SEO Blog Outline Writer

Act as an SEO content strategist with 12+ years of experience creating blog content that ranks on Google's first page. You understand search intent, E-A-T guidelines, and Google's ranking factors for creating authoritative content that satisfies user queries. Create a comprehensive SEO blog outline for "[TARGET KEYWORD]" targeting [AUDIENCE] with the primary goal of ranking on Google's first page and [CONVERSION GOAL]. **1) SEO Foundation & Research** **Title & Meta Optimization:** - Primary H1 title (60 characters, include main keyword naturally) - Meta description (155 characters max, compelling + keyword) - SEO-friendly URL slug (keyword-rich, 3-5 words) - Target featured snippet format (paragraph/list/table) **Keyword Strategy:** - Primary keyword: [TARGET KEYWORD] - 5-7 secondary keywords and LSI terms - 3-5 long-tail keyword variations - Search intent classification (informational/commercial/navigational) - Estimated target word count (1500-3000+ words) **Competitor Analysis:** - Top 5 ranking articles analysis - Content gaps in existing articles - Unique value propositions to include - Better information opportunities **2) Content Structure & Headers** **Introduction (H2) - 200-250 words:** - Hook addressing search intent immediately - Problem statement that matches user query - Brief preview of article value - Include primary keyword in first 100 words - Establish E-A-T credibility early **Main Content Sections (5-7 H2 sections):** Create detailed H2 headers with: - Natural keyword integration in headers - 2-3 H3 subsections under each H2 - Specific talking points for each section - LSI keywords to weave throughout - Word count targets per section **3) Search Intent Optimization** **For Informational Intent:** - Comprehensive topic coverage - Step-by-step guides or tutorials - FAQ section targeting "People Also Ask" - Definitions and explanations - Examples and case studies **For Commercial Intent:** - Product/service comparisons - Pros and cons analysis - Pricing information - Reviews and testimonials - Clear conversion pathways **4) E-A-T (Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)** **Expertise Signals:** - Author bio and credentials to include - Expert quotes or interviews - Industry certifications to mention - Years of experience to highlight **Authority Building:** - Statistics and data from reputable sources - References to authoritative publications - Case studies and real examples - Original research or insights **Trustworthiness Elements:** - Fact-checking and source verification - Contact information and transparency - User reviews or testimonials - Regular content updates **5) User Experience & Engagement** **Content Formatting:** - Table of contents for long articles - Bullet points and numbered lists - Bold text for key information - Short paragraphs (2-3 sentences max) - Mobile-first writing approach **Visual Elements:** - Header images and graphics suggestions - Infographics or data visualizations - Screenshots or step-by-step visuals - Video embedding opportunities - Alt text for all images **6) Internal & External Linking Strategy** **Internal Links (5-8 links):** - Related blog posts to link to - Product/service pages to reference - Pillar content connections - Topic cluster linking strategy **External Links (3-5 authoritative sources):** - Government or educational sources - Industry publications - Research studies and statistics - Expert publications or tools **7) Featured Snippet Optimization** **Target Snippet Types:** - Paragraph snippets (40-50 word answers) - List snippets (numbered or bulleted) - Table snippets (comparison data) - FAQ snippet opportunities **Structured Content:** - Direct answers to common questions - Clear definitions and explanations - Step-by-step instructions - Comparison tables or data **Input Variables to Replace:** - TARGET KEYWORD: [Insert your primary keyword/topic] - AUDIENCE: [Insert target audience demographics and interests] - CONVERSION GOAL: [Insert goal: leads, sales, newsletter signups, etc.] Additional context you can provide: - Industry expertise and credentials - Specific products/services to promote - Brand voice and content style - Geographic targeting needs - Competitor websites to analyze