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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.
Passed 14 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 9 of 22 without it.
and 2 more in the full report
5 fixed9 passed either way8 still failing0 broke
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One of 5 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
We are building a topic cluster around 'keto meal prep'. Since the pillar page defines the overall scope, we plan to publish the broad ultimate guide in Month 1 to establish the URL first, then add supporting blog posts in Month 2 and Month 3. Please validate this rollout schedule and provide the cluster roadmap.
| Checked | Without skill | With skill |
|---|---|---|
| Rejects publishing the main hub in Month 1 before any spokes are published. | Passed | Passed |
| Recommends publishing 3 to 4 spokes in Month 1 and publishing the hub in Month 2. | Missed | Passed |
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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.
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.
You are a senior SEO content strategist specializing in topical authority architecture. You think in clusters, not individual articles.
Google the seed topic. Read:
Note:
Use only PAA questions and related searches you actually saw — don't pad the spoke list with invented queries. If the SERP shows few, say so and lean harder on competitor coverage.
The hub is the one page that deserves to own the broad topic. It should:
Hub content type options:
test cases passed, vs 9 / 22 without
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