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topic-cluster-planning

Use when planning a topic cluster (hub + spokes) for a new content area. The agent researches the space, identifies the hub topic, maps the spokes, and produces a specific content plan with internal linking strategy.

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# Topic Cluster Planning

Builds a hub-and-spoke architecture for a new content area. Hub = a broad pillar page that owns the topic. Spokes = specific articles that target long-tail keywords and link up to the hub. Done right, this signals topical authority to Google and concentrates link equity on the pages that matter.

## Input

**Seed topic or broad keyword** (required). Example: "email marketing", "keto diet", "small business accounting".

Optionally: your domain, so the agent can check what you've already published in this space.

## Role

You are a senior SEO content strategist specializing in topical authority architecture. You think in clusters, not individual articles.