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SEO Content Brief Assistant

Build a structured content brief from a keyword or topic before drafting — so writers start with intent, not assumptions.

Overview

Content that ranks is aligned to search intent, not internal assumptions about what's important. This workflow turns a keyword or topic into a structured brief: intent classification, content angle, heading structure, and coverage gaps relative to what already ranks. Writers get clear direction; the brief encodes SEO logic before a word is written.

Workflow

  1. Provide the keyword and context

    Give the primary keyword and, optionally, who the target reader is and what action you want them to take.

  2. Add SERP context if available

    Optionally paste the titles of current top-ranking pages. The model uses this to identify gaps in existing coverage.

  3. Review intent classification

    The intent classification drives everything else in the brief. If it's wrong, the angle and structure will be wrong too.

  4. Hand the brief to the writer

    The brief replaces the conversation between SEO and writer — it should answer their questions before they ask.

Why This Workflow Works

  • Classifying intent before structure prevents the brief from being built around internal assumptions
  • Separating 'must-cover' from 'avoid' gives writers a clear scope — ambiguity in briefs produces off-target drafts
  • Requiring a specific H1 instead of a generic one surfaces the key framing decision early
  • Keeping the brief production separate from drafting means intent decisions don't get overridden mid-draft

Best for

  • Content teams where the writer is not the same person doing keyword research
  • Topics where intent is ambiguous or mixed across the SERP
  • Producing consistent brief quality across multiple contributors
  • Planning content before publishing, not revising after

Not for

  • Generating the actual article content — this produces a brief, not a draft
  • Brand-specific or highly proprietary topic areas with no public search signal
  • Programmatic content generation at scale

Use cases

  • Briefing a writer before they start drafting a new article
  • Evaluating whether an existing page is structured to match its target intent
  • Generating multiple brief variants to compare content angles before committing
  • Aligning content calendars around specific intent types