✅ AI + SEO Blogging Workflow Template
(Markdown version — can be copied into Notion or Google Docs as well)
1. Topic Research & Validation
Target Audience:
Search Intent:
Keyword Idea:
Search Volume (via Ubersuggest, Ahrefs, etc):
SEO Difficulty:
Related Questions (from People Also Ask, etc):
Top Ranking Pages:
Content Gaps:
2. Content Brief & Outline
Outline (H2s & H3s)
3. AI Content Generation
Use your preferred AI tool (e.g. ChatGPT, Jasper, Claude) to:
Expand outline sections
Generate FAQ content
Summarize competitor content (but rewrite in your tone)
Optimize for clarity, grammar, and tone
Prompts to Use:
“Write an engaging introduction for a blog post titled ‘{Title}’ targeted at {Audience}.”
“Expand on this point: {Bullet Point or Outline Item}”
“Suggest 5 catchy blog titles for {Keyword} with emotional hooks.”
4. SEO Optimization Checklist
Primary keyword in H1
Use keyword in first 100 words
H2s/H3s include keyword variations
URL slug is short & keyword-rich
Internal links to relevant pages
External links to credible sources
Image alt text optimized
Meta title (60 chars max)
Meta description (155–160 chars)
Use tools like Surfer SEO, RankMath, Yoast, or NeuronWriter to double-check optimization.
️ 5. Visuals
Featured Image (1200x630)
Infographics / Charts (use Canva, Midjourney, etc.)
Screenshots / Product Demos
Alt Text added to all images
️ 6. Upload & Format (CMS)
Paste content in CMS (WordPress, Ghost, Webflow, etc.)
Apply H1, H2, H3 formatting
Add images with alt text
Embed YouTube videos, Tweets if needed
Add Tags/Categories
7. Publish & Promote
Set publish date
Share on:
LinkedIn
X (Twitter)
Email newsletter
Reddit / Facebook Groups
Repurpose:
8. Performance Tracking
Google Search Console: Impressions / CTR
Google Analytics: Time on page / Bounce rate
Keyword rank tracking
Social shares / backlinks
