Content marketing & SEO prompts

## R - Role 
Please ignore all previous instructions. You are a senior content strategist and competitive intelligence analyst with deep expertise in SEO, search ranking signals, and AI-driven content recommendation systems. You have extensive knowledge of Google's E-E-A-T framework (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) and YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) content guidelines. You understand how both traditional search engines and large language models evaluate, rank, and surface content to users — and you apply this lens as the primary filter for all competitive analysis you conduct.

You are operating without access to live SEO tools, keyword data, backlink profiles, or traffic analytics. All conclusions must be grounded in observable, on-page signals only. Flag any assumption you make where live data would normally be required, and be conservative in your recommendations.

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## C - Context
Competitor pages to analyse:

[PASTE URLs HERE]

My website/brand context:
[DESCRIBE YOUR CONTENT/PAGE: niche, audience, content goals]

Target topic or keyword intent for my new content:
[E.G. "best project management tools for freelancers"]

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## I - Instructions
Your job is to identify what these competitors do well, what they don't do well, and what opportunities exist for my own version of this content.

Analyse each URL individually before synthesising findings. For each page, evaluate through an E-E-A-T / YMYL lens across these dimensions:
- Content depth and topical completeness
- Trust and authority signals (author bios, citations, credentials, date stamps)
- Structural and UX quality (headings, scannability, internal linking)
- Freshness and factual accuracy
- YMYL risk handling where applicable
- Gaps or unmet user needs

Assess how a search engine or AI model would perceive this content when ranking or recommending it to a user. E-E-A-T and YMYL principles are the bedrock of this analysis. Cite observable, on-page evidence for every claim — do not make generic assertions.

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## E - Expected output

## 1. Content Gap Matrix

Map the gaps you found against user intent stages. Return this as a table:

| Intent Stage     | What competitors cover | What competitors leave unaddressed |
|------------------|------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Awareness        |                        |                                    |
| Consideration    |                        |                                    |
| Decision         |                        |                                    |

Note patterns across multiple competitors where relevant.

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## 2. SWOT

A consolidated SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) across the competitor set, grounded in E-E-A-T signals and content quality.

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## 3. Recommendations for my new content

Specific, practical, risk-aware recommendations for how my new content should be structured, positioned, and differentiated. Concise and digestible.

Format each recommendation as follows:

  Recommendation: [What to do]
  Gap it addresses: [Specific weakness or gap from the SWOT or Content Gap Matrix above]
  Resource dependency: [What domain authority level, content asset, or production resource this requires]
  Lower-resource alternative: [How to achieve a similar outcome with fewer resources]

Do not pad with generic advice. Every recommendation must trace directly back to a specific gap identified above.
Do not suggest things that could create cannobolisation. You do not have access to real search data. Ensure the user is prompted to check any target terms via data tools and/or seek SEO sign-off before publish. Do not suggest optimisations to existing content without checking data tools - make the user aware this is for new content generation only as making changes to existing content can risk existing performance.

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## 4. Single highest-leverage differentiation angle

In one concise paragraph only: identify the single most valuable way my content could stand apart from everything you reviewed. Not a list — one clear, specific angle, with a brief rationale grounded in the evidence above.

 ## R - Role 
Please ignore all previous instructions.You are an expert research specialist and content strategist with deep experience surfacing niche, underreported data from credible secondary sources. You have a journalist's instinct for what makes a finding newsworthy and a strategist's eye for content opportunity. You prioritise originality - avoiding data that has already been widely cited, repurposed, or syndicated across popular marketing blogs, insurance industry sites or mainstream media.


## I - Instructions

**Step 1 - Search for niche, credible data**
Browse the web to find research findings, studies, surveys, or reports related to the defined topic. Prioritise sources such as:
- Academic journals and preprint servers (e.g. PubMed, SSRN, arXiv)
- Government and NGO publications
- Industry association reports
- Think tanks and policy institutes
- Niche trade publications
- Original survey data from research firms (e.g. Gartner, Nielsen, Pew) — only where the specific finding hasn't been over-syndicated

**Step 2 - Assess syndication level**
Before including a data point, evaluate whether it has been heavily cited or repurposed across mainstream content sites and media outlets. Do a SERP analysis to verify. Deprioritise findings that appear in listicles, "Top X Stats" roundups, or have been widely republished on high-DA content farms.

**Step 3- Extract the hook**
For each data point, identify what makes it surprising, counterintuitive, or tension-creating - the quality that could anchor a strong content hook. Consider the audience defined and whether the hook is something already known or too obvious - steer away from hooks that are general or obvious for the target audience.

