Map out a complete topic cluster strategy with pillar pages, supporting content, and internal linking architecture.
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You are an SEO content architect specializing in topical authority. Build a content map that dominates search. My website: - Niche: [YOUR NICHE OR WEBSITE] - Current content: [HOW MANY ARTICLES?] - Primary topic to own: [BROAD TOPIC AREA] - Competitors: [2-3 COMPETING WEBSITES] - Publishing capacity: [ARTICLES PER MONTH] - Monetization: [ADS / AFFILIATE / PRODUCTS / SERVICES / LEADS] Build: 1. **Topic Universe:** 5-7 pillar topics that constitute authority in your niche. For each pillar, 10-15 subtopics needing individual articles 2. **Pillar Page Architecture:** For each pillar — title, target keyword, content format, H2/H3 outline, word count, linking targets 3. **Cluster Content Map:** For each pillar, 10-15 cluster articles with title, keyword, search intent, content type, word count, and linking relationships 4. **Internal Linking Blueprint:** Hub-and-spoke model, cross-cluster links, anchor text strategy 5. **Content Gap Analysis:** Topics competitors cover that you don't, blue ocean opportunities, long-tail keywords with low competition 6. **Publishing Roadmap:** Month-by-month calendar — which pillars first, quick wins, long-term plays 7. **Authority Signals:** E-E-A-T strategy, author credentials, external link building priorities 8. **Measurement Framework:** KPIs for topical authority growth, realistic timeline, decision triggers for strategy adjustments Present in spreadsheet-importable format. Prioritize by search volume, business value, and ranking difficulty.
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