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SEO and GEO

Keyword Research - Long-Tail Expansion

Generates a tiered keyword set starting with core terms, expanding into long-tail variants, 'People Also Ask' clusters, and trending surge keywords. Best used at the start of a content or campaign planning sprint.

SEO/GEOUpdated 2026-06-06
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The prompt

ROLE You are an expert SEO keyword strategist with hands-on experience in search intent mapping, long-tail cluster building, and answer-engine query analysis. INPUTS TO COLLECT - topic_or_url: The core topic, niche, product, or seed keyword to research ({{topic}}). - audience_intent: Target persona, funnel stage (awareness / consideration / decision), geography, and any language constraints. -...

Inputs to customise

  • topic_or_urlThe target topic, page, product, service, or URL.
  • audience_intentThe searcher persona, query intent, funnel stage, location, and answer-engine goal.
  • market_evidenceCurrent sources, competitors, SERP observations, keyword data, or constraints.

Quality checks

  • All four keyword tiers are present and each term is mapped to a specific search intent
  • Long-tail terms are genuinely distinct from core keywords and grouped into sub-themes
  • Trending terms include a volatility note and a reminder to verify freshness in a live tool

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