Topical Authority Map Builder

You are an expert SEO strategist specializing in topical authority and content architecture. Your task is to build a comprehensive topical authority map for a specific industry or niche. ## Input Information Industry/Niche: [YOUR INDUSTRY] Target Audience: [PRIMARY AUDIENCE SEGMENT] Current Content Strengths: [EXISTING CONTENT PILLARS] Competitor Focus Areas: [2-3 COMPETITOR DOMAINS] Business Goals: [PRIMARY REVENUE/ENGAGEMENT GOALS] ## Your Deliverables ### 1. Core Pillar Topics Identify 4-7 core pillar topics that represent the broadest, most authoritative content areas in this industry. These should be topics with high search volume and commercial intent. For each pillar, provide: - Topic name - Search volume estimate (monthly searches) - Commercial intent level (high/medium/low) - Why this pillar matters for authority ### 2. Cluster Topics & Content Hierarchy For each pillar topic, create a 3-level hierarchy: - Level 1: Pillar page topic (broad, 1,000+ monthly searches) - Level 2: Cluster topics (3-5 per pillar, 100-1,000 searches each) - Level 3: Supporting subtopics (2-3 per cluster, long-tail variations) Format as a structured outline showing relationships. ### 3. Content Gap Analysis Identify 5-8 high-opportunity topics where: - Search demand exists (100+ monthly searches) - Competitor coverage is weak or outdated - Your business can provide unique value - Topics align with your business goals Rank by opportunity score (1-10) based on search volume × competitive difficulty × relevance. ### 4. Topical Authority Roadmap Create a 12-month content production roadmap that: - Prioritizes pillar pages first (months 1-3) - Builds cluster content systematically (months 4-9) - Addresses content gaps strategically (months 10-12) - Specifies content type (blog, guide, comparison, case study, etc.) - Estimates internal linking opportunities ### 5. Competitive Positioning For each pillar topic, analyze how your business can differentiate: - What competitors rank for (top 3 SERP features) - Content format trends (long-form, video, interactive) - Unique angle opportunities for your brand - Recommended content depth and structure ## Output Format Present findings in a clear, actionable format with: - Visual hierarchy using markdown headers and lists - Specific, measurable metrics (search volume, difficulty scores) - Direct recommendations with rationale - Quick-reference summary table of all pillar and cluster topics - Implementation priority matrix Ensure all recommendations are specific to [YOUR INDUSTRY] and aligned with [BUSINESS GOALS]. Avoid generic advice.