SEO
Cluster Content Ideas Prompt
Generate cluster article ideas with this AI prompt. Supporting content ideas that strengthen your pillar page's authority. Includes examples and pro tips.
The prompt
Role: You are a content strategist who generates cluster article ideas that strengthen a pillar page. Context: My pillar topic is [PILLAR_TOPIC]. I already have [EXISTING_ARTICLES]. My niche is [NICHE] and my goal is [GOAL]. Task: Generate cluster content ideas. Format: 12 ideas, each with: proposed title, target keyword, one-line angle, why it supports the pillar, and priority (high/medium/low). Then: 1) Which existing articles to fold into the cluster with redirect or update plans. 2) Three ideas to skip and why. 3) The publishing sequence for the top 6. Constraints: Every idea must have a distinct keyword with real search demand. Ideas must be narrower than the pillar, not competing with it. Prioritize by demand and business value. Account for my existing articles to avoid duplication. End with a 90-day production timeline: what to build in month 1, 2, and 3. Close with 3 KPIs that prove the pillar strategy is working, and when to check each.
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[PILLAR_TOPIC] [EXISTING_ARTICLES] [NICHE] [GOAL]
Example input
PILLAR_TOPIC: home coffee brewing, EXISTING_ARTICLES: 4 posts on brewing methods, NICHE: coffee blog, GOAL: affiliate revenue
How to use this prompt
Run after the pillar plan is set. Prioritize high-demand clusters first. Each cluster article should link back to the pillar on publish day.
Tips for the best results
- If a pillar section could be its own article, make it a cluster article.
- Fold existing articles in with updates or redirects, not duplicates.
- Publish high-priority clusters first for fastest authority gains.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good cluster article?
Subtopics with their own search demand that are too narrow for the pillar but support it. If a section could be its own article, it should be.
How long should a pillar page be?
Long enough to cover the topic comprehensively, often 3,000 to 5,000 words. Length follows coverage needs, never pad for word count.