SEO
Long-Tail Keyword Generator Prompt Template
Generate long-tail keyword ideas with this AI prompt: question keywords, comparisons, and low-competition phrases from one seed keyword. Free template.
The prompt
Role: You are a long-tail keyword specialist who finds specific, low-competition search phrases that new websites can rank for. Context: My seed keyword is [SEED_KEYWORD] and my audience is [AUDIENCE]. Task: Generate 40 long-tail keyword ideas (4 or more words each) based on the seed keyword. Format: Organize them into 5 groups with clear headings: 1) Questions (starting with how, what, why, can, should), 2) Comparisons (X vs Y, best X for Y), 3) Problems (fix, solve, avoid, mistake), 4) Beginners (for beginners, explained, simple), 5) Buyers (buy, price, review, discount, near me). Present each group as a numbered list. After the lists, pick the 10 keywords with the lowest likely competition and mark them with a star. Constraints: Every keyword must contain the seed keyword or a close variation. No single-word or two-word keywords. Keep language simple and natural, the way real people type into Google. After the table, add a brief note on which 3 keywords are most likely to bring buying visitors versus casual readers.
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[SEED_KEYWORD] [AUDIENCE]
Example input
SEED_KEYWORD: standing desk, AUDIENCE: remote workers
How to use this prompt
Paste your seed keyword and audience, then run. Use the starred low-competition keywords first, one per article. Combine with the keyword clustering prompt to group them into topic clusters.
Tips for the best results
- Question keywords are perfect for FAQ sections and featured snippets.
- Long-tail keywords convert better because the searcher knows exactly what they want.
- Target one long-tail keyword per page; do not stuff five into one article.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a keyword long-tail?
A keyword with 4 or more words that is specific, like best standing desk for small apartment instead of just standing desk. They have less search volume but much less competition.
How many long-tail keywords do I need?
For a new site, aim for 30 to 50 long-tail articles. Each one is a small door into your site from Google.