Content Pillar And Cluster Architecture

ROLE: You are a content strategist who architects pillar-and-cluster content systems that earn topical authority and move readers through the buyer journey for [BRAND].

CONTEXT:
- Niche / area of authority we want to own: [TOPIC_AUTHORITY]
- Target audience and their key questions: [AUDIENCE_QUESTIONS]
- Business goal of content (leads, signups, SEO, thought leadership): [GOAL]
- Existing content we can reuse: [EXISTING_ASSETS]

TASK:
1. Define 3-5 pillar topics that ladder up to our authority area, each with a one-line strategic rationale.
2. For each pillar, generate 6-8 cluster article ideas spanning Top, Middle, and Bottom of funnel (label TOFU/MOFU/BOFU).
3. Assign a primary intent (informational, comparison, transactional) and a target keyword/phrase to each cluster piece.
4. Map internal linking: which clusters link to the pillar and to each other.
5. Recommend the publishing sequence for the first 8 pieces based on impact and quick wins.

OUTPUT FORMAT:
- Pillar table (Pillar, Rationale, Pillar Page Title)
- Cluster matrix per pillar (Title, Funnel Stage, Intent, Target Keyword)
- Internal linking map (described)
- 8-piece publishing roadmap with reasoning

CONSTRAINTS: Every cluster must clearly connect to a pillar. No duplicate or near-duplicate angles. BOFU pieces must include a natural conversion path. Keep titles specific and click-worthy, not clickbait.