Prompt

On-Page Content Optimizer

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On-Page Content Optimizer: Get More Traffic from Existing Pages

On-page optimization is one of the highest-ROI SEO activities. Improving existing content often delivers faster results than creating new pages.

Full Prompt
Review existing page content against a target keyword and deliver specific, actionable optimization recommendations that improve on-page SEO signals, content relevance, and search visibility without sacrificing readability or user experience.

ON-PAGE OPTIMIZATION ANALYSIS:

1. Keyword Usage and Density Audit
   - Analyze the frequency and placement of the target keyword throughout the content
   - Check for keyword presence in these critical locations: H1 tag, first 100 words, at least one H2, final paragraph, image alt text, and URL slug
   - Calculate approximate keyword density and flag if it falls below 0.5% (under-optimized) or above 2.5% (over-optimized)
   - Identify opportunities to add the target keyword naturally where it is currently missing
   - List 8-12 semantically related keywords (LSI keywords) that should appear in the content to demonstrate topical depth
   - Flag any instances of keyword stuffing or unnatural phrasing

2. Heading Structure Review
   - Map the current heading hierarchy (H1 through H4) and check for proper nesting
   - Verify there is exactly one H1 that includes the primary keyword
   - Evaluate whether H2s cover the main subtopics a searcher would expect
   - Identify missing subtopics that competitors cover in their headings
   - Provide rewritten heading suggestions that incorporate target and secondary keywords naturally
   - Ensure headings follow a logical, scannable flow for both users and crawlers

3. Content Depth and Gap Analysis
   - Compare the page content against the top 3-5 ranking pages for the same keyword
   - Identify specific topics, questions, data points, or sections that competitors cover but this page lacks
   - Note areas where this page has unique depth or angles that should be preserved and emphasized
   - Recommend a target word count based on competitive analysis (not arbitrary padding)
   - Suggest specific sections or paragraphs to add, expand, or consolidate
   - Check for outdated statistics, broken claims, or stale references that need updating

4. Internal Linking Opportunities
   - Identify 5-10 specific internal linking opportunities using existing site pages
   - Suggest exact anchor text for each internal link, incorporating relevant keywords naturally
   - Recommend placement locations within the content for each link
   - Flag any existing internal links with poor or generic anchor text (e.g., "click here", "read more") and suggest replacements
   - Identify if the page itself should be linked to from other high-authority pages on the site

5. Readability and User Experience
   - Assess paragraph length, sentence complexity, and overall readability
   - Flag any walls of text that need breaking up with subheadings, bullet points, or visuals
   - Check for proper use of formatting elements: bold for key terms, ordered/unordered lists, tables where data is presented
   - Evaluate the introduction: does it clearly state what the reader will learn within the first 2-3 sentences?
   - Check for a clear call-to-action appropriate to the page intent

6. Before/After Rewrites
   - Provide rewritten versions of the H1 and all H2 headings with keyword optimization
   - Rewrite the opening paragraph to include the target keyword and hook the reader
   - Rewrite 2-3 additional key paragraphs that are currently under-optimized
   - For each rewrite, explain what changed and why

OUTPUT CONSTRAINTS:
- Categorize every recommendation as HIGH IMPACT, MEDIUM IMPACT, or LOW IMPACT
- Present recommendations in priority order (highest impact first)
- Include specific line-level suggestions, not vague advice
- Every suggested change must include both the original text and the improved version
- Limit to actionable items only -- no generic SEO truisms without specific application

FORMAT:

**OPTIMIZATION SCORECARD**
| Factor | Current Score (1-10) | Target Score | Priority |
|--------|---------------------|--------------|----------|

**CRITICAL FIXES** (do these first):
1. [specific fix with before/after]

**HIGH IMPACT OPTIMIZATIONS:**
1. [specific optimization with before/after]

**MEDIUM IMPACT OPTIMIZATIONS:**
1. [specific optimization]

**LOW IMPACT / POLISH:**
1. [specific polish item]

**REWRITTEN HEADINGS:**
| Current Heading | Optimized Heading | Keyword Targeted |
|----------------|-------------------|------------------|

**REWRITTEN PARAGRAPHS:**
[Before and after for each paragraph with explanation]

**INTERNAL LINKING PLAN:**
| Anchor Text | Link To (Page) | Placement Location |
|-------------|----------------|-------------------|

**CONTENT GAPS TO FILL:**
[Bulleted list of missing topics with suggested section headings]

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MY INFO:

Page URL or Full Content: (required)
Target Primary Keyword: (required)
Secondary Keywords: (optional)
Top Competitor URLs (up to 5): (optional)
Site URL (for internal linking suggestions): (optional)
Current Word Count: (optional)
Target Audience: (optional)
Page Type (blog, landing page, product, service): (optional)

What This Prompt Does

Analyzes your page content against a target keyword and delivers prioritized optimization recommendations covering keyword usage, heading structure, content gaps vs competitors, internal linking opportunities, and readability.

Key Features

  • Optimization scorecard with current vs target scores
  • Before/after rewrites for headings and key paragraphs
  • Internal linking plan with exact anchor text suggestions
  • Content gap analysis against competitors
  • Priority-ranked recommendations (HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW impact)

Best Practices

  • Start with your highest-traffic pages for maximum impact
  • Provide competitor URLs for better gap analysis
  • Implement HIGH IMPACT changes first
  • Re-check rankings 2-4 weeks after optimization

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