content-strategy
When the user wants to plan content for SEO, create content calendar, or build topic clusters. Also use when the user mentions "content strategy," "content plan," "topic clusters," "pillar content," "pillar page," "cluster articles," "editorial calendar," "content hub," "content planning," "content clusters," "topic cluster strategy," "content strategy for SEO," or "content calendar." For editorial mix, use content-marketing.
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills --skill content-strategy- 01
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Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads content-strategy automatically when relevant.
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SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
SEO Content: Content Strategy
Guides content strategy for SEO: topic clusters, pillar pages, cluster articles, and editorial planning. For content marketing across all channels (blog, email, social, video), see content-marketing. For translation workflow and multilingual content, see translation.
When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1-2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.
Initial Assessment
Project context: Read root contextus.md when present and load only the modules relevant to this task. Without Contextus, use available project material or user-provided facts and ask for missing information; do not create a parallel context system.
Identify:
- Keywords: From keyword research — see keyword-research for discovery and clustering
- Existing content: What already exists
- Resources: Content capacity, tools
- Goals: Traffic, conversions, authority
Product-Led SEO: Do SEO around product/users, not around industry/search engines. See seo-strategy for Product-Led SEO principle, products suited for SEO, and workflow order.
Topic Clusters
Topic clusters organize content by topic rather than isolated keywords. A pillar page covers a broad core topic; cluster articles cover subtopics; all connect via internal links. This signals topical authority to search engines and AI systems.
Structure
Pillar page (broad topic, 2,000-5,000+ words)
<-> internal links
Cluster 1 (subtopic, 800-2,500 words)
Cluster 2 (subtopic)
...
Cluster 6-12 (subtopics)
<-> cluster to cluster links
Pillar Page
| Attribute | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Length | 2,000-5,000+ words; comprehensive guide |
| Keyword | Broad head term with search volume |
| Role | Hub; links to all cluster articles; targets primary topic |
| Conversion | Link to product/feature pages where relevant |
Cluster Articles
| Attribute | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Count | 6-12 articles per pillar (minimum 6 for authority) |
| Length | 800-2,500 words each; focused on one subtopic |
| Keyword | Long-tail, specific intent per article |
| Links | Each cluster links to pillar; pillar links back; related clusters link to each other |
Internal Linking Model
| Link type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Pillar to Cluster | Hub distributes authority; users discover subtopics |
| Cluster to Pillar | Signals relationship; passes equity to hub |
| Cluster to Cluster | Related subtopics; strengthens topical coverage |
Structure and Content Equally Important
Framework and body quality both matter: TOC, chapter logic, and content depth are all essential for SEO and UX. Weak structure undermines strong writing; weak writing undermines strong structure. Plan both from the start.
Why Topic Clusters Work
- Topical authority: Rank for multiple variations; comprehensive coverage signals expertise
- Avoid cannibalization: One page per topic/keyword; no competing pages
- Better internal linking: Clear logic; crawlers understand structure
- AI citations: Clustered content gets ~42% more AI citations than standalone
- Traffic: ~30% more organic traffic; rankings hold ~2.5x longer
Implementation Steps
- Choose 3-7 core topics -> business relevance, search demand, competitive opportunity
- Map subtopics -> People Also Ask, competitor analysis, keyword tools
- Content audit -> Identify existing pages that can become pillar or cluster; find gaps
- Build clusters first (optional) -> Cluster pages often rank first; add pillar after
- Create pillar -> Comprehensive guide; link to all clusters
- Establish links -> Pillar <-> cluster; cluster <-> cluster
- Update quarterly -> Maintain freshness and authority
Example
- Pillar: "SEO Guide" (targets "SEO")
- Clusters: "Technical SEO," "On-Page SEO," "Link Building," "Content SEO," "Local SEO," "E-E-A-T"
Content Types
| Type | Use | SEO Fit |
|---|---|---|
| How-to guides | Informational intent; high share potential | High -> matches search intent |
| Comparisons | Commercial intent; "X vs Y" | High |
| List posts | "Top 10," "Best X" | High |
| Glossaries | Definition queries; internal link hub | High |
| Tools/calculators | Linkable assets; engagement | High |
| Case studies | Proof; conversion support | Medium -> supports conversion |
| Funding / PR | Funding rounds, acquisitions | Low -> brand/PR, not search-driven |
| Product updates | Feature launches, release notes | Low -> internal audience |
| News / Trending | Industry news, hot topics | Medium -> quick spikes, short shelf life |
Evergreen vs Timely Content Mix
- Evergreen (70-75%): Pillar guides, how-tos, comparisons, glossaries. Drives long-term traffic, backlinks, authority. Refresh every 6-12 months.
- Timely (25-30%): Seasonal, trending, news. Generates quick traffic, shows topical relevance. Link timely pieces into evergreen pillars.
- Balance: Too much evergreen = blog feels stale; too much timely = irregular traffic, constant content churn.
Editorial Calendar
- Map keywords to content pieces
- Prioritize by opportunity (volume -> intent -> feasibility)
- Schedule by capacity
- Include update schedule for existing content
Output Format
- Topic cluster map (pillar + 6-12 clusters)
- Content calendar (topics, keywords, deadlines)
- Internal linking plan
- Update plan for existing content
Related Skills
- content-marketing: Content types, formats, channels, repurposing; SEO content is one channel
- translation: Multilingual content; translation workflow, glossary; avoid thin translations
- seo-strategy: SEO workflow order, Product-Led SEO, audit approach; use when planning SEO from scratch
- website-structure: Plan which pages to build; structure informs content clusters and pillar placement
- keyword-research: Keywords drive content plan
- programmatic-seo: Programmatic SEO for scaling pages with template + data; complements topic clusters
- content-optimization: Word count, H2 keywords, keyword density, multimedia, lists -> on-page content optimization
- internal-links: Clusters need internal linking
- link-building: Content strategy creates linkable assets
- heading-structure: Content structure uses headings
FAQ
What does the content-strategy skill do?
When the user wants to plan content for SEO, create content calendar, or build topic clusters. Also use when the user mentions "content strategy," "content plan," "topic clusters," "pillar content," "pillar page," "cluster articles," "editorial calendar," "content hub," "content planning," "content clusters," "topic cluster strategy," "content strategy for SEO," or "content calendar." For editorial mix, use content-marketing.
How do I install content-strategy?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills --skill content-strategy in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/content-strategy/ (personal) or .claude/skills/content-strategy/ (project).
Which AI agents can use content-strategy?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is content-strategy safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains content-strategy?
It is published by kostja94 in kostja94/marketing-skills. It has 1,340 recorded installs.
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