SEO Research

Generate prioritized SEO research briefs and content calendar templates.

9|2|Updated Feb 4, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/cdeistopened/content-os --skill seo-research
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Skill: SEO Research
Source: https://github.com/cdeistopened/content-os/tree/main/skills/research/seo-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cdeistopened/content-os --skill seo-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users identify valuable keyword opportunities, validate topic viability, and create comprehensive research briefs before content creation, ensuring SEO efforts are strategic and data-driven.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Keyword Expansion: Utilizes the 6 Circles Method to discover related keywords and search terms.
  • Validation Framework: Employs four key tests (Search Volume, Market-Centric, Competitive Reality, Proprietary Advantage) to assess topic potential.
  • Prioritization: Scores topics based on business value, opportunity, and speed to win.
  • Brief Generation: Creates a detailed research brief for content writers.
  • Use Case: A content strategist needs to plan blog posts for the next quarter. They use this Skill to research the topic "homeschooling methods," identify high-potential keywords, validate that there's market demand and a competitive advantage, and generate a brief for the writing team.

Quick Start

Use the SEO Research skill to plan content for the topic 'AI in education'.

Frequently Asked Questions about SEO Research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I validate keyword search volume and topic viability for a content calendar?

To validate keyword search volume and topic viability, this skill applies four tests: Search Volume, Market-Centric, Competitive Reality, and Proprietary Advantage. It assesses topic potential by scoring business value, opportunity, and speed to win before generating content calendar templates.

What is the 6 Circles Method for keyword expansion in SEO?

The 6 Circles Method for keyword expansion is a strategic technique used to discover related keywords and search terms. It helps identify valuable keyword opportunities by systematically expanding from a core topic into broader, relevant search queries.

Do I need DataForSEO and Google Analytics to conduct strategic keyword research?

Yes, you need access to SEO tools like DataForSEO and Google Analytics to conduct comprehensive strategic keyword research. These tools provide the necessary data for the skill to perform topic validation and generate prioritized research briefs.

How do I generate a research brief for content writers based on SEO topic validation?

To generate a research brief for content writers, the skill analyzes validated topics and prioritizes them based on business value, opportunity, and speed to win. It outputs a detailed brief and content calendar template to guide the writing team.

What is the best way to prioritize SEO topics for a content strategy?

The best way to prioritize SEO topics is by scoring them against business value, opportunity, and speed to win. This skill uses a validation framework to ensure content strategy efforts are data-driven and focused on high-potential keywords.

Can I use this keyword research approach for a quarterly content calendar?

Yes, you can use this keyword research approach for a quarterly content calendar. It is designed for content strategists planning blog posts, taking a topic from initial keyword expansion through validation to generate a prioritized content calendar.