without sacrificing context or specificity. Now, inquire about the writing project by asking: "What specific writing topic do you have in mind?

Use This Follow-up Prompt After You Provide Your Info

Under any circumstances, DO NOT try to fit the article within one message. Instead, write at your own pace, step by step, and ask me to continue after which I will reply with "Yes", and you will continue writing the article until it is finished in as insightful and rich with content as possible way.

8. Generate Meta Titles and Descriptions with ChatGPT

Harnessing the full power of ChatGPT to generate meta titles and descriptions can significantly streamline this process, ensuring that your entries are not just click-worthy but also SEO-aligned. Here's a simplified roadmap to get you there:

• Keyword Identification: Kickstart the process by pinning down the keywords you wish to target. Make sure they resonate with the page content and align with your audience's search intent.

• Prompt Design: Next, craft a precise prompt to steer ChatGPT in the desired direction for generating the meta title or description. For instance, "Craft a meta title for a blog post on vegan pizza joints in NYC."

• Explore ChatGPT's Offerings: Post-prompt, ChatGPT will lay before you a variety of suggestions, each with a unique flavor.

• Mingle and Merge: Feel free to cherry-pick elements from ChatGPT's proposals, blending them to concoct a meta title or description that vibes well with your brand's tone and the chosen keywords.

This structured approach doesn’t just craft appealing meta entries but ensures they are in harmony with SEO requisites, paving a smooth path for your content in the digital realm. With ChatGPT as your companion, you're not just generating meta titles or descriptions; you're crafting digital doorways that beckon the audience with a promise of value.

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Here is the prompt for Meta Titles:

Create [X] distinct meta titles with a maximum of [Character Count] for the text below. They must be descriptive and contain the keywords [Keyword 1], [Keyword 2].

Here's the prompt for Meta Descriptions:

As a content marketer, write a catchy meta description for a blog post with the keyword [X] while ensuring that the meta description is [X] characters max.

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9. Generating Diverse Topics for Your Content Strategy

• Utilize ChatGPT to streamline topic generation, saving time in your content creation process.
• Example Scenario: If you run an online banking service, ChatGPT can help brainstorm various subjects to create and share educational content.
• Request a list of topics surrounding [topic[ from ChatGPT to broaden your content strategy.
• Explore beyond blogging and social media marketing; consider creating how-to guides and comparison charts.
• Tailor content to meet the needs and preferences of your target audience, such as differentiating topics for your target audience.

Here's the Prompt:

I want you to provide me with a concise numbered list of [x] topics surrounding [product/service] for [target audience] as well as creative types of content to share that information.

10. Improving Grammar with ChatGPT

• Paste your written copy into ChatGPT for spelling and grammar checks, ensuring polished and professional text.
• Example: After writing about your online banking service benefits, use ChatGPT to identify and correct any errors.
• ChatGPT can also help adapt copy to different common writing styles like Chicago or MLA format, enhancing the versatility of your content.

Here's the prompt:

I want you to correct the spelling and grammar in the following text:

Efficient, impactful, and valuable. This is why ChatGPT quickly resonated with users, reaching the one million user mark within just five days.

Additionally, ChatGPT is versatile, aiding users in adapting their text to various common writing styles, such as Chicago or MLA format.

Final Words

The horizon of SEO is constantly expanding, and with the advent of AI-driven tools like ChatGPT, the game is changing at a pace like never before. ChatGPT's ability to assist in keyword research, content creation, SEO analysis, and much more makes it a powerhouse for anyone looking to elevate their SEO strategy. The blend of user-friendly interface and robust AI capabilities allows even the SEO novices to step up their game and the seasoned professionals to save precious time. The journey we embarked on in this article, exploring the myriad ways to leverage ChatGPT for SEO, underpins the notion that we are just scratching the surface of AI's potential in digital marketing. As we venture into the uncharted territories of AI and SEO, the marriage of these two behemoths is bound to unveil strategies that could be game-changers in the digital realm.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is ChatGPT and how can it benefit my SEO strategy?

ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is a powerful AI-driven chatbot that can assist in various SEO tasks such as keyword research, content creation, and SEO analysis, enabling a more efficient and effective SEO strategy.

2. How can ChatGPT assist in keyword research for SEO?

ChatGPT can generate a list of related keywords, understand keyword intent, and even provide recommendations for FAQ sections, helping to enrich your SEO strategy.

3. Can ChatGPT create SEO-friendly content?

Yes, ChatGPT can help in generating ideas, outlines, and even full articles that are SEO-optimized, saving time and ensuring your content is aligned with SEO best practices.

4. Is ChatGPT accurate in providing SEO recommendations?

While ChatGPT is a powerful tool, it's advisable to double-check the recommendations and data it provides, especially since its database is updated only up to 2021. Combining its insights with other SEO tools and your own expertise is the best approach.

5. How can ChatGPT Prompts assist in improving the meta titles and descriptions for SEO?

ChatGPT can generate multiple variations of meta titles and descriptions based on the keywords and character count you provide, helping to streamline this crucial SEO task.

6. Can ChatGPT generate schema markup for SEO?

Yes, with specific prompts, ChatGPT can generate schema markup for your web pages, which is essential for improving visibility in organic search results.

7. What other SEO tasks can ChatGPT assist with?

ChatGPT can help with a variety of SEO tasks including data collection with cited sources, crafting SEO-rich conclusions, and even correcting spelling and grammar to ensure your content is polished and professional.