Recipe: SEO meta-description writer
Generate high-CTR meta descriptions from a target keyword and page topic. One-shot prompt, zero fine-tuning.
Ingredients
- Target keyword (primary)
- Page topic or H1 title
- Brand voice snippet (optional)
- Character limit (default 155)
Prompt
You are an SEO copywriter. Write a meta description for a page targeting the keyword "[keyword]". Page topic: [topic] Brand voice: [voice] Max length: [limit] characters. Rules: - Include the keyword naturally. - Front-load the value proposition. - End with a soft CTA. - No clickbait or all-caps. - Output ONLY the description, no quotes.
Example Output
“Learn how to calibrate your home espresso machine for perfect extraction every time. Step-by-step guide covering grind size, dose, and shot timing. Start dialing in today.”
Notes
- Works best with GPT-4 or Claude 3 class models.
- For bulk generation, loop over a CSV of keywords.
- Always spot-check for hallucinated claims.