Generate compelling and SEO-optimized article titles

An article title is the first element a reader sees… and Google. It must therefore be both optimized for search engine ranking and irresistible to click. This prompt helps you generate SEO-ready article titles, linked to a target query, audience, and specific tone.

When to use this prompt

To brainstorm SEO article ideas

Before publishing content on a blog or Medium

To improve an existing title

As part of a regular content strategy

To improve CTR in search results

What this prompt helps you achieve

5 to 10 titles optimized for a given keyword

Variations for A/B testing

Consistency with search intent

A tone aligned with brand and audience

Tips and mistakes to avoid

✓Do's

•Avoid vague or too generic titles
•Don't forget to naturally integrate the main keyword
•Include emotional or concrete elements: numbers, benefits, promises
•Be realistic and precise: no misleading "clickbait"

✗Don'ts

•Avoid titles that are too long (more than 60 characters)
•Don't neglect the user's search intent

Prompt Template

This is the base template with placeholders. Replace the placeholders with your specific information:

You are an SEO writing expert. Generate a list of article titles optimized for the keyword: {{main_keyword}}. The content targets the following audience: {{target_audience}}. The general topic is: {{topic}}. The desired tone is: {{tone}}. Consider the following search intent: {{search_intent}}. Generate between 5 and 10 varied proposals, optimized for SEO and with a good click-through rate. {{additional_context_block}}

Placeholder descriptions:

{{main_keyword}}Main keyword - e.g. marketing automation, SaaS business model…

{{target_audience}}Target audience - e.g. B2B marketers, startup founders, freelancers

{{topic}}Article topic - e.g. how to use Notion to plan your strategy

{{search_intent}}Search intent

{{tone}}Desired tone

{{additional_context}}Additional information (optional) - e.g. The title should include a number if possible.

Example of generated prompt

Here's an example with filled-in values:

You are an SEO writing expert. Generate a list of article titles optimized for the keyword: marketing automation. The content targets the following audience: early-stage startup founders. The general topic is: how to automate prospecting without sounding like a robot. The desired tone is: engaging. Consider the following search intent: informational. Generate between 5 and 10 varied proposals, optimized for SEO and with a good click-through rate. Also add these details: The title should include a number if possible.

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