Use AI the right way—research faster, write better, and publish content that actually ranks.
🚀 Why an AI‑Assisted SEO Workflow Matters
AI can speed up research and drafting, but rankings still depend on E‑E‑A‑T (experience, expertise, authoritativeness, trust) and search intent. The winning playbook in 2025 is to combine AI with a disciplined SEO process: keyword → outline → facts → draft → optimize → interlink → publish → monitor.
🧭 The 8‑Step AI SEO Workflow (End‑to‑End)
1) Define Search Intent & Angle
Decide whether the query is informational, transactional, or comparison. Your title and H2s should mirror the intent.
2) Keyword & Topic Clustering
- Pick a primary keyword and 3–5 supportive subtopics (FAQs, comparisons, use cases).
- Create a cluster map: one pillar + several supporting posts interlinked under
/ai/.
3) Research with Perplexity AI (Cited Sources)
Use Perplexity AI to gather fresh, citation‑backed facts and stats. Save sources to your notes app (Notion/Sheets) for attribution.
4) Outline with ChatGPT (Role + Constraints)
Give ChatGPT a role (“SEO strategist + editor”), add constraints (target word count, audience, tone), and request a detailed H2/H3 outline. See: 10 Prompting Tips.
5) Draft with AI, Add Human Signal
- Draft sections with ChatGPT, but inject your own examples, screenshots, and first‑hand notes.
- Fact‑check statements via Perplexity’s citations before publishing.
6) On‑Page Optimization (2025 Checklist)
- Title tag (≤ 60 chars) + meta description (140–160 chars).
- Primary keyword in H1; variations in H2/H3.
- Descriptive alt text for images; compress to keep Core Web Vitals green.
- Add JSON‑LD via Rank Math/Yoast (preferred: JSON‑LD). See our guide: JSON‑LD for Blogs (coming soon).
7) Internal Links with /ai/ Root
- Link up to your pillar pages and across the cluster using
/ai/paths. - Add 2–4 external links to credible sources (docs, studies, original announcements).
8) Publish, Inspect, and Iterate
- Submit URL in Google Search Console.
- Validate structured data in Rich Results Test.
- Refresh posts quarterly—update stats, tools, and screenshots.
📋 Reusable Prompt Templates
Outline prompt: “Act as an SEO strategist and editor. Create an outline for a 1,200‑word article on ‘{topic}’ for readers who are {audience}. Include H2/H3s, FAQs, and a CTA. Optimize for {primary keyword} and related terms {list}.”
Fact‑check prompt: “List claims in this draft that require citations. For each, provide 1–2 credible sources with links.”
🧩 Example Interlink Map for The Computer Next
- Pillar: AI Productivity Stack 2025
- Support: Top Free AI Tools · Perplexity for Research · ChatGPT Prompting Tips · AI Productivity Automation
⚠️ Pitfalls to Avoid
- Thin or generic AI text without personal insight.
- Outdated facts—block quotes stats behind citations and dates.
- Ignoring Core Web Vitals (slow pages blunt rankings and ad revenue).
✅ Quick Publish Checklist
- Compelling title & hook; H2s match intent
- Unique examples, screenshots, or mini‑case study
- Internal links using
/ai/paths; 2–4 credible external links - Rank Math/Yoast fields complete; JSON‑LD valid
- Featured image (1200×630), compressed and with descriptive alt
🔗 Related Reading
- Top 5 Free AI Tools to Use in 2025
- How to Use Perplexity AI for Research
- 7 Ways to Automate Your Life With AI
- The Ultimate AI Productivity Stack
Tags: AI SEO, Content Strategy, Rank Math, JSON‑LD, ChatGPT, Perplexity
