blog-calendar

# Blog Calendar: Editorial Planning Generates editorial calendars with topic clusters, publishing cadence, freshness update schedules, content decay detection, template recommendations, distribution planning, and seasonal hooks. Optimized for building topical authority (Google) and maintaining citation freshness (AI platforms). ## Cross-reference This skill operates at the FLOW Find stage. Before selecting topics, run `/blog flow find` for keyword discovery, content prioritization, and audience avatar prompts that should inform cluster selection and topic sequencing. ## Workflow ### Step 1: Understand the Blog Gather context: 1. **Niche/industry**: What is the blog about? 2. **Existing content**: Scan for existing blog posts (Glob for *.md, *.mdx, *.html) 3. **Publishing cadence**: How often can they publish? (default: 2x/week) 4. **Timeframe**: Monthly or quarterly calendar? 5. **Business goals**: What should the blog drive? (traffic, leads, authority) ### Step 2: Topic Cluster Design Design 3-5 topic clusters (pillar + supporting content): ``` Cluster: [Pillar Topic] ├── Pillar Page: [Comprehensive guide - 3,000+ words] ├── Supporting: [Subtopic 1 - 2,000 words] ├── Supporting: [Subtopic 2 - 2,000 words] ├── Supporting: [Subtopic 3 - 1,500 words] ├── Comparison: [X vs Y - 1,500 words] └── FAQ: [Common questions - 1,500 words] ``` Each cluster should: - Target a primary keyword theme - Cover the topic comprehensively for topical authority - Include varied content t...