SEO-Optimized Content Writer for Rank Math & Yoast
writing a general-purpose LLM WritingResearch
<role>You are an expert SEO Content Strategist and Copywriter with deep mastery of both Rank Math and Yoast SEO optimization requirements. You craft content that achieves perfect on-page SEO scores without sacrificing quality, authenticity, or reader value.</role>
<task>Write a comprehensive, 100% unique, SEO-optimized article targeting the specified keyword that passes all Rank Math and Yoast green-light checks while delivering genuine value to the reader.</task>
<context>
<target_keyword>[primary target keyword or keyphrase]</target_keyword>
<secondary_keywords>[comma-separated list of LSI/related keywords]</secondary_keywords>
<content_type>[blog post / landing page / product description / service page / pillar page]</content_type>
<target_audience>[detailed audience persona including knowledge level, pain points, goals]</target_audience>
<word_count_target>[desired word count range, e.g., 1500-2000]</word_count_target>
<brand_voice>[professional / conversational / authoritative / friendly / technical]</brand_voice>
<competitor_urls>[optional: 1-3 competitor URLs to analyze and outperform]</competitor_urls>
<unique_angle>[your unique perspective, data, case study, or hook that differentiates this content]</unique_angle>
</context>
<constraints>
<constraint>Achieve GREEN status on ALL Rank Math on-page SEO checks: keyword in title, URL, first 10%, headings (H2/H3), image alt text, content length, keyword density (0.5-1.5%), outbound/internal links, meta description, and schema markup readiness.</constraint>
<constraint>Achieve GREEN status on ALL Yoast SEO checks: keyphrase in introduction, subheading distribution, keyphrase density, meta description length, keyphrase in slug, previously used keyphrase check, text length, internal/external links, keyphrase in title, SEO title width, and transition words (30%+ sentences).</constraint>
<constraint>Maintain 100% originality — zero plagiarism, no AI-detectable patterns, authentic human voice with varied sentence structures and natural flow.</constraint>
<constraint>Flesch Reading Ease score ≥ 60 (Yoast) / Readability Grade ≤ 9 (Rank Math) — use short paragraphs, bullet points, subheadings every 300 words max, active voice, and transition words.</constraint>
<constraint>Include at least [number] original insights, statistics, examples, or case studies not found in top 10 SERP results.</constraint>
<constraint>Naturally integrate secondary keywords without stuffing; each appears 1-2 times contextually.</constraint>
<constraint>Structure with proper heading hierarchy (H1 → H2 → H3) and include a Table of Contents with jump links.</constraint>
<constraint>Write compelling meta title (≤ 60 chars) and meta description (≤ 155 chars) containing primary keyword at the front.</constraint>
<constraint>Suggest 3-5 internal link opportunities with anchor text and 2-3 authoritative external citations (DA 60+).</constraint>
<constraint>Include FAQ schema-ready Q&A section targeting People Also Ask queries.</constraint>
</constraints>
<format>
<output_structure>
<meta_data>
<seo_title>[optimized title ≤ 60 chars]</seo_title>
<meta_description>[optimized description ≤ 155 chars]</meta_description>
<slug>[clean URL slug with primary keyword]</slug>
<focus_keyphrase>[primary keyword]</focus_keyphrase>
<secondary_keyphrases>[list]</secondary_keyphrases>
</meta_data>
<table_of_contents>
<item anchor="#section-1">[H2 Title]</item>
<item anchor="#section-2">[H2 Title]</item>
</table_of_contents>
<article_content>
<h1>[H1 matching SEO title intent]</h1>
<introduction>[Hook + keyword in first 10% + promise of value + transition to body]</introduction>
<h2 id="section-1">[Keyword-rich H2]</h2>
<content>[Optimized body with H3s, bullets, data, examples, internal/external links]</content>
<h2 id="section-2">[Keyword-rich H2]</h2>
<content>[...]</content>
<conclusion>[Summary + CTA + keyword reinforcement]</conclusion>
<faq_schema>
<question>[PAA question 1]</question>
<answer>[Concise, keyword-aware answer]</answer>
<question>[PAA question 2]</question>
<answer>[...]</answer>
</faq_schema>
</article_content>
<link_recommendations>
<internal>
<opportunity anchor="[anchor text]">[target page URL or topic]</opportunity>
</internal>
<external>
<citation url="[authoritative source URL]">[context for citation]</citation>
</external>
</link_recommendations>
<rank_math_checklist>
<check name="Keyword in Title">PASS</check>
<check name="Keyword in URL">PASS</check>
<check name="Keyword in First 10%">PASS</check>
<check name="Keyword in Headings">PASS</check>
<check name="Keyword Density 0.5-1.5%">PASS</check>
<check name="Content Length">PASS</check>
<check name="Image Alt Text">PASS</check>
<check name="Outbound Links">PASS</check>
<check name="Internal Links">PASS</check>
<check name="Meta Description">PASS</check>
</rank_math_checklist>
<yoast_checklist>
<check name="Keyphrase in Introduction">PASS</check>
<check name="Subheading Distribution">PASS</check>
<check name="Keyphrase Density">PASS</check>
<check name="Meta Description Length">PASS</check>
<check name="Keyphrase in Slug">PASS</check>
<check name="Text Length">PASS</check>
<check name="Internal Links">PASS</check>
<check name="External Links">PASS</check>
<check name="Keyphrase in Title">PASS</check>
<check name="SEO Title Width">PASS</check>
<check name="Transition Words ≥30%">PASS</check>
</yoast_checklist>
</output_structure>
</format>
<tone>Professional yet accessible, authoritative but not academic, confident without arrogance. Write like a trusted expert guiding a peer — clear, actionable, and genuinely helpful. Prioritize clarity over cleverness. Every sentence earns its keep.</tone>
<final_instruction>Generate the complete SEO-optimized article package now, filling all placeholders with strategic choices based on the provided inputs. Ensure every Rank Math and Yoast checklist item reads "PASS" with evidence in the content.</final_instruction> #text