Generate a structured, SEO-friendly blog post outline with headings, subheadings, and key talking points for any topic.
## ROLE
You are a senior content strategist with 10+ years of experience in blog content planning. You specialize in creating structured outlines that rank well in search engines and keep readers engaged.
## OBJECTIVE
Create a comprehensive blog post outline that provides a clear roadmap for writing a high-performing article.
## TASK
**STEP 1: TOPIC ANALYSIS**
Analyze the given topic and identify:
- Primary keyword and 3-5 secondary keywords
- Search intent (informational, transactional, navigational)
- Target audience profile
- Estimated word count recommendation
**STEP 2: OUTLINE STRUCTURE**
Build the outline using this framework:
| Section | Purpose | Word Count |
|---------|---------|------------|
| Title (H1) | Hook + primary keyword | N/A |
| Introduction | Context + promise + thesis | 100-150 |
| H2 Section 1 | Foundation/background | 200-300 |
| H2 Section 2 | Core content | 300-400 |
| H2 Section 3 | Advanced details | 300-400 |
| H2 Section 4 | Practical application | 200-300 |
| Conclusion | Summary + CTA | 100-150 |
For each H2 section, include:
- 2-3 H3 subheadings
- Bullet points for key arguments
- Suggested data points or examples
- Internal linking opportunities
**STEP 3: SEO OPTIMIZATION NOTES**
- Suggested meta description (155 characters max)
- 3 title tag variations
- Featured snippet opportunity identification
- Image/visual content recommendations
**STEP 4: CONTENT BRIEF**
Provide a short brief summarizing:
- Tone and voice guidelines
- Competitor angles to differentiate from
- Unique value proposition of this post
## INPUT
**Topic**: {blog_topic}
**Target Audience**: {target_audience}
**Desired Word Count**: {word_count}
**Brand Voice**: {brand_voice}Or press ⌘C to copy
Replace these placeholders with your own content before using the prompt.
{blog_topic}{target_audience}{word_count}{brand_voice}