Topical Map skill
The topical-mapping methodology Okara’s SEO Agent uses to plan full, structured coverage of a subject and build the topical authority that lifts a whole cluster.
Download the methodology, see how the agent structures a subject, or run it live inside the SEO Agent.
- Category
- SEO
- Agent
- SEO Agent
- Format
- topical-map.md
- Price
- Free to download
The skill file
--- name: topical-map description: Build a topical map that gives a site full, structured coverage of a subject — pillars, clusters, and the subtopics needed to earn topical authority. owner: Okara SEO Agent --- # Topical Map Plan comprehensive coverage of a subject so search engines see your site as an authority, not a scattering of unrelated posts.
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About this skill
What is the Topical Map?
The Topical Map skill is the methodology Okara’s SEO Agent uses to turn a subject into a structured plan of pillars and clusters, so a site earns topical authority instead of publishing disconnected posts that never compound.
It’s written as a SKILL.md, a plain-language instruction format that people and AI agents can both follow. Read it to understand how a subject is decomposed into hubs, spokes, intent, and internal links, adapt it for your own editorial team, or let the SEO Agent build the map for you.
Downloading the instructions is free with an Okara account. Running them continuously, with the map maintained and expanded as you rank, is part of the SEO Agent.
That compounding effect isn’t instant, and it isn’t something you bank once. Ahrefs’ research into page-one rankings found the average #1 result is now about 5 years old, up from roughly 2 years in 2017, and that nearly 73% of page-one pages are more than 3 years old — topical authority is built the same way, by finishing and then continuing to reinforce a cluster over years, not by publishing a pillar page and moving on to the next subject.
Example
See it in action
You ask: “We publish two blog posts a week but never build any authority. How do we plan content that actually ranks?”
Agent does: You’re publishing scattered posts with no structure, so nothing reinforces anything else. Pick one pillar tied to what you sell, then map every subtopic a buyer moves through from awareness to decision. Cluster those into one hub with supporting pages that all link back to it. Finish that cluster completely before starting a second — full coverage of one topic beats thin coverage of five, and it’s what earns topical authority.
Comparison
The skill vs. the alternatives
| Do it yourself | Hire a freelancer or agency | Topical Map skill (free) | SEO Agent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Your own time | $500–$5,000+ per project | Free with an Okara account | Included in the AI CMO plan |
| Time to first result | Hours to days, per attempt | Days to weeks, plus revision rounds | Minutes — download and follow it | Same day, runs automatically |
| Consistency over time | Depends on remembering to do it | Only as long as the retainer lasts | One-time; you re-run it yourself | Continuous, on a schedule |
| Who does the work | You, from scratch each time | Someone who has to learn your business first | You (or your agent), following the exact steps | Okara's SEO Agent, end to end |
How it works
From input to output
- 1
You provide your subject
Share the core topic or the products and services you sell. Optionally add competitors and seed keywords.
- 2
Okara decomposes the topic
The SEO Agent breaks the subject into every meaningful subtopic real buyers care about, from awareness to decision.
- 3
It structures pillars and clusters
Subtopics are grouped into hubs and spokes, each labeled by intent, content type, and priority.
- 4
You get a linked, sequenced map
The map shows which pages to build, in what order, and how they should link together to concentrate authority.
What's included
Everything it covers
Subject decomposition
Breaks a topic into every subtopic real users care about across the full journey.
Pillar and cluster structure
Groups subtopics into hubs and supporting pages so coverage is complete and coherent.
Intent and content-type mapping
Labels each node by search intent and the format that ranks for it.
Internal-link planning
Defines how spokes link to pillars and siblings so authority concentrates where it counts.
Coverage-gap detection
Surfaces the subtopics you’re missing that competitors use to own the subject.
Prioritized build order
Sequences the map by business value and by which pages unlock others.
Use cases
When to reach for it
- Turn a vague content plan into a structured map that builds authority.
- Plan a new subject area end to end before writing a word.
- See exactly which subtopics you’re missing versus competitors.
- Give writers a clear, prioritized brief instead of a keyword dump.
- Sequence a content roadmap so each cluster compounds the last.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pair it with these skills
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