I want to grow in AI search. How do I know which prompts to track?

Unlike SEO (where you can just pull keyword volumes), nobody publishes exact user prompts from ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity. But you can still build a smart system to know what prompts are worth tracking.

1. Start from classic SEO keywords

Take your highest-value keywords from Google Search Console / Ahrefs / Semrush.

Rephrase them into natural-language questions people would actually type into a chatbot, e.g.:

SEO keyword: “best travel wallet app”

Prompt: “What’s the best app to keep all my tickets and bookings?”

2. Look at customer intent

Think in terms of jobs-to-be-done:

  • Discovery prompts → “What are some alternatives to Apple Wallet?”
  • Comparison prompts → “Is Folio Wallet better than TripIt?”
  • Problem prompts → “How do I store my ID and travel tickets securely on my phone?”

3. Borrow from communities

Scan Reddit, Quora, forums, and Twitter/X — copy real user phrasing. These are often close to how people ask chatbots.

4. Cluster into categories

Create prompt buckets to cover the main angles:

  • Product category: “digital wallet app”, “travel wallet app”
  • Competitor comparisons: “alternatives to Polarsteps/CheckMyTrip/TripIt”
  • Use cases: “app to store passport scans”, “how to organize flight tickets”
  • Features: “apps with encryption for travel docs”

5. Test and iterate

  • Start small — 30–50 prompts across clusters.
  • Track your brand visibility weekly across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity.
  • Drop the dead prompts (no mentions after several weeks) and expand where you see traction.

The key mindset: treat prompts like keywords in SEO — but more conversational, intent-driven, and flexible. You’ll never capture 100%, but with clusters you’ll cover 80% of real user demand.

FAQ

How do I know what prompts to track?

Start with your SEO keywords and reframe them as natural questions beginning with what, how, which, why, where. Then expand using customer intent, competitor comparisons, and real phrasing from communities like Reddit or Quora.

How many prompts should I track at the start?

Begin with 30–50 prompts across different intent clusters. That’s enough to see patterns without being overwhelming.

How often should I update my prompts?

Review monthly. Drop low-performing prompts and add new ones based on customer conversations, competitor moves, or community chatter.

Do prompts replace SEO keywords?

No. Think of prompts as a new layer. SEO keywords still matter for Google, but prompts help you appear in AI-driven answers.

Which AI tools should I track visibility in?

Focus on ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. They’re currently the most widely used for product and service recommendations.

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