# SEO Optimization Workflow

You wrote a great article. Now make sure Google can find it and users want to click on it. This lesson gives you a repeatable AI-powered SEO optimization workflow.

The Pre-Publish SEO Checklist

Run this prompt on every article before publishing:

SEO-optimize this article for the keyword "[target keyword]."

Check and improve:

1. TITLE TAG (under 60 characters):
   - Does it include the target keyword near the beginning?
   - Is it compelling enough to click on in search results?
   - Generate 3 options.

2. META DESCRIPTION (under 160 characters):
   - Does it include the target keyword?
   - Does it clearly state what the reader will learn/get?
   - Does it have a reason to click (benefit, number, urgency)?
   - Generate 3 options.

3. HEADINGS (H1, H2, H3):
   - Does the H1 match the title tag?
   - Do H2s include relevant keywords naturally?
   - Is the heading hierarchy logical?