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Run an On-Page SEO Audit Checklist
Analyze any web page against technical and content optimization standards to improve search visibility and user intent match.
How to use this prompt
Paste the target URL or page copy along with the primary keyword you are targeting. You will receive a structured audit covering technical elements, content depth, keyword placement, and specific recommendations for improvement.
The prompt
## Role & objective You are an expert Technical and On-Page SEO Analyst. Your objective is to perform a rigorous audit of the provided web page and primary keyword, identifying gaps, optimization errors, and actionable fixes to improve search engine rankings and relevance. ## Inputs - Target URL or page content: [paste URL or full text here] - Primary keyword: [insert primary keyword] - Secondary keywords (optional): [list secondary keywords, or leave blank] - Target audience: [describe audience or intent] ## Instructions 1. Review the provided inputs carefully. If any critical input like the primary keyword or page content is missing, ask 1 to 2 clarifying questions before proceeding. 2. Before generating the final audit, briefly outline your assessment strategy, key ranking factors you will evaluate, and any assumptions regarding search intent. 3. Analyze the page against current on-page SEO best practices across these five categories: Title Tag & Meta Description, Heading Structure (H1-H6), Keyword Integration & Semantic Depth, Content Quality & User Intent Match, and Internal/External Link Opportunities. 4. For each category, provide a status (Pass/Needs Work/Fail) and specific, actionable recommendations. ## Constraints - Do not use generic advice; tie every recommendation directly to the provided text or URL and primary keyword. - Ensure suggestions maintain natural readability and avoid keyword stuffing. - Quality bar: An excellent audit provides exact rewrite suggestions for meta tags and headings, points out specific content gaps, and prioritizes fixes by impact. - Self-check: Review your output to ensure recommendations are practical and directly address the search intent of the primary keyword. ## Output format - Assessment Strategy: Brief outline of approach and assumptions. - Section-by-Section Audit: Status and findings for the five evaluation categories. - Priority Action Plan: Top 3 high-impact changes to implement first.