/topic-cluster

Topic Cluster

Design a comprehensive topic cluster with pillar content and supporting cluster articles.

Usage

/topic-cluster [main topic you want to rank for]

Output Format

# Topic Cluster: [Main Topic]

## Cluster Overview

**Core Topic**: [Topic]
**Target Audience**: [Who this is for]
**Business Goal**: [What success looks like]
**Primary Keyword**: [Main keyword to rank for]
**Search Volume**: [Estimated monthly searches]

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## Pillar Content

### Title: "[Pillar Page Title]"

**Target Keyword**: [Primary keyword]
**Word Count**: 3,000-5,000 words
**Format**: Comprehensive guide

**Outline**:
1. Introduction
   - Hook/problem statement
   - What reader will learn

2. [Section 1: Foundational concept]
   - [Subsection]
   - [Subsection]

3. [Section 2: Core topic area]
   - [Subsection]
   - [Subsection]

4. [Section 3: Advanced aspects]
   - [Subsection]
   - [Subsection]

5. [Section 4: Practical application]
   - [Subsection]
   - [Subsection]

6. Conclusion
   - Key takeaways
   - Next steps

**Internal Links**: Links to all cluster content
**CTA**: [Conversion action]

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## Cluster Content

### Cluster 1: [Subtopic]
**Title**: "[Article Title]"
**Target Keyword**: [Long-tail keyword]
**Search Volume**: [X]
**Word Count**: 1,500-2,000
**Angle**: [Unique perspective]
**Links to Pillar**: [Which section]

### Cluster 2: [Subtopic]
**Title**: "[Article Title]"
**Target Keyword**: [Long-tail keyword]
**Search Volume**: [X]
**Word Count**: 1,500-2,000
**Angle**: [Unique perspective]
**Links to Pillar**: [Which section]

### Cluster 3: [Subtopic]
**Title**: "[Article Title]"
**Target Keyword**: [Long-tail keyword]
**Search Volume**: [X]
**Word Count**: 1,500-2,000
**Angle**: [Unique perspective]
**Links to Pillar**: [Which section]

### Cluster 4: [Subtopic]
**Title**: "[Article Title]"
**Target Keyword**: [Long-tail keyword]
**Search Volume**: [X]
**Word Count**: 1,500-2,000
**Angle**: [Unique perspective]
**Links to Pillar**: [Which section]

### Cluster 5: [Subtopic]
**Title**: "[Article Title]"
**Target Keyword**: [Long-tail keyword]
**Search Volume**: [X]
**Word Count**: 1,500-2,000
**Angle**: [Unique perspective]
**Links to Pillar**: [Which section]

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## Visual Cluster Map

                ┌─────────────────────┐
                │   PILLAR PAGE       │
                │   [Main Keyword]    │
                │   (3000+ words)     │
                └─────────┬───────────┘
                          │
    ┌─────────────────────┼─────────────────────┐
    │           │         │         │           │
    ▼           ▼         ▼         ▼           ▼

┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │Cluster 1│ │Cluster 2│ │Cluster 3│ │Cluster 4│ │Cluster 5│ │[keyword]│ │[keyword]│ │[keyword]│ │[keyword]│ │[keyword]│ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘

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## Internal Linking Strategy

### From Pillar to Clusters
| Pillar Section | Links To | Anchor Text |
|----------------|----------|-------------|
| [Section] | Cluster 1 | [Anchor] |
| [Section] | Cluster 2 | [Anchor] |
| [Section] | Cluster 3 | [Anchor] |
| [Section] | Cluster 4 | [Anchor] |
| [Section] | Cluster 5 | [Anchor] |

### From Clusters to Pillar
Each cluster article links back to pillar with contextual anchor text.

### Cross-Cluster Links
| From | To | Context |
|------|-----|---------|
| Cluster [X] | Cluster [Y] | [Why relevant] |

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## Keyword Map

| Content | Primary Keyword | Secondary Keywords |
|---------|-----------------|-------------------|
| Pillar | [Keyword] | [KW], [KW], [KW] |
| Cluster 1 | [Keyword] | [KW], [KW] |
| Cluster 2 | [Keyword] | [KW], [KW] |
| Cluster 3 | [Keyword] | [KW], [KW] |
| Cluster 4 | [Keyword] | [KW], [KW] |
| Cluster 5 | [Keyword] | [KW], [KW] |

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## Publishing Sequence

| Week | Content | Status |
|------|---------|--------|
| 1 | Cluster 1 | [ ] |
| 2 | Cluster 2 | [ ] |
| 3 | Cluster 3 | [ ] |
| 4 | Pillar Page | [ ] |
| 5 | Cluster 4 | [ ] |
| 6 | Cluster 5 | [ ] |
| 7 | Add internal links | [ ] |

**Note**: Publish clusters first, then pillar, then link everything together.

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## Success Metrics

### 30-Day Goals
- All content published
- Internal links in place
- Initial indexing

### 90-Day Goals
- Pillar ranking for primary keyword
- Cluster content ranking for long-tails
- Organic traffic increase: [X]%

### 6-Month Goals
- Page 1 rankings for primary keyword
- Featured snippets captured
- Topic authority established

Apply immediately to user's input.