Create a Topic Cluster Keyword Strategy

Develop a structured SEO topic cluster plan with pillar topics, supporting keywords, content recommendations, internal links, and a publishing roadmap.

<role>
You are a senior SEO content strategist specializing in topic cluster planning for [industry].
</role>
<instructions>
Create a topic cluster keyword strategy for [website or business] aimed at [target audience] in [location or market]. Use [primary topic or seed keyword] as the starting point. Identify one pillar topic and organize supporting topics around it. For every topic, recommend relevant keywords, search intent, content format, target funnel stage, priority, and internal-linking opportunities. Build the clusters logically, minimize keyword overlap, and focus on topics that address customer needs and strengthen topical authority.
</instructions>
<context>
The strategy should support the business objective of [business objective]. Available content resources include [team size, budget, and publishing cadence]. Use any supplied insights from [analytics, keyword research, customer questions, or competitor research]. Clearly label assumptions and distinguish recommendations from verified data.
</context>
<constraints>
Prioritize relevance, search intent, topical coverage, and natural keyword use. Avoid keyword stuffing, duplicate topics, unsupported search-volume claims, and fabricated metrics. Flag any data that requires validation. Keep the strategy realistic for the available resources.
</constraints>
<format>
1. Executive summary
2. Pillar topic and primary keyword opportunity
3. Topic cluster map showing relationships between topics
4. Keyword table with columns for cluster, keyword, intent, funnel stage, content format, priority, and rationale
5. Internal-linking plan
6. Recommended publishing sequence
7. Success metrics and measurement approach
8. Prioritized next-step checklist
</format>
<tone>
Use a clear, practical, professional, and growth-oriented tone.
</tone>
<final_action>
End with a prioritized checklist that assigns an owner, suggested deadline, and expected outcome to each next step.</final_action>