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Content Brief Agent Skill

Content brief template and creation methodology for SEO-optimized content. Use when preparing briefs for writers or planning new content pieces.

926 tokens
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Install

one command, takes just this skill from the repository
npx skills add https://github.com/nicepkg/ai-workflow --skill content-brief

The instruction itself

9 sections, as written by the author

Content Brief

When to Use

  • Preparing briefs for content writers
  • Planning new content pieces
  • Documenting SEO requirements for articles
  • Aligning content with keyword research

Brief Creation Methodology

Step 1: Keyword Research

  • Identify primary keyword (highest priority)
  • Identify 3-5 secondary keywords
  • Extract People Also Ask questions
  • Note search intent (informational/commercial/transactional)

Step 2: SERP Analysis

  • Analyze top 10 ranking pages
  • Note average word count
  • Identify common content format (listicle, guide, etc.)
  • Find content gaps (topics competitors miss)

Step 3: Outline Creation

  • Create H1 with primary keyword
  • Plan H2s to cover required topics
  • Plan H3s for detailed sections
  • Map keywords to specific sections

Step 4: Requirements Definition

  • Set word count target (based on competitors + 20%)
  • Define E-E-A-T requirements
  • Specify internal linking targets
  • Set readability target (Flesch 60-70)

Brief Template

---
type: content-brief
created_by: {agent_or_command}
created_at: {timestamp}
keyword: "{keyword}"
session_id: {session_id}
session_path: {session_path}
status: complete
---

# Content Brief: {Title}

## Target Keyword
- **Primary**: {keyword}
- **Secondary**: {keyword2}, {keyword3}, {keyword4}
- **Questions to Answer**:
  1. {PAA question 1}
  2. {PAA question 2}
  3. {PAA question 3}

## Search Intent
- **Type**: Informational | Commercial | Transactional
- **User Goal**: {what user wants to accomplish}

## Content Specifications
- **Word Count**: {min}-{max} words
- **Format**: {article, listicle, guide, comparison}
- **Tone**: {professional, conversational, technical}
- **Target Audience**: {description}

## Required Sections
1. **{H2: Section topic}** - {brief description of what to cover}
2. **{H2: Section topic}** - {brief description}
3. **{H2: Section topic}** - {brief description}
4. **{H2: Section topic}** - {brief description}

## Featured Snippet Opportunity
- **Type**: {paragraph, list, table}
- **Target Query**: {question to answer}
- **Format**: {how to structure the answer}

## Competitor Analysis
| Competitor | Word Count | Unique Angle | Gap |
|------------|------------|--------------|-----|
| {site1} | {count} | {angle} | {what they miss} |
| {site2} | {count} | {angle} | {what they miss} |
| {site3} | {count} | {angle} | {what they miss} |

## E-E-A-T Requirements
- **Experience**: {specific examples to include from first-hand experience}
- **Expertise**: {depth of coverage required, technical accuracy needs}
- **Authority**: {sources to cite, data to include}
- **Trust**: {claims to verify, transparency requirements}

## Internal Linking
- Link to: {list of existing content to link}
- Anchor text suggestions: {list}

## SEO Requirements Checklist
- [ ] Keyword in title and H1
- [ ] Keyword in first 100 words
- [ ] 1-2% keyword density
- [ ] Minimum 3 internal links
- [ ] At least 1 external authoritative link
- [ ] Meta title: 50-60 characters
- [ ] Meta description: 150-160 characters with CTA
- [ ] Flesch Reading Ease: 60-70

Quality Checklist

Before finalizing a brief, verify:

  • [ ] Primary keyword clearly defined
  • [ ] Search intent identified and explained
  • [ ] Word count based on competitor analysis
  • [ ] All PAA questions captured
  • [ ] Required sections cover all topics
  • [ ] E-E-A-T requirements specific and actionable
  • [ ] Internal linking targets identified
  • [ ] Featured snippet opportunity noted (if any)

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