---
name: Content Strategy
description: Develop comprehensive content strategies with audience research, pillar planning, and distribution workflows
version: 1.0.0
triggers:
  - content strategy
  - content plan
  - editorial calendar
  - content pillars
  - audience research
  - content roadmap
---

# Content Strategy

## Purpose

Transform content chaos into strategic clarity. This skill guides the complete content strategy process from audience research through pillar development to distribution planning - ensuring every piece of content serves your larger business objectives.

## When to Use This Skill

- Planning content for a new quarter or year
- Launching a new brand or product line
- Rebuilding content strategy from scratch
- Auditing existing content performance
- Defining content pillars and themes
- Creating editorial calendars
- Mapping content to customer journey

## The FrankX Content Strategy Framework

```
╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║                 CONTENT STRATEGY PYRAMID                           ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║                                                                    ║
║                         ┌───────────┐                              ║
║                         │  VISION   │  ← Why do we create?         ║
║                         └─────┬─────┘                              ║
║                               │                                    ║
║                    ┌──────────┴──────────┐                         ║
║                    │   CONTENT PILLARS   │  ← What themes?         ║
║                    └──────────┬──────────┘                         ║
║                               │                                    ║
║              ┌────────────────┼────────────────┐                   ║
║              │           AUDIENCES            │  ← Who for?        ║
║              └────────────────┼────────────────┘                   ║
║                               │                                    ║
║    ┌──────────────────────────┼──────────────────────────┐        ║
║    │              CONTENT TYPES & FORMATS              │  ← How? ║
║    └──────────────────────────┼──────────────────────────┘        ║
║                               │                                    ║
║    ┌──────────────────────────┼──────────────────────────┐        ║
║    │          DISTRIBUTION & MEASUREMENT               │  ← Where?║
║    └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘        ║
║                                                                    ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
```

---

## Phase 1: Vision & Objectives

### Define Your Content Mission

Answer these questions:
1. **Why does your content exist?** (Beyond "marketing")
2. **What transformation do you offer?** (Before → After)
3. **What makes your perspective unique?** (Unfair advantage)

### FrankX Example
```markdown
**Mission**: Transform creators from tech-overwhelmed to AI-empowered
**Transformation**: Confused by AI → Confident AI collaborator
**Unique Angle**: Musician-technologist bridging Oracle expertise with creative soul
```

### SMART Content Goals
```markdown
| Goal | Specific | Measurable | Achievable | Relevant | Time-bound |
|------|----------|------------|------------|----------|------------|
| Email List | Grow to 10K | Track signups | 500/month | Lead gen | Q2 2026 |
| Blog Traffic | 50K monthly | Analytics | 25% growth | Authority | Q2 2026 |
| Product Sales | $50K revenue | Sales data | Launch 3 products | Revenue | Q2 2026 |
```

---

## Phase 2: Audience Research

### Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)

```markdown
## Primary Audience: The Aspiring AI Creator

**Demographics**:
- Age: 28-45
- Role: Creator, entrepreneur, knowledge worker
- Income: $50K-150K
- Location: Global (English-speaking)

**Psychographics**:
- Values: Authenticity, creativity, personal growth
- Fears: Being left behind, losing human touch to AI
- Desires: Creative fulfillment, financial freedom, meaningful work
- Frustrations: Information overload, tech complexity, impostor syndrome

**Behaviors**:
- Platforms: LinkedIn (primary), Twitter, YouTube
- Content preferences: Actionable tutorials, transformation stories
- Purchase triggers: Clear ROI, social proof, money-back guarantee
- Objections: "Is this just another AI grift?"
```

### Audience Segmentation Matrix

| Segment | Awareness | Pain Point | Content Need |
|---------|-----------|------------|--------------|
| Curious | Unaware | Don't know AI can help | Educational, inspirational |
| Exploring | Problem-aware | Overwhelmed by options | Comparisons, guides |
| Ready | Solution-aware | Need specific implementation | Tutorials, templates |
| Active | Product-aware | Optimizing their setup | Advanced techniques |

---

## Phase 3: Content Pillars

### The 4-Pillar Framework

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                     CONTENT PILLAR MAP                           │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                  │
│  PILLAR 1: EDUCATION (40%)                                       │
│  ─────────────────────────                                       │
│  "How to use AI tools effectively"                               │
│  → Tutorials, guides, comparisons                                │
│  → SEO: High search volume keywords                              │
│  → Goal: Attract & build trust                                   │
│                                                                  │
│  PILLAR 2: TRANSFORMATION (25%)                                  │
│  ───────────────────────────────                                 │
│  "Stories of AI-powered creative breakthroughs"                  │
│  → Case studies, interviews, behind-scenes                       │
│  → SEO: Long-tail emotional keywords                             │
│  → Goal: Inspire & connect emotionally                           │
│                                                                  │
│  PILLAR 3: THOUGHT LEADERSHIP (20%)                              │
│  ──────────────────────────────────                              │
│  "The future of AI-human creative partnership"                   │
│  → Opinion pieces, predictions, frameworks                       │
│  → SEO: Brand-building keywords                                  │
│  → Goal: Position as authority                                   │
│                                                                  │
│  PILLAR 4: PRODUCT/OFFER (15%)                                   │
│  ─────────────────────────────                                   │
│  "Solutions for AI-powered creation"                             │
│  → Product announcements, testimonials, demos                    │
│  → SEO: Bottom-funnel keywords                                   │
│  → Goal: Convert to customers                                    │
│                                                                  │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