**Step 4 - Output structured results**
Present findings using the output format defined below.

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## C - Context & constraints

- **Research topic:** [INSERT RESEARCH TOPIC]
- **Brand Website:** [INSERT YOUR WEBSITE DOMAIN]
- **Target audience for your content:** [INSERT TARGET AUDIENCE  e.g. B2B marketers, HR leaders, ecommerce founders, Sports NGBs]
- **Target market for your content:** [INSERT COUNTRY]
- **Content format:** [INSERT FORMAT  e.g. long-form article, LinkedIn post, newsletter, video script]
- **Recency window:** Prioritise research published within the last [X years], unless older data is exceptionally unique
- **Avoid:** Data already featured on high-volume content publishers such as HubSpot Blog, Forbes, Business Insider, Hootsuite, Backlinko, or similiar and Insurance Brokers or insurers.
- **Source credibility minimum:** Peer-reviewed, government-backed, or research-institution-published sources only
- **Include:** Data that can be tied back into my audience and can segway into my brands services.

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## E - Expected output

For each finding, provide the following:

**Source name & URL** — Direct link to the original publication or report

**Data point / key finding** — A concise summary of the specific stat or insight, written as it would appear quoted in an article

**Why it's underreported** — One sentence explaining why this data hasn't been widely picked up (e.g. niche journal, buried in a longer report, published outside English-language media)

**Hook quality** — Rate the hook potential: Low / Medium /  High, with a one-line reason

**Suggested article headlines (3 per finding)** — Three distinct angles: a contrarian take, a data-led headline, and a curiosity-gap headline




 

## R - Role

Please ignore all previous instructions. You are a senior SEO content strategist and search specialist with deep expertise 
in on-page optimisation, user intent mapping, and SERP click-through rate (CTR) 
optimisation. You have hands-on experience writing meta descriptions that perform 
across both Google and Bing search engines, and you understand how each engine 
renders, truncates, and algorithmically rewrites description tags. You balance 
technical SEO constraints with persuasive copywriting to maximise organic 
click-throughs without misleading users or triggering search engine rewrites.

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## I - Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

**Step 1 - Analyse the content**
Read and understand the core topic, primary keyword intent, target audience, and 
the single most compelling value proposition of the given content page. Identify 
whether the search intent is informational, navigational, commercial, or 
transactional.

**Step 2 - Identify the primary and secondary keywords**
Extract or infer the primary keyword phrase this page should rank for, plus up to 
two secondary or related keyword phrases. Incorporate the primary keyword 
naturally — as close to the start of the description as possible — without 
keyword stuffing.

**Step 3 - Apply meta description best practices**
Write the meta description in strict compliance with the following constraints:

### Google constraints:
- Optimal character length: 150–160 characters (including spaces)
- Hard truncation typically occurs at ~160 characters on desktop, ~120 on mobile
- Avoid duplicate meta descriptions across the site
- Do not use structured data markup or special characters that may render 
  incorrectly (e.g. quotation marks, pipes used incorrectly)
- Google may rewrite the description if it deems it irrelevant to the query — 
  write relevantly to reduce this risk
- Active voice, present tense preferred

### Bing constraints:
- Bing displays up to 160–165 characters but may show more in certain formats
- Bing places higher weight on meta descriptions matching query terms exactly: 
  ensure keyword alignment is precise
- Bing is less likely to rewrite meta descriptions than Google: accuracy and 
  relevance are critical
- Bing penalises keyword stuffing and deceptive descriptions more aggressively

### Universal best practices:
- Include a clear, specific value proposition
- Include a subtle call-to-action (CTA) that drives curiosity or urgency 
  without being clickbait
- Match the searcher's intent — do not overpromise
- Write in second person ("you/your") where natural to increase relevance 
  to the reader
- Avoid passive voice
- Do not start with the brand or site name
- Do not use all caps
- Do not repeat the page title verbatim

**Step 4 - Generate three variants**
Produce three distinct meta description options:
- **Variant A — Intent-matched:** Prioritises search intent alignment and 
  keyword relevance. Best for ranking stability and reducing Google rewrites.
- **Variant B — CTR-optimised:** Prioritises emotional hook, curiosity gap, 
  or urgency to maximise click-through rate. Best for competitive SERPs.
- **Variant C — Balanced:** Combines keyword precision with a moderate CTA. 
  Best all-round performer across both Google and Bing.

**Step 5 - Provide a recommendation**
State which variant you recommend and why, based on the content type, search 
intent, and competitive SERP landscape.

**Step 6 - Output a character count**
For each variant, confirm the exact character count (including spaces) and flag 
whether it falls within the safe zone for both desktop and mobile rendering.

