The method
Use this prompt in ChatGPT to generate a list of relevant keywords for a local business. Provide specific details about the business type, location, and target audience to refine the results. Analyze search volume to prioritize keywords. Refine using Ahrefs.
The prompts
Prompt 1
I am doing SEO for [Business Name], a [Business Type] located in [City, State]. Our target audience is [Describe Target Audience]. Suggest a list of 20 long-tail keywords related to our business that customers in [City, State] might use to find us. Prioritize keywords with local intent and those that address specific customer needs or problems. Include potential variations and synonyms. Please provide an estimated monthly search volume for each keyword in [City, State] or, if unavailable, a larger metropolitan area nearby.
Prompt 2
Act as a local SEO expert. Provide a list of 15 question-based keywords that potential customers in [City, State] would ask related to [Business Name]'s [Business Type]. The business is located at [Specific address or area]. For each keyword, also suggest a brief snippet (under 160 characters) of content that could be used to answer the question on our website or in a Google My Business post. Consider common problems our business solves. Include terms that indicate a strong local search intent (e.g., 'near me', '[City, State]').