Prompt

You are an SEO content strategist. Generate a list of “skyscraper” article ideas that could outperform competitors for the topic [TOPIC/KEYWORD]. Each idea should target what the audience is searching for and offer more value than existing top content. For each suggested article idea, provide a compelling tentative title and a brief description of the approach or unique angle that makes it superior (e.g. more up-to-date info, deeper research, additional media, etc.) to what competitors have. Focus on content angles that would attract backlinks and high engagement by being the best resource on the topic.

How to Use

1. Define Your Inputs: Identify what topic or keyword you want to rank for and who your main competitors or competing articles are. Jot down:
   • The topic/keyword you’re targeting (e.g. “email marketing automation”).
   • A few top competitor articles or content pieces on that topic, if known (e.g. “Competitor X’s article on email marketing hacks”).
   • What gaps or shortcomings those pieces have (e.g. “outdated stats” or “lacks case studies”), so your ideas can capitalize on them.

2. Customize the Prompt: Plug in your details. Replace [TOPIC/KEYWORD] with the specific topic. If you know your competitors or their content, you can add a sentence about them for context. For example: “...to outperform competitors on [TOPIC]. Current top articles (e.g., X and Y) cover basics but lack depth in Z. Suggest ideas that fill these gaps.” This extra info helps the AI generate more targeted, relevant skyscraper ideas.

3. Optional – Limit Number of Ideas: If you want a specific number of ideas (say, five solid article ideas), mention it. For instance, “Provide five distinct article ideas…” Otherwise, the AI may list a broader range (often 3–7 ideas). You can also request a particular format, like a numbered list for clarity.

4. Run the Prompt: Input the customized prompt into your AI. It will return a list of potential “skyscraper” content ideas, each likely with a proposed title and a short description. The AI should highlight why each idea would stand out — perhaps it suggests adding original research, combining multiple subtopics into one guide, including videos or infographics, etc.

5. Review & Select: Go through the suggested ideas. See which ones align best with your audience’s interests and your business goals. A good skyscraper idea should feel more comprehensive or more useful than what’s currently out there. You might get ideas like “The Ultimate Guide to… [Topic]” or “New Research on… [Topic] – What 2025 Trends Show,” etc. Choose one or two that you feel you can execute well. You can ask the AI to expand on a particular idea’s outline once you’ve selected it.

6. Expected Outcome: You’ll receive several high-value article ideas tailored to your topic that, if executed, could beat competitor content. Each idea comes with reasoning on how it outshines existing articles (e.g. by being more up-to-date, in-depth, or user-friendly). Using these ideas, you can create “skyscraper” content – pieces so comprehensive and valuable that they attract more readers and backlinks than the competition, improving your SEO rankings.