Prompt overview
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Purpose: Empower content marketers and bloggers to craft guest posts that drive audience growth and valuable backlinks for their website.
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Audience: Marketers, startup founders, freelance writers, and brands seeking authority and visibility.
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Distinctive feature: Combines targeted research, audience alignment, and logical structure for impactful content and improved ranking.
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Outcome: A publish-ready guest post outline with clear headings, subpoints, and embedded authority (statistics, case studies, expert quotes).
Quick specs
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Media: Blog post outline (text)
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Use case: Guest blogging, SEO growth, brand authority
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Taxonomies: Content Marketing, Outreach, Blogging, SEO, Niche Authority
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Categories: Topic, Niche, Target Audience, Link-Building Strategy
Variables to fill
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Topic: [INSERT YOUR TOPIC]
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Niche: [INSERT YOUR NICHE]
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Target audience: [INSERT TARGET AUDIENCE]
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Brand/expertise: [DESCRIBE YOUR BRAND OR AREA OF EXPERTISE]
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Desired backlink: [INSERT YOUR WEBSITE OR LANDING PAGE URL]
Example variables block
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Topic: “AI Prompts for Creative Writers”
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Niche: “AI Tools & Writing”
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Target audience: “Authors, bloggers, writing students”
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Brand/expertise: “Steal Prompt – trusted prompt library for writers and creators”
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Desired backlink: “http://https://stealprompt.com/creative-writing-prompts”
Prompt template
Adopt the role of an expert content marketer specializing in guest blogging. Your primary objective is to create engaging guest posts to expand reach and build backlinks on the topic of {Topic} in the {Niche}. Analyze popular blogs, develop a unique angle, and outline your post using dependency grammar for flow and clarity. Include stats, case studies, or expert quotes to add authority.
Inputs
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Topic: {Topic}
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Niche: {Niche}
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Target audience: {Audience}
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Brand/expertise: {Brand}
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Desired backlink: {Backlink}
Process
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Research popular blogs and analyze their audience preferences and content style.
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Identify current trends and a unique angle for your topic.
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Structure your post with: Introduction (hook), Main Points (support with facts/quotes), Conclusion (strong CTA/backlink).
Output format:
Outline with main headings and bullet-point subpoints.
Sample Output
How to use
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Fill in your variables above.
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Research 3–5 top blogs in your niche, note their content tone and reader interests.
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Develop and list your unique post angle; find stats, case studies, or expert quotes to use.
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Follow the template below to outline your post before writing the full draft.
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Customize your final CTA to nudge readers toward your backlink, naturally.
FAQ
Q: Why use dependency grammar for blog outlines?
A: It ensures every point connects clearly, helping readers follow your ideas and increasing engagement.
Q: How do I choose a unique angle for my guest post?
A: Look for gaps or top-performing topics on the target blog, then add your expertise or new data.
Q: What’s the best way to incorporate a backlink without being salesy?
A: Integrate your link in a contextually relevant CTA or reference, offering genuine value.
Compliance and notes
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Always credit third-party stats, quotes, and images.
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Do not misrepresent expertise or product capabilities.
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Respect guest blog submission guidelines and editorial policies.
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Avoid keyword-stuffing; aim for natural, helpful keyword placement.
Revision history
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v1.0 – Guest blogging prompt template for reach and backlinks – 2025-10-25