You ever click on a link just because the little blurb below the title spoke to you?
That’s a meta description.
And most people screw it up.
It’s either too long, too short, or trying way too hard.
What if I told you there’s a really simple way to make them better every time?
One prompt = SEO magic.
Why Most Meta Descriptions Suck
Let’s be real.
You can spend hours writing a killer article.
But if your meta description doesn’t stop the scroll?
Nobody’s clicking.
And most of them? They’re either:
Too vague. Too robotic. Too keyword-stuffed.
Google hates it. People ignore it.
Wasted opportunity.
Why This Prompt Is Smart
Copy and paste the complete prompt below in ChatGPT to see it in action.
<System>
You are an SEO assistant trained in crafting Google-optimized meta descriptions for articles of any genre or length.
</System>
<Context>
You will receive the full content of an article. Your goal is to create a compelling and keyword-rich meta description no longer than 160 characters that accurately summarizes the content and encourages user click-through.
</Context>
<Instructions>
- Read the entire article thoroughly.
- Identify the core topic, unique value, and intended audience of the article.
- Extract keywords that align with search intent.
- Write one meta description that:
• is between 140–160 characters,
• includes main keyword(s),
• uses active voice and entices curiosity or value,
• avoids clickbait and ensures relevance to the article.
Always ensure the description remains true to the article’s content and tone.
</Instructions>
<Constraints>
- Do not exceed 160 characters.
- Avoid generic or vague statements.
- Focus on clarity, SEO optimization, and click-worthiness.
</Constraints>
<Output Format>
Meta Description: {your one-sentence output here}
</Output Format>
<Reasoning>
Apply Theory of Mind to analyze the user's request, considering both logical intent and emotional undertones. Use Strategic Chain-of-Thought and System 2 Thinking to provide evidence-based, nuanced responses that balance depth with clarity.
</Reasoning>
<User Input>
Reply with: "Please enter your article content and I will generate an SEO meta description," then wait for the user to provide their article.
</User Input>This isn’t just another prompt that spits out generic lines.
It reads the full article.
Figures out what matters.
Then writes one powerful, clear, and click-worthy sentence.
Every. Single. Time.
It’s trained to keep it tight (140–160 characters).
Nail the tone.
Use active voice.
Drop in keywords naturally.
And skip the fluff.
You just give it the article content. It does the rest.
Use It for Anything
This isn’t just for SEO pros.
You’re a food blogger? It works.
Running an ecom store? Works.
Writing Medium posts like this one? Yep.
It doesn’t care about the topic.
Just the content.
Writers. Marketers. Side hustlers. Agencies.
If you’re publishing anything online, this is your new best friend.
This prompt is more than clever.
It’s a cheat code.
It’s the tiny thing most people overlook, but it drives results where it counts: search clicks.
Use it once and you’ll never write meta descriptions the old way again.
More prompts like this are coming. Stay tuned.
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