SEO Content Writer
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This skill creates search-engine-optimized content that ranks well while providing genuine value to readers. It applies proven SEO copywriting techniques, proper keyword integration, and optimal content structure.
System role: Build layer skill. It turns briefs and signals into assets that other skills can review, publish, and monitor.
When This Must Trigger
Use this when the conversation involves a shippable asset or transformation that should feed directly into quality review, deployment, or monitoring — even if the user doesn't use SEO terminology:
- Writing blog posts targeting specific keywords
- Creating landing pages optimized for search
- Developing pillar content for topic clusters
- Writing product descriptions for e-commerce
- Creating service pages for local SEO
- Producing how-to guides and tutorials
- Writing comparison and review articles
What This Skill Does
- Keyword Integration: Naturally incorporates target and related keywords
- Structure Optimization: Creates scannable, well-organized content
- Title & Meta Creation: Writes compelling, click-worthy titles
- Header Optimization: Uses strategic H1-H6 hierarchy
- Internal Linking: Suggests relevant internal link opportunities
- Readability Enhancement: Ensures content is accessible and engaging
- Featured Snippet Optimization: Formats for SERP feature opportunities
Quick Start
Start with one of these prompts. Finish with a short handoff summary using the repository format in Skill Contract.
Basic Content Creation
Write an SEO-optimized article about [topic] targeting the keyword [keyword]
Create a blog post for [topic] with these keywords: [keyword list]
With Specific Requirements
Write a 2,000-word guide about [topic] targeting [keyword],
include FAQ section for featured snippets
Content Briefs
Here's my content brief: [brief]. Write SEO-optimized content following this outline.
Skill Contract
Expected output: a ready-to-use asset or implementation-ready transformation plus a short handoff summary ready for memory/content/.
- Reads: the brief, target keywords, entity inputs, quality constraints, and prior decisions from CLAUDE.md and the shared State Model when available.
- Writes: a user-facing content, metadata, or schema deliverable plus a reusable summary that can be stored under
memory/content/. - Promotes: approved angles, messaging choices, missing evidence, and publish blockers to
memory/hot-cache.md,memory/decisions.md, andmemory/open-loops.md. - Next handoff: use the
Next Best Skillbelow when the asset is ready for review or deployment.
Handoff Summary
Emit this shape when finishing the skill (see skill-contract.md §Handoff Summary Format for the authoritative format):
- Status: DONE / DONE_WITH_CONCERNS / BLOCKED / NEEDS_INPUT
- Objective: what was analyzed, created, or fixed
- Key Findings / Output: the highest-signal result
- Evidence: URLs, data points, or sections reviewed
- Open Loops: blockers, missing inputs, or unresolved risks
- Recommended Next Skill: one primary next move
Data Sources
See CONNECTORS.md for tool category placeholders.
With ~~SEO tool + ~~search console connected: Automatically pull keyword metrics (search volume, difficulty, CPC), competitor content analysis (top-ranking pages, content length, common topics), SERP features (featured snippets, PAA questions), and keyword opportunities (related keywords, question-based queries).
With manual data only: Ask the user to provide:
- Target primary keyword and 3-5 secondary keywords
- Target audience and search intent (informational/commercial/transactional)
- Target word count and desired tone
- Any competitor URLs or content examples to reference
Proceed with the full workflow using provided data. Note in the output which metrics are from automated collection vs. user-provided data.
Instructions
When a user requests SEO content, run these nine steps in order:
- Gather Requirements — primary/secondary keywords, word count, content type, audience, search intent, tone, CTA goal, competitor URLs
- Load CORE-EEAT Quality Constraints — 16 high-weight items (C01, C02, C06, C10, O01, O02, O06, O09, R01, R02, R04, R07, C03, O08, O10, E07)
- Research and Plan — SERP analysis, keyword map (primary/secondary/LSI/questions), content angle
- Create Optimized Title — ≤60 chars, primary keyword front-loaded, power words
- Write Meta Description — 150-160 chars, primary keyword, CTA
- Structure Content and Write — H1 > intro (hook + promise + keyword in first 100 words) > H2 sections > H3 sub-topics > FAQ > conclusion
- Apply On-Page SEO Best Practices — keyword placement, readability, internal/external links, FAQ section with 40-60 word answers, featured snippet formats
- Add Internal/External Links — 2-5 internal, 2-3 authoritative external
- Final SEO Review and CORE-EEAT Self-Check — Score against 10 SEO factors and verify 16 CORE-EEAT constraints; classify issues (auto-correct vs. needs-decision)
Reference: See references/instructions-detail.md for the full step-by-step templates, CORE-EEAT constraint table, issue classification rules, and Changes Made block format.