### Pillar-Topic Mapping

```markdown
## Pillar 1: Education
├── Topic Cluster: AI Music Production
│   ├── Suno AI complete guide (pillar page)
│   ├── Best Suno prompts for [genre]
│   ├── Suno vs Udio comparison
│   └── How to monetize AI music
├── Topic Cluster: AI Writing
│   ├── Claude Code for creators (pillar page)
│   ├── Best writing prompts
│   └── AI editing workflow
└── Topic Cluster: AI Productivity
    ├── AI tools for creators (pillar page)
    ├── Automation workflows
    └── MCP servers guide
```

---

## Phase 4: Content Calendar

### Monthly Content Mix

```markdown
## Monthly Output (FrankX Example)

| Week | Blog | Social | Email | Video |
|------|------|--------|-------|-------|
| 1 | Pillar article (2000w) | 5 LinkedIn + 10 Twitter | Newsletter | - |
| 2 | Tutorial (1500w) | 5 LinkedIn + 10 Twitter | Promo email | YouTube |
| 3 | Case study (1200w) | 5 LinkedIn + 10 Twitter | Newsletter | - |
| 4 | Thought piece (1000w) | 5 LinkedIn + 10 Twitter | Launch email | YouTube |

**Monthly Totals**:
- 4 blog posts (6000+ words)
- 20 LinkedIn posts
- 40 Twitter posts
- 4 emails
- 2 YouTube videos
```

### Content Batching Workflow

```
Monday: Research & Outline Day
├── Research trending topics
├── Create weekly outlines
└── Queue research tasks for agents

Tuesday-Wednesday: Creation Days
├── Draft blog posts
├── Write social media batches
└── Create email sequences

Thursday: Optimization Day
├── SEO optimization
├── Edit and polish
└── Create visuals

Friday: Publishing & Analysis
├── Schedule content
├── Publish prioritized pieces
└── Review previous week metrics
```

---

## Phase 5: Distribution Strategy

### Platform-Content Matrix

| Platform | Best Content | Frequency | Goal |
|----------|--------------|-----------|------|
| **Blog** | Long-form tutorials, guides | 1-2x/week | SEO, authority |
| **LinkedIn** | Thought leadership, stories | Daily | B2B reach |
| **Twitter/X** | Quick tips, threads | 2-3x/day | Engagement |
| **YouTube** | Tutorials, vlogs | Weekly | Discovery |
| **Email** | Curated value, offers | Weekly | Conversion |

### Content Repurposing Flow

```
                    ┌─────────────────┐
                    │  PILLAR BLOG    │
                    │  (2000 words)   │
                    └────────┬────────┘
                             │
        ┌────────────────────┼────────────────────┐
        ▼                    ▼                    ▼
┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐
│ LinkedIn     │    │ Twitter      │    │ Email        │
│ Article      │    │ Thread       │    │ Newsletter   │
│ (800 words)  │    │ (10 tweets)  │    │ (500 words)  │
└──────────────┘    └──────────────┘    └──────────────┘
        │                    │                    │
        ▼                    ▼                    ▼
┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐    ┌──────────────┐
│ LinkedIn     │    │ Quote        │    │ Welcome      │
│ Carousel     │    │ Graphics     │    │ Sequence     │
└──────────────┘    └──────────────┘    └──────────────┘
```

---

## Phase 6: Measurement & Iteration

### KPI Dashboard

```markdown
## Monthly Metrics

### Traffic & Reach
- [ ] Blog sessions: _____ (target: 10K)
- [ ] Social impressions: _____ (target: 100K)
- [ ] Email open rate: _____% (target: 40%)

### Engagement
- [ ] Average time on page: _____ (target: 3min)
- [ ] Social engagement rate: _____% (target: 3%)
- [ ] Email click rate: _____% (target: 5%)

### Conversion
- [ ] Email signups: _____ (target: 500)
- [ ] Product sales: _____ (target: $5K)
- [ ] Lead magnet downloads: _____ (target: 200)

### SEO
- [ ] Ranking keywords: _____ (target: 50)
- [ ] Organic traffic: _____ (target: 5K)
- [ ] Backlinks earned: _____ (target: 10)
```

### Content Audit Framework

| Content | Views | Time | Converts | Action |
|---------|-------|------|----------|--------|
| High views, high time, converts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Amplify |
| High views, low time | ✓ | ✗ | ? | Improve |
| Low views, high time | ✗ | ✓ | ? | Promote |
| Low everything | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Update or remove |

---

## Quick Commands

```bash
# Start content strategy session
/skill content-strategy

# Create content calendar
/skill content-strategy → calendar

# Audit existing content
/skill content-strategy → audit

# Define content pillars
/skill content-strategy → pillars

# Research audience
/skill content-strategy → audience
```

---

## Related Skills

- `frankx-brand` - Voice and tone guidelines
- `seo-intelligence` - Keyword research and optimization
- `social-media-strategy` - Platform-specific tactics
- `daily-content-ops` - Daily execution workflow

---

## Resources

- `resources/templates.md` - Content templates
- `resources/calendar-template.md` - Calendar templates
- `resources/audit-framework.md` - Audit checklists

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*Part of Agentic Creator OS - Strategic content that builds empires.*
