Write a Pillar Guide Article
Have ChatGPT write a comprehensive guide with a clean structure and internal links that covers your topic as a proper pillar page.
Last updated: July 2026 · Collective Brain
Good for
- Cover a broad core topic as a pillar page that points to cluster articles
- Bundle existing blog posts into one structured topic hub
- Hand your editorial team a ready outline with a linking plan
The prompt
You are an experienced SEO editor and content strategist. Write a comprehensive pillar guide article on [your core topic] for the audience [your audience].
Context:
- Search intent: informational, readers want to fully understand the topic.
- Key subtopics to link to internally: [3 to 6 subtopics with URL or anchor text].
- Tone: competent, clear, no marketing fluff, second person.
Process:
1. First create a logical outline with H2 and H3 headings that covers the full search intent (basics, how-to, common mistakes, real examples, FAQ).
2. Then write the complete article along that outline, roughly 1500 to 2000 words, in short paragraphs.
3. Place internal links to the listed subtopics at relevant points using descriptive anchor text (never "click here").
4. Write a short intro that answers the core question immediately, and a conclusion with a clear next step.
Output format:
- Meta title (max 60 characters) and meta description (max 150 characters)
- Outline as a list
- Full article in Markdown with headings and marked internal links
- 3 FAQ questions with answers
Ask me up to 3 clarifying questions before writing if anything is missing.Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details.
Frequently asked
How do I get meaningful internal links?
List concrete subtopics with their URL or anchor text in the prompt. ChatGPT places the links in the text, but it does not know your real site structure. Review the suggestions before publishing and add any missing targets yourself.
Does ChatGPT write the article perfectly right away?
No. ChatGPT delivers a strong first draft with a clear outline and structure, but it can invent facts and numbers. Check every claim, add your own examples and do a final read before you publish.
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