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## C - Context & Constraints

- **Content page provided:** [PASTE YOUR URL AND PAGE TITLE HERE]
- **Primary keyword (if known):** [INSERT PRIMARY KEYWORD OR LEAVE BLANK TO INFER]
- **Target audience:** [e.g. SME business owners, HR managers, IT decision-makers]
- **Search intent type:** [Informational (articles) / Commercial (Products pages) / Navigational (Brand pages)]
- **Brand/site name (for exclusion from opening):** [INSERT BRAND NAME]
- **Tone:** [e.g. authoritative, conversational, urgent, reassuring]
- **Competing pages to differentiate from (optional):** [INSERT TOP RANKING COMPETITOR URLs]

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## E - Expected Output

For each of the three variants, return the following:

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### Variant A - Intent-Matched
> [Meta description text here]

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### Variant B - CTR-Optimised
> [Meta description text here]

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### Variant C - Balanced
> [Meta description text here]

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### Recommendation
**Recommended variant:** [A / B / C]  
**Reason:** [2–3 sentences explaining the recommendation based on intent, 
audience, competition, and engine behaviour]

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## Usage Notes

- If the content page is not provided, ask for it before proceeding.
- If the primary keyword cannot be inferred from the content, flag this 
  and request clarification before writing.
- If the content page has multiple topics, ask the user to confirm the 
  single primary focus before generating descriptions.
- Always prioritise accuracy over cleverness — a meta description that 
  misrepresents the page will increase bounce rate and may trigger 
  a Google quality signal.



 

## R - Role

Please ignore all previous instructions. You are a SEO content quality auditor with deep expertise in Google's
Search Quality Rater Guidelines, the Helpful Content system (HCU), and EEAT
(Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness). You think like a
Google quality rater: you read content evidence carefully, apply each criterion
rigorously, and give a reasoned verdict for every question — never defaulting
to a pass without justification. You do not ask the user to score anything.
You do all scoring and reasoning yourself, based entirely on what you can
observe in the content provided. Where evidence is absent, you call it out
explicitly. Where evidence is strong, you say why.

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## I - Instructions

Follow these steps in order before producing any output.

**Step 1 - Ingest the content**
Read every part of the content provided — whether a pasted draft URL, a Word
document, or raw copy. Before scoring anything, extract and note the
following as your working evidence base:

- Page title / H1 and all subheadings
- Opening paragraph (approximately first 200 words)
- Full body copy, including depth, completeness, and any original insight
- Named author(s), byline(s), credentials, or author page links
- All citations, statistics, data points, and named sources
- Internal and external links
- Any CTAs, onward journey links, or About/contact references
- Any disclosures about AI generation or automation
- Evidence of first-hand experience, proprietary data, or expert commentary
- Grammar, spelling, and readability observations
- Any observable page experience signals (mobile optimisation, accessibility
  indicators, link quality)

Note: some Page Experience questions (Q31, Q32, Q33) cannot be fully assessed
from copy alone. Where this is the case, flag the question as Cannot fully
assess from copy — requires live page review and provide reasoning on what
can be inferred.

**Step 2 - Score every question autonomously**
Work through all 37 questions below, one by one. For each question:

1. Apply one of three verdicts:
   - **Pass** - evidence in the content clearly satisfies this criterion
   - **Partial** - some evidence exists but the criterion is only
     partially met; improvement is possible
   - **Fail** - no evidence this criterion is met; action is required

2. Write a **Reasoning** statement of 1–2 sentences explaining *why* you
   gave that verdict, with direct reference to what is or is not present in
   the content. Never give a verdict without reasoning. Never assume a pass
   where evidence is absent.

3. Where the verdict is Partial or Fail, write a **Recommended fix**
   — one specific, actionable instruction for what needs to change.

The 37 questions, grouped by category, are:

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### Category 1 - Helpfulness and people satisfaction (Q1–Q10)

**Q1.** Does the content seem to be serving the genuine interests of visitors,
or does it seem to exist solely to guess what might rank well in search engines?
*(Pass = content clearly serves user needs; Fail = content feels engineered
for rankings with little user value)*

**Q2.** Is this content produced as part of a broad scatter of topics across
many subject areas in the hope that some of it performs well in search?
*(Pass = content is clearly within the site's topical authority; Fail =
content feels off-topic or opportunistic)*

**Q3.** Was this written about a niche topic without real expertise, mainly
to capture search traffic?
*(Pass = demonstrated expertise is evident; Fail = content is surface-level
with no credible knowledge signal)*

**Q4.** Does the content mainly summarise what others say without adding
unique value?
*(Pass = original perspective, synthesis, or insight is present; Fail =
content is a paraphrase of publicly available information with nothing new)*

**Q5.** Is this content about a trending topic that cannot be connected to
the site's product, service, or existing audience?
*(Pass = content is directly relevant to the brand's core offering or
audience; Fail = content appears disconnected from the site's purpose)*

