Keyword Research Prompt: Find Low-Competition Terms

This keyword research prompt uncovers long-tail keywords with intent, difficulty scores, and content ideas. Enter a seed topic, paste into any AI tool.

The prompt

Role:
Act as an SEO strategist with deep experience in keyword research for content sites.

Context:
The seed topic is [SEED_TOPIC]. The target audience is [AUDIENCE]. Planned content type: [CONTENT_TYPE]. Target market: [GEO].

Task:
1. Generate 30 keyword ideas grouped into 4 clusters: informational, commercial, transactional, and long-tail questions.
2. For each keyword, estimate search intent, competition level (low/medium/high), and a content angle in under 12 words.
3. Flag 5 quick-win keywords: low competition with clear commercial or high-traffic informational intent.
4. Suggest one pillar-topic structure linking the clusters with internal links.
5. List 5 question keywords formatted as FAQ-ready H2s.

Format:
- Markdown table: Keyword | Intent | Competition | Content angle
- Quick wins (5)
- Pillar structure outline
- FAQ-ready questions (5)

Constraints:
- No single-word head terms; every keyword must be 3+ words.
- Questions must start with who, what, where, when, why, or how.
- Do not invent search-volume numbers; use relative labels (low/medium/high) only.
- Every keyword must be relevant to [AUDIENCE]; no vanity terms.

Variables to fill in

Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:

[SEED_TOPIC] [AUDIENCE] [CONTENT_TYPE] [GEO]

Example input

SEED_TOPIC: home espresso machines; AUDIENCE: home baristas on a budget; CONTENT_TYPE: buying guides and tutorials; GEO: United States

How to use this prompt

Copy the prompt. Fill in the seed topic and audience. Paste into any AI tool, then validate the best ideas in a real keyword tool before writing.

Tips for the best results

Tip: AI estimates are directional only — confirm volume and difficulty in Ahrefs, Semrush, or Search Console data.
Tip: Run once per content type; blog keywords differ sharply from product-page keywords.
Tip: Save the quick-win list and re-run quarterly to catch seasonal shifts.