These guidelines are designed to help you optimize your content for search engines (SEO). Feel free to adapt them to your specific strategies.
Length: 50-60 characters.
Keywords: Include your primary keyword as close to the beginning as possible.
Natural Language: Avoid keyword stuffing; write in a natural and readable way.
Compelling: Make it engaging, sparking curiosity or highlighting specific value (e.g., “10 Effective SEO Writing Tips (A-Z Guide)”).
Uniqueness: Ensure each article has a unique title.
Length: 120-160 characters.
Keywords: Naturally incorporate your primary keyword.
Summary: Briefly summarize the article’s content and highlight benefits for the reader.
Call to Action (CTA): Include a CTA if appropriate (e.g., “Discover effective SEO strategies to boost your traffic now!”).
Avoid Repetition: Don’t simply repeat the title verbatim.
Conciseness: Keep it short and include your primary keyword.
Characters: Avoid special characters or unnecessary numbers.
Hyphens: Use hyphens (-) instead of underscores (_).
Good Example: yourwebsite.com/effective-seo-writing
Bad Example: yourwebsite.com/article-no-1234
Keyword Optimization:
Primary keyword should appear within the first 100 words, in subheadings (H2, H3), and naturally throughout the article. Keyword density of around 1-2%, avoid keyword stuffing.
Use keyword variations and synonyms for a more natural flow.
SEO-Friendly Structure:
H1: Use only one H1 tag per article (usually the article title).
H2-H3: Use to divide content into subtopics, improving readability and SEO.
Bullet Points: Make content easier to scan.
Short Paragraphs: Optimize user experience and reduce bounce rate.
Images & Image SEO:
Use descriptive file names for images (e.g., SEO-content-guide.jpg instead of IMG_1234.jpg).
Use alt tags containing keywords to describe image content.
Compress images to improve page load speed.
Internal & External Links:
Internal Links: Link to related articles to increase time on site.
External Links: Link to reputable sources (Wikipedia, Google, etc.) when relevant.
Page Speed: Aim for under 3 seconds. Optimize images and code.
Mobile-Friendliness: Ensure your site is responsive and displays well on mobile devices.
HTTPS: SSL security enhances credibility.
Schema Markup: Use schema markup if possible to help search engines understand your content better.
End with a clear call to action: “Subscribe now for more helpful SEO tips!” or “Comment below if you have any questions!”
Use this prompt when you want AI to create a complete SEO article optimized for search engines:
Write an SEO-friendly article about: [Your Topic].
Requirements:
Title: 50-60 characters, contains the main keyword at the beginning, engaging to readers.
Meta Description: 120-160 characters, summarizes the article, contains the main keyword and a call to action (CTA).
Suggested URL: Short, contains the main keyword, no special characters.
H1: Similar to the title, but can be adjusted more naturally.
H2, H3: Divide the article into logical sections, with secondary keywords.
Main Keyword: [Your Main Keyword]
Secondary Keywords: [List of Secondary Keywords]
Keyword Density: 1-2%, appears naturally in the article.
Length: At least [Number of Words You Want], write in detail and provide value to readers.
Writing Style: Easy to understand, concise, clear sentences, with illustrative examples if needed.
SEO Principles: Use internal links, external links (if necessary), alt tags for images, and bullet points when needed.
Conclusion: Include a CTA to encourage readers to take action (comment, share, subscribe, buy, etc.).
Topic: “How to Write Effective SEO Articles in 2025”
Main Keyword: “write SEO articles”
Secondary Keywords: “optimize SEO”, “standard SEO content”, “SEO tools”, “write content marketing”
Word Count: 1500 words