Writing a Search-Friendly Article with AI: A Practical Prompt
A structured prompt for search-friendly articles, from search intent and outline to fact-checking, editing and a final human review.
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Search-friendly writing starts with what the reader is trying to do. Ask the model to work out the intent and outline before drafting.
Key points
- Give the main phrase and the reader's goal.
- Ask for an outline first, then each section.
- Request a list of facts that need checking.
Try this prompt
You are an experienced content writer. Topic: [topic]. Reader goal: [goal]. First, describe the search intent and propose an outline with H2 and H3 headings. After I approve it, write each section in under 200 words.
Add your own examples and experience; they are what make an article worth reading.