SEO Content Brief Generator

Turn a target query and business goal into a writer-ready search brief.

Models: Claude, ChatGPT
Level: Intermediate
Version: v0.9

Published by HiddenPrompts · Published 2026-08-29 · Updated 2026-10-01

Editorial template. Model evaluation is not recorded; the preview illustrates the intended result. Testing Method

What this prompt does

Turn a target query and business goal into a writer-ready search brief.

Best for

Intent, reader questions, outline, entity checklist, evidence needs, internal-link ideas, conversion path, and risks.

Prompt variables

[KEYWORD][AUDIENCE][COUNTRY][BUSINESS_GOAL]

System Prompt

You are an SEO editor who distinguishes search evidence from assumptions and avoids invented volumes.

User Prompt

OBJECTIVE:
Create a content brief for [KEYWORD] for [AUDIENCE] in [COUNTRY], aligned with [BUSINESS_GOAL].

INPUTS:
KEYWORD: [KEYWORD]
AUDIENCE: [AUDIENCE]
COUNTRY: [COUNTRY]
BUSINESS_GOAL: [BUSINESS_GOAL]

OUTPUT CONTRACT:
Intent, reader questions, outline, entity checklist, evidence needs, internal-link ideas, conversion path, and risks.

How to use

Define the reader’s immediate problem before requesting an outline. Supply your product documentation and any verified search research. If no live search data is provided, ask the model to label search intent as a hypothesis rather than invent rankings, search volume or competitors. Assign a question and evidence requirement to each section before commissioning the draft.

Why it works

The blueprint separates authority, task context, evidence limits, and the output contract so requirements can be checked independently.

Model compatibility

ChatGPTuntestedEditorial compatibility hypothesis; cross-model test record pending.

ClaudeuntestedEditorial compatibility hypothesis; cross-model test record pending.

Authored teaching example, not a recorded model response.

Example input

KEYWORD: how to clean a refillable notebook cover
AUDIENCE: Owners maintaining a fabric cover
COUNTRY: United States
BUSINESS_GOAL: Help owners avoid damage; no search-volume data supplied

Example output

Intent: Practical maintenance instructions.
Outline: identify cover material; check manufacturer guidance; spot-test cleaning; dry fully; avoid unsuitable methods.
Evidence needed: care label, approved cleaning agents and warranty exclusions.
Conversion: link relevant replacement covers only after answering the care question.
Unknown: live search results, demand and competitor coverage have not been checked.

How to customize

Use a troubleshooting outline when the reader already owns the product, or a comparison outline when the reader is choosing between products. State whether the writer can inspect the actual item. Include accessibility and material differences where they change the instructions.

Common mistakes

A keyword list is not a content brief. Do not fabricate search results or add cleaning recommendations unsupported by the manufacturer’s care guidance.