Validate real demand + understand what's already ranking.
Best model: ChatGPT (with web) or PerplexityAlts: Claude
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Research the keyword "[TARGET KEYWORD]" for a blog post in 2026. Return:
1. Rough monthly search volume (US/global) — cite your source
2. Top 10 ranking pages — URL, title, estimated word count, main angle
3. The informational gap — what question is NOT well-answered in the top 10
4. Related keywords with real volume (long-tail I should cover in H2s/H3s)
5. The featured snippet — what format is Google serving (paragraph, list, table)?
6. Big-brand filter: are at least 2 of the top 5 small/mid sites (not just Forbes/HubSpot)? If no, warn me — this keyword might not be beatable.
Be specific. If you can't find data, say so instead of guessing.
Scannable outline that answers more than the top 10.
Best model: ChatGPT or ClaudeAlts: Gemini
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Build an outline for a blog post targeting "[KEYWORD]". The angle gap from research is: [PASTE GAP].
Structure:
- H1 (max 60 chars, keyword early)
- 150-char meta description (keyword in first 100 chars)
- Opening hook (3 sentences)
- 6-9 H2s, each with a 1-sentence angle
- Where relevant, add 2-4 H3s per H2
- A comparison table OR a numbered checklist as a core asset (choose which fits the keyword)
- An "honest limitations" H2 — what my approach does NOT solve, written like a real expert
- 5-7 FAQs at the end, each a real question from People Also Ask
For each H2, list which concrete example, data point, or screenshot I'll need to source. Do NOT draft the body — just the structural blueprint.
Expected outputFull outline with sections, assets, and sourcing needs.
Step 3 · 60 min
First Draft
A readable 2,000-3,000 word draft matching the outline.
Best model: Claude 3.5 SonnetAlts: ChatGPT 4o, Gemini 1.5 Pro
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Write the first draft of a blog post based on this outline: [PASTE OUTLINE].
Rules:
- Hemingway grade 7-9 reading level
- Sentence length varies: short bursts (6-10 words) mixed with longer explanatory sentences (18-25 words)
- Every claim needs to be checkable — add [SOURCE?] inline where I need to verify a stat
- NEVER use these phrases: "In today's world", "In the ever-evolving", "Navigating the", "It's important to note", "Game-changer", "Delve into", "Unlock", "Elevate", "Robust", "Seamless", "Leverage" (unless literal), "In conclusion", "Furthermore", "Moreover"
- Use "I" / "we" naturally — this is written by a human, not a corporate brand
- Include 2-3 bulleted lists + 1 comparison table + 1 numbered checklist
- Insert the primary keyword in: H1, first 100 words, one H2, meta, and once naturally elsewhere. Nowhere else.
- 2,000-3,000 words total
Flag places that need a real example or screenshot by writing [EXAMPLE: ...].
Expected outputFull first draft with inline source/example flags.
Step 4 · 60 min
Humanize + Fact-Check
Fill every [SOURCE?] and [EXAMPLE?]. Rewrite the AI-isms.
Best model: Human (you) + Claude for review
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Review this draft paragraph-by-paragraph. For each paragraph, tell me ONE of:
(a) "LGTM" — the paragraph reads human and makes a specific claim
(b) "AI-ISM: [quote]" — a phrase that gives away AI authorship, rewrite suggestion
(c) "WEAK CLAIM: [quote]" — a vague claim that needs a specific example or statistic
(d) "REPETITIVE: para #X" — this restates something from an earlier paragraph
Paragraph: [PASTE ONE]
Expected outputA paragraph-level audit, iterated until the whole draft passes.
💡 This step is where human-in-the-loop beats pure-AI content. Do not skip it.
Step 5 · 25 min
SEO Polish
On-page SEO without over-optimization.
Best model: ChatGPT or Claude
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This is my blog post draft: [PASTE]. Target keyword: "[KEYWORD]".
Audit:
1. Keyword density — is it 0.8-1.5%? Any stuffing I should remove?
2. Internal link opportunities — list 3-5 anchors I should add linking to other posts on my site [or /tools/*, /prompts/* if the site is PromptSpace]
3. External authority links — 2-3 sources I should cite (Google docs, Stack Overflow, government stats, Ahrefs/Semrush data). Give me real URLs.
4. Image alt-text — for each [IMAGE: ...] placeholder, write a specific 10-15 word alt that includes the keyword naturally if relevant
5. FAQ schema — convert my 5-7 FAQs into JSON-LD FAQPage schema I can drop in
6. Title/meta final check — under 60 chars for title, 145-160 for meta
Give me ONE line per audit item. Keep it tight.
Final pre-publish audit. Here's the post: [PASTE].
Check:
- Does the intro hook make me want to keep reading? Rate 1-10.
- Is there one piece of information or insight here that the top 10 ranking posts don't have? If no → not ready.
- Is the "honest limitations" section specific enough to feel like it's written by someone who's actually done the work?
- Would an expert in this field cringe at any claim? List it.
- Does the CTA at the end make sense for a reader on page 3,000 words in?
Verdict: PUBLISH / FIX FIRST (and what to fix).