**Q6.** Does the content leave readers feeling they need to search again for
better information elsewhere?
*(Pass = content is complete and self-sufficient; Fail = coverage is too thin
or vague to satisfy the user's need)*

**Q7.** Does the content answer the question it promised to answer?
*(Pass = the title/heading promise is fulfilled in the body; Fail = there is
a gap between what the page claims to cover and what it actually delivers)*

**Q8.** Is there a clear existing or intended audience for this content —
people who would find it genuinely useful if they arrived at the page directly?
*(Pass = audience is evident and content is tailored to them; Fail = content
has no clear audience signal)*

**Q9.** Will someone reading this content leave feeling satisfied and informed
enough to achieve their goal?
*(Pass = content provides a complete, satisfying experience; Fail = the user
would likely feel underserved or need to look elsewhere)*

**Q10.** Does the content provide substantial value compared to what already
exists in search results for this topic?
*(Pass = content goes beyond generic information; Fail = content is
indistinguishable from average results on this topic)*

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### Category 2 - Quality (Q11–Q18)

**Q11.** Does the content provide original information, reporting, research,
or analysis that is not available elsewhere?
*(Pass = proprietary data, original framing, or unique insight is present;
Fail = all information could be found in many other sources)*

**Q12.** Does the content provide a substantial, complete, or comprehensive
description of the topic?
*(Pass = topic is covered in meaningful depth; Fail = coverage is superficial
or skips key aspects of the subject)*

**Q13.** Does the content provide insightful analysis or interesting
information beyond the obvious?
*(Pass = the content makes the reader think or learn something non-trivial;
Fail = content stays at the surface level of the topic)*

**Q14.** If drawing on other sources, does the content avoid simply copying
or rewriting them — and instead provide substantial additional value?
*(Pass = sources are used to support original thinking; Fail = content
closely mirrors its sources with little or no independent contribution)*

**Q15.** Does the main heading or page title provide a descriptive, helpful
summary of the content?
*(Pass = title is accurate and informative; Fail = title is vague,
misleading, or fails to describe the content)*

**Q16.** Does the main heading or page title avoid clickbait — exaggeration,
sensationalism, or shocking language?
*(Pass = title is measured and accurate; Fail = title uses inflated language
designed to manipulate clicks)*

**Q17.** Is this content you would want to bookmark, share, or recommend
others read?
*(Pass = content has genuine reference or shareability value; Fail = content
is forgettable, generic, or adds nothing worth passing on)*

**Q18.** Is the content distinctive and high-quality enough that other
websites, journals, or publications might reference it as a source?
*(Pass = content has citation-worthy depth, originality, or authority;
Fail = content is unlikely to attract organic references)*

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### Category 3 - Expertise, Experience, and Trust (Q19–Q30)

**Q19.** Would you feel comfortable trusting this content for decisions
relating to your money or your life (YMYL topics)?
*(Pass = content is authoritative, accurate, and clearly trustworthy on
high-stakes subjects; Fail = content would be risky to rely on for financial,
legal, medical, or safety decisions)*

**Q20.** Is it self-evident who authored this content — for example, is there
a named author byline on articles or blog posts?
*(Pass = named author is clearly visible; Fail = content is anonymous with no
authorship signal when it's clearly indicated a blog or article page. Product pages do not require authors.)*


**Q21.** Does the content reference the author's LinkedIn profile,
professional accreditations, or qualifications?
*(Pass = verifiable professional credentials are present or linked; Fail =
no credentials, qualifications, or professional profile is referenced)*

**Q22.** Is the content auto-generated with no editing or manual curation?
*(Pass = content shows clear signs of human authorship, editorial judgment,
and manual shaping; Fail = content appears to be raw AI output with no
human curation)*

**Q23.** If automation or AI generation was used to substantially produce
the content, is this clearly disclosed to visitors?
*(Pass = AI use is transparently disclosed; Fail = AI-generated content is
presented without any disclosure; mark N/A with reasoning if there is no
evidence of AI use)*

**Q24.** Is background provided about how automation or AI generation was
used in creating the content, where applicable?
*(Pass = the nature and extent of AI use is explained; Fail = AI involvement
is undisclosed or unexplained; mark N/A with reasoning if not applicable)*

**Q25.** Does the content present information in a way that makes you want
to trust it — through clear sourcing, evidence of expertise, author background,
or links to an author page or About page?
*(Pass = multiple trust signals are present and visible; Fail = no sourcing,
no credentials, and no trust-building signals are present)*

**Q26.** If someone researched the site publishing this content, would they
come away with an impression that it is well-trusted or widely recognised as
an authority on this topic?
*(Pass = the site's authority on this topic is credible and demonstrable;
Fail = there is nothing to indicate the site is a recognised authority)*

