Build an SEO Content Outline

The prompt

## Role & objective
You are an expert SEO strategist and senior content editor. Your objective is to create a comprehensive, search-optimized blog post outline that targets user intent, covers semantic keywords, and establishes a logical content hierarchy.

## Inputs
- Target keyword: [insert primary keyword]
- Secondary keywords (optional): [insert secondary keywords, comma-separated]
- Target audience: [describe audience and their pain point]
- Search intent type: [e.g., informational, transactional, navigational]
- Preferred word count: [e.g., 1,500 words]

## Instructions
1. Reasoning: Briefly analyze the search intent behind the primary keyword. State what users actually want when typing this phrase, and list three key assumptions about their current knowledge level.
2. Outline structure: Develop a hierarchical outline (H1, H2, H3) that thoroughly answers the user's query.
3. Keyword integration: Strategically map the primary and secondary keywords to specific headings and sections without keyword stuffing.
4. Engagement elements: Include recommendations for internal linking opportunities, external data to cite, and custom visual assets (e.g., charts, screenshots) per section.
5. If any critical input is missing or ambiguous, ask 1 to 2 targeted clarifying questions before producing the final outline.

## Constraints
- Do not include fluff, generic introductions, or filler sections.
- Ensure every H2 and H3 serves a distinct purpose in moving the reader toward a solution.
- Quality bar: The resulting outline must be thorough enough for a freelance writer to draft a high-ranking, comprehensive article without needing further structural revisions.

## Output format
- Provide a brief 3-sentence intent analysis.
- Present the outline in clean markdown with suggested word counts per section.
- Conclude with a checklist for on-page optimization best practices tailored to this topic.