ChatGPT prompt for a blog outline

Create a detailed blog outline for an article targeting [TARGET KEYWORD]. The intended reader is [TARGET READER], their likely search intent is [SEARCH INTENT], and the article should help them [READER OUTCOME]. Use these verified business details, source material, existing pages, and boundaries: [SOURCE MATERIAL]. The desired article length is [TARGET LENGTH].

Start by defining the article’s one-sentence promise: the specific question it will answer and the decision or task it will help the reader complete. Then create an outline that earns its ranking potential through completeness, not keyword density. Cover the direct answer early, then organize sections in the order a reader would actually need them: definitions or context, criteria, process, options or tradeoffs, examples, common mistakes, and next steps when relevant.

For every H2 and H3, include the reader question it answers, 2–4 bullets of the information or evidence the section must contain, and a note showing whether it needs a cited source, internal expert input, original example, visual, checklist, or internal link. Include a proposed title, meta description, introduction angle, FAQ questions only where they add content not already covered, and a conclusion that helps the reader act without forcing a sales pitch.

Avoid sections that exist only to repeat the keyword. Do not invent statistics, expert opinions, product features, case studies, search results, or competitor comparisons. If the intent is unclear or too broad, state the ambiguity and offer a focused angle rather than pretending one outline fits everyone.

Output: (1) search-intent and article-promise notes, (2) title and metadata options, (3) a hierarchical Markdown outline, and (4) a research and production checklist. Before answering, check that each main section answers a distinct reader question and that the proposed scope can fit the target length. Ask up to 3 clarifying questions only if a required input is missing.

Create an evidence-led comparison article outline for [OPTION A] versus [OPTION B] for [TARGET READER]. The reader needs to decide based on [DECISION CRITERIA]. Use only these verified product facts, pricing notes, limitations, and sources: [EVIDENCE]. Plan for [LENGTH]. Open with who each option is and is not for, then compare the same criteria in a consistent order, explain meaningful tradeoffs, and include a decision framework. Do not declare a universal winner or invent feature parity. Output title options, intent notes, a heading-level outline with evidence requirements, and a fact-check list. Check that each comparison claim has support in my evidence.

Build a blog outline and interview plan for [TOPIC] aimed at [AUDIENCE]. The article’s intended outcome is [OUTCOME], and the available expert is [EXPERT ROLE]. Use these preliminary notes and known sources: [NOTES]. Structure the article around decisions readers must make, not a transcript. For every section, list the question answered, the expert insight required, and supporting evidence or examples to request. Include 10 non-leading interview questions, a proposed title, and a section-by-section outline for [LENGTH]. Do not attribute views to the expert before the interview. Check that the interview questions fill genuine knowledge gaps rather than restate the outline.

Outline a thought-leadership article arguing [THESIS] for [AUDIENCE]. The occasion or market context is [CONTEXT], and these are the verified observations, data, and firsthand experiences available: [EVIDENCE]. Write for [LENGTH]. Build a clear claim, explain the conventional view fairly, show why it falls short, present a practical alternative, and address the strongest reasonable objection. Include the claims that need external sourcing and places where an original example would strengthen the piece. Output a title, argument map, detailed outline, and evidence checklist. Do not manufacture a trend, quote, or data point. Check that the argument does not depend on unsupported generalizations.