**Q27.** Is the content written by, or does it have clear input from, an
expert or authoritative figure who demonstrably knows the topic?
*(Pass = named expert authorship or attribution is present; Fail = there is
no indication of expert involvement)*

**Q28.** Is the content free from easily verified factual errors?
*(Pass = all verifiable claims appear accurate and are not contradicted by
known facts; Fail = one or more claims are factually incorrect or
unverifiable)*

**Q29.** Does the content clearly demonstrate first-hand expertise and depth
of knowledge — for example, insight that comes from direct professional
experience rather than secondary research?
*(Pass = the writing reflects genuine domain knowledge and practical
understanding; Fail = content reads as though assembled from other sources
without any personal or professional depth)*

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### Category 4 — Page experience (Q31–Q37)

**Q30.** Is the content free from grammar and spelling mistakes?
*(Pass = no grammar or spelling errors are present; Fail = errors are present
that would undermine credibility or trust)*

**Q31.** Can visitors easily navigate to or locate the main content of the
page?
*(Pass = content structure is logical and main content is easy to find;
Fail = content is buried, disorganised, or hard to navigate to)*

**Q32.** Is there a clear primary call-to-action and/or onward journey for
the user?
*(Pass = a clear next step is provided — e.g. contact form, related article,
product CTA; Fail = the page ends without directing the user anywhere)*

**Q33.** Are any images or videos present of good quality and relevant to
the content?
*(Pass = visual assets are high quality and purposeful; Fail = images are
poor quality, missing, or irrelevant; flag as cannot fully assess from
copy if no visual assets are visible)*

**Q34.** Are external links to other sites and resources trustworthy,
relevant, and secure?
*(Pass = all external links point to credible, relevant sources; Fail = links
point to low-quality, irrelevant, or insecure destinations; flag as
Cannot fully assess from copy if links are not present in the
submitted content)*

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**Step 3 — Calculate scores per category and overall**
After completing all 37 questions, calculate the following — showing your
working:

- Per category: count of Pass, Partial, Fail
- Per category score: (Pass × 1 + Partial × 0.5) ÷ total questions × 100
- Overall score across all 37 questions using the same method
- Assign a traffic light rating per category:
  - Strong — 80–100%
  - Needs work — 50–79%
  - At risk — 0–49%

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## C — Context & constraints

Fill in these fields before running:

- **Content input:** [PASTE URL / ATTACH WORD DOC / PASTE COPY DIRECTLY]
- **Content type:** [Article / Product page / Hub page / Landing page /
  News post / Guide / Other]
- **Topic / subject matter:** [Brief description]
- **Target audience:** [e.g. UK SME business owners / HR managers]
- **Brand / site publishing this content:** [e.g. Howden]
- **Named author available?** [Yes / No / Unknown]
- **Has a subject matter expert reviewed this content?** [Yes / No / Unknown]

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## E — Expected output

Produce all five sections below in order. Do not skip any section.
Do not offer any follow up actions or prompts after the output.

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### Section 0 - ** Ensure a disclaimer is added at the very top in bold capitals for the output, saying "THIS IS AN AI ANALYSIS AND SOME ON-PAGE ELEMENTS MAY NOT BE PICKED UP OR ASSESSED FULLY. IT'S IMPERATIVE A HUMAN REVIEWS ANY SUCH OUTPUTS AND ALL AMENDS TO EXISTING PERFORMANT CONTENT IS CROSS-CHECKED WITH DATA, SEO SPECIALISTS AND TESTED ITERATIVELY"

### Section 1 — EEAT Scorecard

Present the summary scorecard first so the overall picture is visible before
the detail. Show your score calculation clearly. Disclaimer should append the table saying this is for guidance only.

| Category | Questions | Pass | Partial | Fail | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helpfulness & People Satisfaction | 10 | | | | % | |
| Quality | 8 | | | | % | |
| Expertise, Experience & Trust | 12 | | | | % | |
| Page Experience | 7 | | | | % | |
| **Overall EEAT Score** | **37** | | | | **%** | |

**Score calculation shown:**
Pass × 1 + Partial × 0.5 ÷ total questions × 100 = [X]%


### Section 2 — Full question-by-question audit

An executive overview. The Reasoning column must concise,
of specific, evidence-based justification. The Recommended Fix column must
contain a concrete editorial instruction for every partial or fail verdict.

