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Outline a blog post

Copy-paste blog outline prompt with SEO-aware structure, angle, and section plan for ChatGPT or Claude.

Prompt

Create a comprehensive blog post outline for: [Topic/Title]

Include:

1. Title and Meta Information
   - SEO-optimized title
   - Meta description
   - Target keywords
   - Estimated word count

2. Introduction
   - Hook/opening statement
   - Problem statement
   - What readers will learn
   - Value proposition

3. Main Content Structure
   - H2 headings with brief descriptions
   - H3 subheadings under each section
   - Key points to cover in each section
   - Supporting examples or case studies

4. Practical Elements
   - Actionable tips or steps
   - Checklists or frameworks
   - Tools or resources to mention
   - Real-world examples

5. Visual Content Suggestions
   - Images or diagrams needed
   - Infographics opportunities
   - Screenshots or examples
   - Charts or data visualizations

6. Conclusion
   - Key takeaways summary
   - Call-to-action
   - Related topics to link to

7. SEO Optimization
   - Internal linking opportunities
   - External link suggestions
   - FAQ section ideas
   - Schema markup suggestions

Format as a structured outline ready for writing.

How to use

  1. 01

    Before the prompt, specify your context: "Target audience: [e.g., junior designers]. Tone: [e.g., casual/professional]. Goal: [e.g., educate/persuade]."

  2. 02

    Replace [Topic/Title] with your specific topic. Be clear: Instead of "AI Design", write "How to Design AI Chat Interfaces for Mobile Apps"

  3. 03

    If you have reference posts: Paste URLs of similar blog posts you like and say "Create an outline similar to these but about [your topic]"

  4. 04

    Paste the modified prompt into your preferred AI tool, like ChatGPT or Claude

  5. 05

    Review the outline: Ask "Expand section 3 with more examples" or "Reorder sections for better flow" or "Add a section about [specific topic]"

  6. 06

    Use the outline as your writing roadmap: Copy each H2 section into separate documents and ask AI to expand them into full content

Tips

  • For SEO blogs: Include target keywords and monthly search volume in your context. Example: "Target keyword: AI design patterns (2.9k searches/month)"
  • Ask for multiple outline versions: "Give me 3 different outline structures for this topic" then pick the best
  • For listicles: Specify the number - "Create a 10-step guide" is better than just "guide"
  • Save good outlines as templates: Next time, say "Use the same structure as [previous topic] but for [new topic]"
  • If writing for a specific platform (Medium, Substack, LinkedIn): Mention it for platform-specific best practices