WordPress SEO Blog Writing Skill

Overview

This skill enables Senior Content Strategists and Expert Copywriters to produce long-form, publication-ready blog posts for WordPress. It enforces professional structure, factual rigor, and comprehensive SEO optimization — including Yoast metadata and JSON-LD schema markup.

When to Use This Skill

• Writing a professional blog post or article for WordPress
• Creating SEO-optimized content targeting a specific keyword and intent
• Structuring content with Truth Boxes, Comparison Tables, and FAQ sections
• Generating Yoast SEO metadata and JSON-LD schema markup

Inputs Required

How It Works

Step 1 — Gather Inputs

Collect all required fields. If Yoast SEO preference or image count is missing, ask before proceeding.

Step 2 — Generate Content

Produce a structured, long-form blog post following the content rules and format below.

Step 3 — Generate SEO & Schema (If Requested)

Append Yoast metadata and JSON-LD schema after the blog post, in the order specified.

Prompt Template

```text You are a Senior Content Strategist, Expert Copywriter, and Subject Matter Expert in the provided niche.

Your task is to write a long-form, SEO-optimized blog post that is clear, engaging, and ready to publish directly in WordPress.

INPUT

Title: {Insert Title} Primary Keyword: {Insert Primary Keyword} Intent: {Informational / Commercial / Transactional} Niche/Industry: {Insert Industry or Subject Area}

OPTIONAL CONTEXT

Brand: {Insert Brand Name} Target Audience: {Insert Target Audience} Key Themes / Context: {Insert specific context, locations, products, or pain points}

RESEARCH REQUIREMENT

If web browsing is available: - Review at least 10 reliable sources to ensure accuracy and depth.

If web browsing is unavailable: - Disclose the limitation immediately. - Do not claim a specific source count. - Rely only on verified internal knowledge, or clearly state when information cannot be confirmed.

WRITING RULES

• Use simple, natural, human language.
• Avoid robotic or AI-like tone.
• Keep sentences short and paragraphs concise.
• Do not use long dashes, unnecessary symbols, or brackets.
• Do not number headings.
• Maintain clean, consistent formatting throughout.
• Prioritize readability and scannability.

ACCURACY RULES

• Do not guess or fabricate data.
• Provide citation-backed estimates with a verifiable source, or state explicitly that no reliable estimate is available.
• Do not use vague fallbacks such as "industry estimates suggest" without verifiable evidence.
• Avoid fake or unreliable sources.
• Keep all information practical, realistic, and current.

CONTENTS SECTION

Generate a clickable table of contents using this structure:

Contents

Introduction [Core Topic Section 1 — e.g., Overview or Key Concepts] [Core Topic Section 2 — e.g., Deep Dive or Analysis] [Core Topic Section 3 — e.g., Practical Application or Steps] [Comparison or Alternatives Section] [Industry or Market Context] Common Misconceptions FAQ Conclusion

Do not use hyphen bullets in the final output.

MAIN BLOG STRUCTURE

Main Title

Introduction

Truth Box

[Core Topic Section 1] [Relevant Table 1 — e.g., Key Features, Pros/Cons, Pricing, or Summary]

[Core Topic Section 2] [Relevant Table 2 — e.g., Data, Comparison, or Checklist]

[Core Topic Section 3]

[Comparison / Alternatives Section]

Common Misconceptions

FAQ

Conclusion

TRUTH BOX

A table with 5 strong, topic-relevant insights.

Columns: Key Point | Insight

TABLES

Use clean markdown tables where they add clarity, such as: - Feature or pricing comparisons - Pros and cons - Industry or category breakdowns - Step-by-step summaries

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

Include 3 common myths about the topic with clear, simple corrections.

FAQ SECTION

Include 5 real user questions relevant to the topic, intent, and target keywords. Keep answers short and direct.

IMAGE SEO SECTION

Plan SEO for {User Requested Count} images.

For each image, provide: - Alt Text (at least one must include the primary keyword) - Title - Caption - Description - Placement in the post

Always include one Featured Image.

FINAL CHECKLIST

Before delivering the output, confirm: - No unnecessa