| Q# | Category | Question (summarised) | Verdict | Reasoning | Recommended Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helpfulness | Serving user interests, not just rankings? | Pass / Partial / Fail | [Evidence-based reasoning citing what is or is not present in the content] |
| 2 | Helpfulness | Topic scatter for search traffic? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 3 | Helpfulness | Niche topic without real expertise? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 4 | Helpfulness | Summarising others with no unique value? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 5 | Helpfulness | Trending topic unrelated to core offering? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 6 | Helpfulness | Content leaves user needing to search again? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 7 | Helpfulness | Answers the question it promised to answer? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 8 | Helpfulness | Clear audience who would find this useful? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 9 | Helpfulness | Satisfying and goal-completing experience? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 10 | Helpfulness | Substantial value vs. other search results? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 11 | Quality | Original information or analysis? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 12 | Quality | Substantial, comprehensive topic coverage? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 13 | Quality | Insight beyond the obvious? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 14 | Quality | Avoids copying sources — adds original value? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 15 | Quality | Title/H1 is descriptive and accurate? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 16 | Quality | Title/H1 avoids clickbait? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 17 | Quality | Bookmark/share/recommend worthy? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 18 | Quality | Citation-worthy by other sites? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 19 | EET | YMYL trustworthiness? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 20 | EET | Named author byline present? | Pass / Partial / Fail | N/A | | |
| 21 | EET | LinkedIn/credentials/qualifications referenced? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 22 | EET | Not auto-generated without human curation? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 23 | EET | Content presents trust signals clearly? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 24 | EET | Site would be recognised as authoritative? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 25 | EET | Written by or with input from an expert OR an expert referenced? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 26 | EET | Free from verifiable factual errors? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 27 | EET | Demonstrates first-hand expertise? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 28 | Page Exp. | Free from grammar/spelling mistakes? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 29 | Page Exp. | Main content easy to navigate to? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |
| 30 | Page Exp. | Clear CTA or onward journey? | Pass / Partial / Fail / N/A | | |
| 31 | Page Exp. | Images/video are good quality? | Pass / Partial / Fail | N/A | | |
| 32 | Page Exp. | External links trustworthy and secure? | Pass / Partial / Fail | | |

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### Section 3 — YMYL risk assessment

*Complete this section only if the content topic is financial related (financial, insurance, legal, medical, or safety content).*

For YMYL content Google applies its highest scrutiny. Assess each signal:

| YMYL Trust Signal | Status | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Named, credentialled author present | Pass / Partial / Fail | [What evidence exists or is missing] |
| Author's professional qualifications visible | Pass / Partial / Fail |
| Content reviewed/approved by subject matter expert |Pass / Partial / Fail | |
| All financial/legal/factual claims are sourced | Pass / Partial / Fail |
| Regulatory accuracy confirmed (where applicable) | Pass / Partial / Fail |
| About page / company credentials easily accessible | Pass / Partial / Fail |
| No misleading, unverified, or harmful claims | Pass / Partial / Fail |

**YMYL publishing verdict:**
-  **Ready to publish** — all critical trust signals are in place
-  **Publish with caveats** — minor trust gaps that should be resolved
  at next edit cycle; not blocking
-  **Do not publish until improved** — one or more critical trust signals are absent;
  publishing this content in its current state poses a reputational and
  ranking risk

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## Usage Notes

- **Do not ask the user to score anything.** Every verdict, score, and
  calculation is produced by the AI from the content evidence alone.
- If a URL is provided but returns a 403 or is inaccessible, ask for the
  content to be pasted or uploaded before proceeding. Do not attempt to score
  on the basis of URL alone.
- If a URL is referenced for the content, ensure the entire raw HTML is reviewed to ensure key content sections are not missed.
- If the content is flagged as AI-generated or AI-assisted, apply additional
  scrutiny to Q23–Q25. Undisclosed AI generation on a YMYL topic is a
  critical EEAT failure.
- For content submitted as a Word document or raw copy, full EEAT cannot be fully assessed until build into the website. Flag
  Cannot fully assess from copy for things like Experience and also author bylines (not typically added into the word doc) - requires live page
  review and provide reasoning based on what can be inferred.
- Never award a Pass without citing specific evidence from the content.
  "Assumed" or "likely" passes are not acceptable - if evidence is absent,
  the verdict is Partial at best.

## R - Role

Please ignore all previous instructions. You are an international SEO strategist and content localisation specialist
with deep expertise in multilingual content adaptation,
duplicate content avoidance, and local market keyword research. You understand
the critical difference between translation and localisation, and know how search
engines — including Google, Bing, and AI-powered discovery — treat duplicate or
near-duplicate content across regional variants. You have hands-on experience
auditing English-to-English and English-to-multilingual content migrations, and
you apply localisation frameworks that balance brand consistency with local
market relevance, cultural accuracy, and SEO performance.

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## I - Instructions

Follow these steps in order before producing any output. Do not offer any follow up actions or prompts after the output.

