Keyword Clustering

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Process

Step 1: Collect Keywords

Ask the user for their keyword list. Accept keywords as:

• A pasted list (one per line or comma-separated)
• A file (CSV, TXT)
• Seed keywords to expand from
• A website URL to extract keywords from existing content

Step 2: Clean & Deduplicate

1. Normalize case (lowercase)
2. Remove duplicates and near-duplicates
3. Fix obvious typos
4. Remove irrelevant/off-topic keywords
5. Merge singular/plural variants (keep the higher-volume form)

Step 3: Cluster by Search Intent & Topic

Group keywords using this hierarchy:

Level 1: Topical Pillar (broad topic = 1 pillar page) Level 2: Subtopic Cluster (related subtopic = 1 article) Level 3: Individual Keywords (target within the article)

Clustering criteria:

• Semantic similarity: Do they mean the same thing?
• SERP overlap: Would the same page rank for both?
• Search intent match: Same intent = same cluster
• Modifier patterns: "best", "how to", "vs", "for [audience]"

Step 4: Map to Content

For each cluster, recommend:

• Content type: Blog post, landing page, comparison, guide
• Target page: Existing page or new page needed
• Primary keyword: Highest-value keyword in cluster
• Supporting keywords: Secondary keywords to include

Output Format

## Keyword Cluster Report

**Total Keywords**: [count]
**Clusters Created**: [count]
**Orphan Keywords**: [count] (didn't fit a cluster)

---

### Cluster 1: [Cluster Name]
**Intent**: [informational / commercial / transactional]
**Recommended Content**: [type — e.g., "Comprehensive Guide"]
**Recommended URL**: /blog/[slug]

| Keyword | Est. Volume | Difficulty | Role |
|---------|------------|------------|------|
| [keyword] | [vol] | [diff] | Primary |
| [keyword] | [vol] | [diff] | Secondary |
| [keyword] | [vol] | [diff] | Supporting |

---

### Cluster 2: [Cluster Name]
...

---

### Orphan Keywords (need more research)
| Keyword | Notes |
|---------|-------|
| [keyword] | [why it didn't cluster] |

---

### Content Roadmap

| Priority | Cluster | Content Type | Target Keyword | Est. Traffic |
|----------|---------|-------------|---------------|-------------|
| 1 | [name] | [type] | [keyword] | [est.] |
| 2 | [name] | [type] | [keyword] | [est.] |

Clustering Rules

• One cluster = one page. Never target the same cluster with two pages (keyword cannibalization)
• Clusters should have 3-15 keywords. Too few = merge with another. Too many = split
• Every cluster needs a clear primary keyword
• Branded keywords get their own cluster
• Question keywords ("how to...", "what is...") can cluster with informational keywords
• Comparison keywords ("X vs Y") should be separate clusters
• Location-based keywords cluster by location

Advanced Patterns

Modifier-based grouping:

• "best [topic]" keywords → Listicle clusters
• "how to [topic]" keywords → Tutorial clusters
• "[topic] vs [topic]" keywords → Comparison clusters
• "[topic] for [audience]" keywords → Audience-specific clusters
• "[topic] tools/software" keywords → Product/review clusters

Funnel mapping:

• Top of funnel: "what is [topic]" → Awareness content
• Middle of funnel: "best [topic] tools" → Consideration content
• Bottom of funnel: "[product] pricing" → Decision content

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