BREAK FREE — BLOG POST TEMPLATE (AI-ASSISTED)
SEO-Optimised Blog Post Template for Beginners
Updated: June 2026

Use with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any free AI tool
Time to complete: 20-30 minutes per post
Target length: 1,500-2,000 words minimum

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STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TOPIC + KEYWORD
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Ask AI: "Give me 10 beginner blog post topics for someone interested in [YOUR NICHE]
that have low competition but real search demand."

Pick one topic. Then:
Ask AI: "What is the primary SEO keyword and 3 secondary keywords for a blog post about [YOUR TOPIC]?"

Primary keyword: ___________________________
Secondary keywords: ________________________

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STEP 2: GENERATE YOUR HEADLINE (H1)
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Headline formula (choose one):
- How to [ACHIEVE OUTCOME] in [TIME FRAME] (even if [COMMON OBSTACLE])
- [NUMBER] [SPECIFIC THINGS] that [BENEFIT] for [TARGET AUDIENCE]
- The [ADJECTIVE] guide to [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]
- Why [SURPRISING STATEMENT] — and what to do instead

AI Prompt:
"Write 5 SEO-friendly headlines for a blog post targeting the keyword '[PRIMARY KEYWORD]'.
Audience: beginner. Tone: friendly, direct, empowering."

Your headline: ___________________________

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STEP 3: META DESCRIPTION (150-160 characters)
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AI Prompt:
"Write a meta description for a blog post titled '[YOUR HEADLINE]'.
Include the keyword '[PRIMARY KEYWORD]'. Under 160 characters. No clickbait."

Your meta description: ___________________________

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STEP 4: INTRODUCTION (150-200 words)
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Structure:
1. Hook — one sentence that names the reader's exact problem
2. Empathy — acknowledge why it's hard
3. Promise — what this post will give them
4. Transition — move into the content

AI Prompt:
"Write a 150-word blog post introduction for the headline '[YOUR HEADLINE]'.
Audience: complete beginners. Tone: warm, direct, no jargon.
Start with the reader's problem, not with 'In this article'."

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STEP 5: BODY SECTIONS (H2 + H3 structure)
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Recommended structure:
H2: Section 1 — What [TOPIC] actually means (debunk misconceptions)
H2: Section 2 — Why [TOPIC] matters for [AUDIENCE]
H2: Section 3 — Step-by-step: how to [DO THE THING]
  H3: Step 1
  H3: Step 2
  H3: Step 3
H2: Section 4 — Common mistakes to avoid
H2: Section 5 — Tools and resources (affiliate disclosure here if needed)
H2: Section 6 — FAQ (use 3-5 questions — boosts SEO)

AI Prompt for each section:
"Write the '[SECTION TITLE]' section of a blog post about '[TOPIC]'.
200-300 words. Audience: beginners. Include one actionable step.
Sentence-case headings. No income claims."

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STEP 6: CONCLUSION + CTA (100-150 words)
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Structure:
1. Summarise the 3 key points in one sentence each
2. Encourage action: "The best next step is..."
3. CTA: link to your product, email list, or next article

AI Prompt:
"Write a conclusion for a blog post about '[TOPIC]'.
Include a call-to-action linking to [YOUR CTA DESTINATION].
End with encouragement, not pressure."

Disclosure (required near top and bottom of post):
"This post contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase,
we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you."

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STEP 7: SEO CHECKLIST (before publishing)
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[ ] Primary keyword in H1 headline
[ ] Primary keyword in first 100 words of intro
[ ] Primary keyword in at least 2 H2 headings
[ ] Meta description written (150-160 chars)
[ ] At least 3 internal links to other posts/pages
[ ] At least 1 external link to a credible source
[ ] Images have descriptive alt text
[ ] Article is minimum 1,500 words
[ ] Affiliate disclosure near top of post
[ ] No guaranteed income or return claims
[ ] EU: ESMA risk warning on any financial content
[ ] Mobile preview checked before publishing

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MULTILINGUAL ADAPTATION PROMPT
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After writing your English post, use this prompt to localise:

"Translate this blog post to [LANGUAGE].
Preserve all HTML formatting and headings.
Adapt cultural references for [COUNTRY/REGION] audiences.
Keep all affiliate disclosures.
Do not translate brand names: Break Free, AI Prompt Pack, ChatGPT."

Target languages: DE (German), ES (Spanish), PT (Portuguese/Brazilian), AR (Arabic)

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BRAND VOICE REMINDERS
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- Tone: empowering, direct, friendly — like a trusted older sibling who made it
- Always write to "you" — the reader, not a general audience
- Short sentences. One idea per paragraph.
- No jargon without explanation
- No guaranteed results. No income figures without full disclosure.
- Headings: sentence case (first word only capitalised, except brand names/acronyms)
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