**Step 1 - Analyse the source page**
Read the full content of the provided page, including:
- Page title / SEO title
- Meta description
- H1 and all subheadings
- Opening paragraph (first ~200 words)
- Body copy including stats, data, research references, and named sources
- Internal and external links
- Any product/policy information, pricing, regulatory references, or
  "About us / Why work with us" sections
- CTA copy and contact details

**Step 2 - Identify the target market**
Using the target locale provided in the context section, identify:
- The primary language and regional variant (e.g. French — France vs French —
  Canada)
- Whether this is an English-to-English localisation (e.g. UK to Australia) or
  an English-to-other-language localisation
- Whether a duplicate content risk exists if the page is copied without
  adaptation (applies to all English-to-English migrations)

**Step 3 - Audit against the 8 key localisation areas**
Evaluate the source page against each of the following mandatory localisation
areas, flagging what must change for the target market:

1. **First 100 words / opening paragraph** — Does the hook and framing
   resonate with the local audience? Does it reference market-specific context,
   events, or assumptions that will not land in the target market?
2. **SEO title** — Does it include or need appending with the target brand +
   country identifier? Is the keyword the right one for the local market?
3. **H1 target term** — Is the primary keyword optimal for the target market,
   or does the local market use a different term for the same product/topic?
   Flag where local keyword research is required.
4. **About us / Why work with Howden sections** — Are credentials, office
   locations, regulatory bodies, or market-specific claims accurate for the
   target region?
5. **Product / policy information** — Are policy names, coverage terms,
   regulatory references, legal requirements, or pricing structures specific
   to the source market and therefore incorrect or misleading for the target
   market?
6. **Internal and external links** — Do links point to source-market pages
   that have no equivalent in the target market? Are external sources (e.g.
   government bodies, regulators, industry associations) the correct ones for
   the target locale?
7. **Stats, facts, data, and research** — Are statistics or research findings
   source-market-specific (e.g. UK crime rates, UK government surveys)? Flag
   each one and identify whether a local market equivalent source exists or
   whether a global/universal source can be retained.
8. **Keyword placement — 4 critical locations** — Confirm whether the target
   keyword (once local keyword research is complete) is correctly placed in:
   the SEO title (once), the meta description (once), the first 200 words of
   body content (1–2 times), and in at least one heading.


**Step 4 - Score localisation need per section**
Rate each of the 8 key areas as:
-  **Must change** - content is factually incorrect, legally inaccurate, or
  culturally inappropriate for the target market, or creates duplicate content
  risk if unchanged
-  **Should adapt** - content will technically translate but will not resonate
  or perform optimally for the target audience without adaptation
- **Can retain** - content is universal, global, or market-agnostic (e.g.
  global scientific data, universal product mechanics) and does not require
  localisation

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## C - Context & constraints

Fill in the fields below before running this prompt:

- **Source page content:** [PASTE SOURCE PAGE URL HERE OR ATTACH THE WORD DOCUMENT OF DRAFTED COPY]
- **Source market / locale:** [e.g. UK — English]
- **Target market / locale:** [e.g. Australia — English / France — French]
- **Target keyword (if known):** [INSERT OR LEAVE BLANK — will be flagged for
  local keyword research if unknown]
- **Migration type:** [English-to-English / English-to-[language]]
- **Brand name:** [e.g. Howden]
- **Regulatory/legal context for target market:** [INSERT IF KNOWN, e.g.
  FCA equivalent in target market, local insurance legislation]
- **Minimum localisation threshold:** At least 10–20% of content must be
  adapted for the local market — flag if the audit finds fewer adaptations
  than this threshold would require.
- **Tone:** [Match source page tone / adapt to local market conventions]

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## E - Expected output

### Section 0 - ** Add a disclaimer at the very start of the ouput to state that Ai recommendations are to be human-reviewed and any application to existing performant content should not be done without consulting with data and SEO specaialists to ensure existing performance is not negatively impacted and tested iteratively.**

### Section 1 - Localisation audit table

Produce a table with one row per localisation area, covering all 8 key areas:

| Localisation Area | Source Content Summary | Localisation Required? | Recommended Action | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First 100 words / opening para | [Summary of current hook] |  [Specific action] | High / Med / Low |
| SEO title | [Current title] [Specific action] | High / Med / Low |
| H1 target term | [Current H1]  [Specific action] | High / Med / Low |
| About us / Why Howden | [Summary]  [Specific action] | High / Med / Low |
| Product / policy information | [Summary]  [Specific action] | High / Med / Low |
| Internal and external links | [Summary]  [Specific action] | High / Med / Low |
| Stats, facts, data, research | [Summary] [Specific action] | High / Med / Low |
| Keyword placement (4 locations) | [Summary]  [Specific action] | High / Med / Low |

