ProRank SEO

SEO Workflow Templates

Reusable templates designed for specific SEO workflows and content patterns

Beyond Basic Prompts

ProRank templates aren't just saved prompts—they're complete SEO workflows with variables, structured outputs, and optimisation patterns proven to rank.

Template System

Create, manage, and share reusable AI content templates

Dashboard Tabs

My Templates

Your personal saved templates with edit, test, export, and delete actions.

Public Templates

Community-shared templates you can browse and use.

Content-Type Options

When creating a template, select from these shipped content types:

Keyword Research
Featured Snippet
People Also Ask
Meta Templates
Redirect Planning
SEO Audit Workflow
Content Optimization
Hub and Spoke
E-E-A-T Framework

Key Actions

  • • Create Template: Build a new reusable prompt template with variables
  • • Test Template: Preview the output before saving
  • • Share as public template: Make your template available to other users
  • • Export View: Export all templates as JSON
  • • Import: Import templates from JSON files

Creating Custom Templates

Template Structure

Template Name: Featured Snippet Optimiser
Description: Generate content optimised for featured snippets
Content Type: featured_snippet
Variables: {{keyword}}, {{search_intent}}, {{competitor_url}}
Prompt Template:
Create a featured snippet-optimised answer for "{{keyword}}".

Search Intent: {{search_intent}}
Competitor to beat: {{competitor_url}}

Requirements:
- Start with a 40-60 word direct answer paragraph
- Include a numbered or bulleted list if applicable
- Add a summary table for complex topics
- Use simple, clear language (Grade 8 reading level)
- Include the exact keyword in the first sentence
- Structure with H2 and H3 headings for scannability

Variable System

Variables make templates reusable for different topics

Common Variables
{{keyword}}
Primary target keyword
{{topic}}
Main subject matter
{{audience}}
Target reader profile
{{intent}}
Search intent type
Advanced Variables
{{competitor_url}}
Competitor to analyse
{{lsi_keywords}}
Related terms list
{{word_count}}
Target length
{{brand_name}}
Company/product name

Best Practices for Template Creation

✅ Do's
  • • Be specific about output format
  • • Include SEO requirements explicitly
  • • Add word count guidelines
  • • Specify heading structure
  • • Include keyword placement rules
  • • Define tone and style clearly
❌ Don'ts
  • • Avoid vague instructions
  • • Don't hardcode specific topics
  • • Skip subjective quality terms
  • • Don't mix multiple intents
  • • Avoid complex nested logic
  • • Don't forget mobile optimisation

Template Examples & Use Cases

🏗️ Skyscraper Method Template
Popular

Create content 10x better than the current top result

Variables: {{keyword}}, {{top_3_urls}}, {{content_gaps}}
When to use: Targeting competitive keywords where current content is outdated or incomplete

🏆 E-E-A-T Authority Template
YMYL

Build trust signals for sensitive topics

Variables: {{topic}}, {{author_credentials}}, {{citations}}
Best For: Health, finance, legal content
When to use: YMYL topics requiring high trust and expertise demonstration

📍 Local Service Page Template
Local

City-specific service pages that rank

Variables: {{service}}, {{city}}, {{neighborhoods}}, {{competitors}}
Includes: Local schema, Google Business Profile optimisation tips
When to use: Creating location-specific service pages at scale

Template Management

Template Actions

Edit Template

Modify prompt, variables, or settings. Changes apply to future uses only.

Duplicate Template

Create variations of successful templates for A/B testing.

Share as Public

Help the community while building your reputation.

Delete Template

Remove unused templates. Cannot be undone.

Import/Export

Import Templates

JSON format. Import templates from colleagues or backups.

Export Templates

Backup your templates or share with team members.

Export Format (JSON):

{
"name":"Template Name",
"content_type":"featured_snippet",
"variables": ["keyword","topic"],
"prompt_template":"..."
}

Testing Templates

Always test templates before using in production

Test Workflow

1

Fill Test Variables

Use real examples from your niche

2

Generate Test Content

Check output quality and SEO optimisation

3

Verify SEO Elements

Ensure keywords, structure, and format are correct

4

Refine Template

Adjust prompt based on test results

Testing Checklist

Template Best Practices

  • Start Simple: Begin with basic templates and add complexity as you learn what works
  • Industry-Specific: Customise templates for your niche—what works for SaaS may not work for e-commerce
  • Version Control: Keep versions of successful templates before making major changes
  • Performance Tracking: Note which templates generate content that ranks best
  • Regular Updates: Update templates based on algorithm changes and new SEO trends
  • Team Sharing: Create a shared template library for consistent team output

Next Steps

Bulk Generation

Use templates for bulk SEO campaigns

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