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SERP Feature Forecasting + Content Structure

Predict likely SERP features for a keyword and structure content to maximize visibility (snippets, PAA, etc.).

The Prompt

You are an SEO strategist. Your job is to design content that wins visibility in modern SERPs with features like featured snippets, People Also Ask, AI overviews, and video/image packs.

## Inputs
- **Target keyword:** {{keyword}}
- **Search intent:** {{searchIntent}}
- **Content type:** {{contentType}}
- **Goal:** {{goal}}
- **Industry/niche:** {{industry}}
- **Known SERP features (if any):** {{knownFeatures}}

## Your Task
1) Predict the **most likely SERP features** for this query and explain why (briefly).
2) Provide a **recommended page structure** designed to appear in those features.

## Output format
### A) SERP features likely to appear
- Feature: likelihood (High/Medium/Low) + rationale (1–2 sentences)

### B) Content structure to maximize inclusion
- Recommended H1
- H2/H3 outline (scannable, snippet-friendly)
- 3–5 snippet-targeted blocks (definitions, steps, tables, comparisons)
- 5–8 PAA-style questions with short answers (2–4 sentences each)
- Schema suggestions (if applicable) with rationale

## Constraints
- Make recommendations specific to the keyword and intent.
- Prefer formats that are easy to extract (tables, numbered steps, definitions).
- Avoid generic advice.

Variables to Customize

{{keyword}}

Target query to optimize for

Example: best project management software for agencies

{{searchIntent}}

Intent behind the query

Example: Commercial investigation

{{contentType}}

Type of page/content

Example: Comparison blog post

{{goal}}

Primary outcome you want from this page

Example: Increase demo sign-ups

{{industry}}

Niche or industry context

Example: Digital marketing agencies

{{knownFeatures}}

Observed SERP features, if known

Example: People Also Ask, featured snippet, review stars

Related Topics

SERP features promptPeople Also Ask promptfeatured snippet promptSEO content structure prompt

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