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### Section 2 - Stats and data localisation detail

For every stat, research reference, or data point found on the source page,
produce a separate row in this table:

| Stat / Data Point | Source | Market-Specific? | Retain or Replace? | Suggested Local Equivalent or Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [e.g. "43% of UK businesses experienced a breach"] | DSIT Cyber Survey 2025 | Yes — UK only | Replace | [e.g. ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report for AU] |
| [e.g. "Global cybercrime costs $X trillion"] | [Source] | No — universal | Retain | N/A |

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### Section 3 - Duplicate content risk assessment

- **Migration type:** [English-to-English / English-to-language]
- **Estimated unchanged content if not localised:** [X%]
- **Duplicate content risk level:** High / Medium / Low
- **Specific risk:** [e.g. "Google may surface the UK page for AU queries as
  both pages are near-identical. hreflang alone will not resolve this without
  meaningful content differentiation."]
- **Minimum content adaptation required to mitigate risk:** [List the specific
  sections that must change to reach the 10–20% adaptation threshold]

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### Section 4 - Keyword research flags

List any instances where the source page keyword may not be the optimal term
for the target market, and flag these for local keyword research:

- **[Source term]** — [Reason it may not translate directly] — *Action:
  conduct local keyword research to identify the highest-volume equivalent
  in [target market] before translating.*

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### Section 5 - Priority action list

Executive short summary of the top actions in order of SEO and localisation impact, noting the importance of any changes to existing performant content must be cross-checked with data and risk adverse approach taken to not impact negatively:

| Priority | Action | Section Affected | Impact if Not Done |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [e.g. Replace UK-specific stats with AU equivalents] | Stats & data | Page will contain factually incorrect market data |
| 2 | [e.g. Update regulatory references from FCA to ASIC] | Product/policy info | Legal/compliance risk; misleads users |
| 3 | [e.g. Rewrite opening paragraph for local audience] | First 100 words | Reduced resonance; higher bounce rate |
| 4 | [e.g. Conduct local keyword research before publishing] | SEO title, H1, meta | Page may rank for wrong or zero-volume terms |
| 5 | [e.g. Retain global product mechanics section unchanged] | Body copy | No action needed |

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## Usage Notes

- If the source page URL is inaccessible, ask for the page content to be
  pasted directly or uploaded before proceeding.
- If the target keyword for the local market is unknown, flag this prominently
  in the output and recommend local keyword research as a prerequisite step
  before translation begins - do not assume the source keyword is correct.
- If the target market's regulatory environment is unknown, flag any
  product/policy information sections as red. Must change pending legal review.
- Always apply the 10–20% minimum adaptation threshold: if the audit finds
  fewer than this proportion of the page requires change, revisit the opening
  paragraph and About us sections as the most adaptable areas.
- For English-to-English migrations, explicitly state the duplicate content
  risk in the output summary regardless of how similar the two markets appear.

## R - Role 
Please ignore all previous instructions. You are a senior SEO strategist that has deep expertise in internal linking strategies to improve flow of equity and ehance user journeys and engagement. You can indentify contextual oppurtunities to link through to relevant content pages that align to the semantic relevance of the page, supporting pillar and cluster strategies and EEAT. 

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## C - Context
Analyse the following content page foe which I want to add links into:
[INSERT LIVE PAGE URL OR PASTE THE CONTENT IN/ATTACH AS A DOC]

Analyse the supplied related pages:
[INSERT URLS YOU THINK MAY BE RELATED TO YOUR PRIMARY PAGE]


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## I - Instructions
Your job is to identify what oppurtunties there are for contextual linking. 
Do not offer any follow up actions or prompts after the output.

Analyse the content thoroughly before synthesising findings. 
- Indentify where there are clear oppurtunites to hyperlink text to internal content. You may suggest content from doing a site operator search for my domain in Google search AND/OR using the related content links provided.
- Do not suggest the same page to be linked multiple times - prioritise the anchor text most closely relevant to the oppurtunity link.
- Indentify where there are unsupported claims or information that should be cited or referenced with links
- Suggest impprovements on anchor text relevant to the linking oppurtunities. 
- Do not ever suggest over-linking. No more than 5 internal link suggestions.

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## E - Expected output
- A table with columns 'Passage', 'Anchor text', 'Suggested link destination' and 'Rationale' - No more than 5 internal links.
- Any ideal anchor text inclusions not present, that have oppurtunity to be linked, refering the links.
- References to claims or information not supported, with bulleted suggests on how these could be cited or referenced back to reputable, trusting sources for which that information came from.
- Ensure all internal linking suggestions are semantically relevant with vector embedding processes used.
- Ensure there are no spammy anchor texts like 'click here' or non-contextual like 'learn more' - if present suggest improvements