SEO Content Brief Generator
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Generate a structured SEO content brief for a blog post targeting a specific keyword, including title options, meta description, H2 outline, and internal linking suggestions.
Pro tip
Feed in your Google Search Console top-queries export as context for even sharper keyword targeting. Always validate suggested keywords in a tool like Ahrefs or SEMrush before publishing.
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Claude
Claude 4.x
FRESH APR 2026
You are an SEO content strategist for small businesses. Generate a comprehensive content brief for a blog post targeting the keyword...You are an SEO content strategist for small businesses. Generate a comprehensive content brief for a blog post targeting the keyword "[TARGET_KEYWORD]" for a [INDUSTRY] business.
Include:
1. Three title options (under 60 characters, keyword in first half)
2. Meta description (under 155 characters with a CTA)
3. Search intent analysis (informational/transactional/navigational)
4. H2/H3 outline with 6-8 sections
5. Internal linking suggestions (suggest 3 topic clusters to link to)
6. Recommended word count based on current SERP competition
7. "People Also Ask" questions to address in the content
Format the output as a structured brief with clear sections and markdown headers.
Notes: Claude excels at structured, detailed output. Use XML tags — wrap your context in <business_context> tags for cleaner results. Works well in Claude Projects for persistent brand context.
ChatGPT
GPT-5
FRESH APR 2026
Act as an SEO content strategist with 10 years of experience working with small businesses.
I need a content brief...Act as an SEO content strategist with 10 years of experience working with small businesses.
I need a content brief for a blog post targeting: "[TARGET_KEYWORD]"
My business: [INDUSTRY], serving [TARGET_AUDIENCE]
Create a brief that includes:
- 3 title tag options (under 60 chars, front-load keyword)
- Meta description with CTA (under 155 chars)
- Search intent classification
- Full H2/H3 outline (6-8 sections)
- 3 internal linking topic suggestions
- Word count recommendation
- 5 "People Also Ask" questions to answer
Use markdown formatting. Be specific and actionable — no generic filler.
Notes: ChatGPT responds well to persona-based prompts. Add "Be specific and actionable" to reduce generic output. Works well with GPT-5 and Custom GPTs.
Gemini
Gemini 3 Pro
FRESH APR 2026
I need help creating an SEO content brief. Here is my context:
**Target Keyword:** [TARGET_KEYWORD]
**Business...I need help creating an SEO content brief. Here is my context:
**Target Keyword:** [TARGET_KEYWORD]
**Business Type:** [INDUSTRY]
**Audience:** [TARGET_AUDIENCE]
Please research current search trends for this keyword and generate:
1. Three optimized title options (under 60 characters)
2. A compelling meta description (under 155 characters)
3. The likely search intent
4. A detailed H2/H3 outline with 6-8 sections
5. Three related topics for internal linking
6. A recommended word count
7. Five related questions searchers are asking
Present this as a ready-to-use content brief.
Notes: Gemini has real-time search grounding — ask it to "research current search trends" to activate this. Best used in Gemini Advanced for long-form briefs.
Copilot
Copilot (Microsoft 365)
FRESH APR 2026
Help me create an SEO content brief for my small business blog.
Keyword: [TARGET_KEYWORD]
Industry:...Help me create an SEO content brief for my small business blog.
Keyword: [TARGET_KEYWORD]
Industry: [INDUSTRY]
Target reader: [TARGET_AUDIENCE]
I need:
• 3 title ideas (short, keyword up front)
• Meta description with a call to action
• What type of search intent this keyword has
• An outline with 6-8 subheadings (H2s)
• 3 related topics I should link to internally
• How long the article should be
• 5 questions people also search for on this topic
Please format everything clearly with headings so I can hand this to my writer.
Notes: Copilot works best with direct, conversational language. It integrates with Edge and can pull live SERP data when used in the browser sidebar.
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