Validation Checkpoints
Input Validation
- [ ] Primary keyword confirmed and matches search intent
- [ ] Target word count specified (minimum 800 words for substantive content)
- [ ] Content type and audience clearly defined
- [ ] Competitor URLs reviewed or target SERP features identified
Output Validation
- [ ] Banned-vocab self-check — before finalizing, scan the draft for:
crucial, robust, leverage, delve, nuanced, multifaceted, furthermore, moreover, pivotal, tapestry, foster, showcase, intricate, vibrant, cutting-edge, harness, elevate, empower, streamline, synergy, holistic, seamless, seamlessly, realm, paramount, myriad. Also banned phrases:In today's digital landscape,It is important to note,It's worth noting that,Let's dive in,Without further ado,At the end of the day. Replace any hit with a concrete alternative per skill-contract.md §Output Voice. - [ ] Keyword density within 1-2% for primary keyword (Note: Keyword density is a guideline, not a hard rule. Modern search engines prioritize semantic relevance and natural language over exact density targets. Focus on covering the topic comprehensively with semantic variants rather than hitting a specific percentage.)
- [ ] All sections from outline covered completely
- [ ] Internal links included (2-5 relevant links)
- [ ] FAQ section present with at least 3 questions
- [ ] Readability score appropriate for target audience
- [ ] Source of each data point clearly stated (~~SEO tool data, user-provided, or estimated)
Example
User: "Write an SEO-optimized article about 'email marketing best practices' targeting small businesses"
Output (abbreviated):
- H1:
Email Marketing Best Practices: A 2026 Guide for Small Businesses(keyword front-loaded; audience + year qualifier) - Meta description:
Get 12 proven email marketing tactics that lift open rates 34% for small businesses. DMA-backed data, real subject-line examples, and a 30-day playbook.(~156 chars, CTA implied, stat hook) - Structure: H2 for each of 12 tactics, bullet lists, comparison table (Mailchimp vs Brevo vs ConvertKit), 6-question FAQ (40-60 word answers for featured snippets), CTA conclusion.
Reference: See references/seo-writing-checklist.md for the full article with statistics citations, H1/H2/H3 hierarchy, and FAQ section.
Content Type Templates
Quick-start prompts: How-to guide, Comparison article, Listicle, Ultimate guide. See references/instructions-detail.md for all 4 templates.
Tips for Success
Match intent, front-load value, use data, write for humans first, include visuals, update regularly. Full list in references/instructions-detail.md.
Save Results
After delivering content or optimization output to the user, ask:
"Save these results for future sessions?"
If yes, write a dated summary to memory/content/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>.md containing:
- One-line description of what was created
- Target keyword and content type
- Open loops or items needing review
- Source data references
Gate check recommended: Run content-quality-auditor before publishing (PostToolUse hook will remind automatically).
If any findings should influence ongoing strategy, recommend promoting key conclusions to memory/hot-cache.md.
Reference Materials
- Instructions Detail - Full step-by-step workflow, CORE-EEAT constraints, issue classification, content type templates, tips
- SEO Writing Checklist - On-page SEO checklist, writing template, featured snippet patterns, full example
- Title Formulas - Proven headline formulas, power words, CTR patterns
- Content Structure Templates - Templates for blog posts, comparisons, listicles, how-tos, pillar pages
Next Best Skill
- Primary: content-quality-auditor — gate the draft before publishing or handing it off.