Content Brief Generator
SERP Analysis → Content Brief → Outrank Competition
Goal
Not rewriting competitors, but analyzing them to write better content.
| Wrong Approach | Right Approach |
|---|---|
| Rewrite Top 10 articles | Analyze Top 10 intent |
| Copy content structure | Find gaps (what they missed) |
| Merge competitor content | Outperform (add original data/cases) |
Workflow
Step 1: SERP Scraping
Input: Target keyword ↓ Scrape Top 10 results: - Title - URL - Meta description - Page content (H1, H2, H3 structure) - Word count - Content type (listicle, how-to, guide, comparison, etc.)
Step 2: Intent Analysis
| Dimension | Description |
|---|---|
| Search Intent | Informational / Commercial / Transactional / Navigational |
| Content Format | 90% are listicles? You should write a listicle too |
| Content Depth | Average word count? Exceed the average |
| SERP Features | Featured Snippet? PAA? Video? |
Step 3: Topic Extraction
Extract common topics covered by Top 10:
Example keyword: "how to start a podcast" Top 10 coverage: ✓ Equipment selection (10/10) ✓ Recording software (9/10) ✓ Hosting platforms (8/10) ✓ Cover design (7/10) ✓ Promotion strategy (6/10)
Rule: Topics covered by >50% = must include
Step 4: Gap Analysis
Find content competitors don't cover or cover poorly:
Gap opportunities: - 2024 AI tool recommendations (only 2/10 mention) - Monetization strategies (most skim over) - Real cost breakdown (no specific numbers) - Common failure reasons (few cover negative angle)
Rule: Gaps = your differentiation opportunity
Step 5: Brief Generation
Output Format: Content Brief
markdown# Content Brief: [Target Keyword] ## Search Intent [Informational/Commercial/etc.] - [One sentence describing what users want] ## Content Format Recommended: [Listicle / How-to Guide / Comparison / etc.] Reason: X/10 of Top 10 use this format ## Target Word Count Minimum: [Top 10 average word count] Recommended: [Average + 20%] to outperform competition ## Must-Have Topics | Topic | Coverage | Suggested Depth | |-------|----------|-----------------| | [Topic 1] | 10/10 | Detailed | | [Topic 2] | 9/10 | Detailed | | [Topic 3] | 8/10 | Medium | ## Gap Opportunities (Differentiators) | Gap | Why It's an Opportunity | Suggested Angle | |-----|-------------------------|-----------------| | [Gap 1] | Only 2/10 mention | [Specific suggestion] | | [Gap 2] | Shallow coverage | [Specific suggestion] | ## Recommended H2 Structure 1. [H2 Title] - Covers [Topic] 2. [H2 Title] - Covers [Topic] 3. [H2 Title] - Gap opportunity: [Gap] 4. ... ## E-E-A-T Recommendations - **Experience**: Add [specific suggestion, e.g., real case/screenshots] - **Expertise**: Cite [data sources/expert opinions] - **Original Value**: [What can you provide that competitors don't] ## SERP Feature Opportunities - [ ] Featured Snippet: [Opportunity exists? Format suggestion] - [ ] PAA: [Related questions list] - [ ] Video: [Video needed?] ## Internal Link Suggestions - Link to: [Related existing pages] - Get links from: [Which pages should link to this article]
Usage
bash# Generate content brief /seo content-brief "target keyword" # Then write content using the brief /seo content-writer --brief [brief-file]
Related Skills
| Upstream | This Skill | Downstream |
|---|---|---|
| 30x-seo-keywords | 30x-seo-content-brief | 30x-seo-content-writer |
| 30x-seo-plan | ↓ Analyze SERP | ↓ Write per brief |
Important Notes
- No plagiarism: Brief is an analysis tool, not a copying tool
- Original first: Gap sections must have original content
- E-E-A-T: Every piece needs real experience/data
- Timeliness: Competitors change, briefs have expiration
[PROTOCOL]: Update this header on changes, then check CLAUDE.md


