Blog post SEO optimizer for posts that slipped down the rankings
You have a post that used to bring visitors and now sits on page two, or a new one that never took off. This prompt has your agent compare it with the pages that outrank it, show exactly what is missing or outdated, and rewrite the weak sections so you can update the post instead of starting over.
The prompt
- Optimize my blog post [POST URL] for the keyword [TARGET KEYWORD]. Search Google for the keyword and compare my post with the top 5 results: intent, headings, topics covered, freshness, length, images and FAQ. Also check my title tag, meta description, H1, intro, headings, internal links, image alt text and outdated facts or dates. Give me a prioritized edit list (what to add, cut, update and merge), then write the improved version: new title and meta description, a stronger intro that answers the question fast, rewritten weak sections and new sections for the gaps. Keep my voice and anything that is still good. Mark every change in the Word file so I can review it. [EXTRA CONTEXT]
What to change
- [POST URL]: The live post, e.g. "pathandpaddle.com/blog/best-beginner-kayaks", or attach the draft.
- [TARGET KEYWORD]: The main search phrase, e.g. "best kayak for beginners".
- [EXTRA CONTEXT]: Optional: e.g. "traffic dropped 40% since March", "we now sell two of these kayaks", or a Search Console export of the post's queries.
Example result
- Diagnosis · "Best Beginner Kayaks" (example)
- • Intent mismatch: the top results are buying guides with picks by use. Your post is mostly about kayak types.
- • Outdated: "best kayaks for 2023" in the title and two discontinued models
- • Missing topics: sit-on-top vs sit-inside for beginners, weight limits, how to transport a kayak, inflatable options
- • Slow start: your first recommendation appears after 600 words
- Edit list (most impact first)
- • Put a short "Our top picks" list in the first screen
- • Replace the 2 discontinued models with current ones
- • Add a section: Sit-on-top or sit-inside: which is easier?
- • Add a section: Inflatable kayaks for beginners with no storage
- • Merge the two history paragraphs into one sentence
- • Add alt text to 9 images ("blue sit-on-top kayak on a lake", not "IMG_2041")
- • Link to your "how to choose a paddle" and "kayak safety checklist" posts
- New title and meta
- • Title: Best Kayaks for Beginners: 7 Easy, Stable Picks
- • Meta: Stable, easy-to-paddle kayaks for first-timers, picked by use: lakes, rivers, small cars and tight budgets. Plus what to check before you buy.
- New intro
- The best beginner kayak is wide, stable and light enough to carry alone. For most people that means a 10 to 12 foot sit-on-top. Below are seven picks we have paddled ourselves, sorted by where you plan to go.
- What stays
- • Your safety tips section (better than any competitor's)
- • Your own photos from test days
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and add your post URL and the keyword it should rank for.
- Paste it into todo.is, or send it to your agent on WhatsApp. Attach a Search Console export if you have one.
- Your agent compares your post with the current top results and builds a ranked edit list.
- Review the tracked edits in Word, keep what you like, and update the post on the same URL.
Tips for a better result
- Update the existing post on the same URL instead of publishing a new one. It keeps its links and history.
- Attach the post's Search Console queries. They often reveal a better keyword than the one you aimed for.
- Only change the date when you have made real updates. Readers notice fake freshness.
- Ask your agent to check the post again in 6 weeks with a recurring to-do, and report whether positions moved.
blog post SEO optimizer: FAQ
- How do I know which blog posts to optimize first? Start with posts on page 2 or low page 1 that already get impressions. They are closest to gaining traffic. A Search Console export shows them.
- Should I change the URL of an old post? Usually no. Keep the URL and update the content. If you must change it, add a 301 redirect from the old one.
- How often should I refresh blog posts? Review important posts at least once a year, and sooner for topics that change fast like prices, product picks or rules.
- Will the agent keep my writing style? Yes. Ask it to keep your voice and it only rewrites the weak parts, with every change marked so you can accept or reject it.
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