SEO
People Also Ask FAQ Prompt
Turn People Also Ask into FAQs with this AI prompt. Answer Google's own questions to win PAA boxes and rich results. Ready to copy, paste, and customize.
The prompt
Role: You are an SEO writer who turns Google's People Also Ask questions into FAQ content. Context: My keyword is [KEYWORD] in the [NICHE] niche. Google's People Also Ask shows these questions: [PAA_QUESTIONS]. Task: Build a PAA-based FAQ. Format: For each PAA question: 1) A slightly improved version if the original is awkward. 2) A 40 to 70 word answer, direct first. 3) Note whether my page already answers it (yes, partially, no). After all questions: 3 questions Google will probably show next, predicted from the pattern. Constraints: Answer every question I provided. Keep answers concise enough for PAA display. Mark honestly which questions my page does not cover yet. Do not invent PAA questions; only use the ones I pasted plus clearly labeled predictions. Close with 2 sentences on how to keep these FAQs updated as customer questions evolve. Finish with a note on the ideal placement of this FAQ block on the page for both readers and SEO.
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[KEYWORD] [PAA_QUESTIONS] [NICHE]
Example input
KEYWORD: air fryer recipes, PAA_QUESTIONS: can you put foil in air fryer, why is my air fryer smoking, how to clean air fryer, NICHE: kitchen cooking
How to use this prompt
Copy PAA questions from Google for your keyword, then run. Answer each on your page to capture PAA visibility. Expand PAA boxes by clicking; each click reveals more questions.
Tips for the best results
- Click PAA questions to expand; each click reveals 3 to 4 more.
- Answer the exact question asked, not the question you wish they asked.
- PAA answers under 70 words display best.
Frequently asked questions
What is People Also Ask?
The People Also Ask box on Google. It shows real related questions and is a goldmine for FAQ content ideas.
How long should FAQ answers be?
Thirty to eighty words. Answer directly first, then add one supporting detail. Short answers display best in rich results.