Want to crush your competition in local search? In this episode we reveal 6 power-packed AI prompts that smart business owners are using to rank higher, get more traffic, and save time on marketing in 2025. Whether you're new to AI or already using ChatGPT, these prompt ideas are tailored specifically for local SEO – no fluff, no gimmicks.
We’ll walk you through each prompt, explain what it does, and show you how to get the most out of it (even if you're not a techie). From building city-specific service pages to uncovering hidden directory listings your competitors are using, you’ll walk away with ready-to-copy prompts you can start using today.
Here are the prompts we introduce:
6. Turn FAQs Into SEO Gold
Prompt:
“Write a full SEO-optimized FAQ section for my [type of business] website. Focus on common customer questions in [city/region], using keywords and strong CTAs.”
AI Should Act As:
A local SEO strategist and schema expert who understands both search intent and conversion best practices.
Follow-Up Prompt:
“Ask me any questions you need to perform this task successfully.”
5. Create a Month of Google Business Posts
Prompt:
“Give me 4 weeks of Google Business Profile post ideas for a [type of business] in [city]. Include educational tips, client reviews, and local promos.”
AI Should Act As:
A Google Business Profile optimization specialist with deep knowledge of what Google prioritizes for engagement and visibility.
Follow-Up Prompt:
“Ask me any questions you need to perform this task successfully.”
4. Find Every Site Where My Competitors Are Listed
Prompt:
“Do a deep research on this. I need every website where these 2 competitors are listed so I can ensure my business is too.
Find every website on the internet where either of these 2 [NICHE] companies are listed. I need to know how to get listed there as well.
[Competitor 1]
[Competitor 2]
Gotham area. Any mentions. My company is [your company]”
AI Should Act As:
A competitive intelligence analyst and local citation expert with a knack for surfacing hidden listing opportunities.
Follow-Up Prompt:
“Ask me any questions you need to perform this task successfully.”
3. Write the Perfect City Service Page
Prompt:
“Write a service page for [type of service] in [city] that ranks well on Google and converts visitors into leads. It should include location keywords, trust signals, a strong CTA, and show how we’re different from competitors.”
AI Should Act As:
A top 0.01% local SEO copywriter and conversion strategist who specializes in landing pages that both rank and convert.
Follow-Up Prompt:
“Ask me any questions you need to perform this task successfully.”
2. Write a Blog That Ranks & Converts
Prompt:
“Write a blog post that ranks on Google for ‘[keyword]’ and drives leads for my [type of business] in [city]. Focus on solving a real customer problem and include strong CTAs.”
AI Should Act As:
A high-level content strategist with deep local SEO experience.
Follow-Up Prompt:
“Ask me any questions you need to perform this task successfully.”
1. Build My Local Authority
Prompt:
“Find 10 high-quality, locally relevant websites where a [type of business] in [city] could earn a backlink or be listed. For each, explain how to get featured or listed.”
AI Should Act As:
An off-page SEO specialist with deep knowledge of local citation networks, chamber listings, and PR opportunities.
Follow-Up Prompt:
“Ask me any questions you need to perform this task successfully.”
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