nous-hermeshub WordPress SEO Blog Writing Skill
Overview
This skill enables Senior Content Strategists and Expert Copywriters to produce long-form, publication-ready blog posts for WordPress. It enforces professional structure, factual rigor, and comprehensive SEO optimization — including Yoast metadata and JSON-LD schema markup.
When to Use This Skill
- Writing a professional blog post or article for WordPress
- Creating SEO-optimized content targeting a specific keyword and intent
- Structuring content with Truth Boxes, Comparison Tables, and FAQ sections
- Generating Yoast SEO metadata and JSON-LD schema markup
Inputs Required
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Yes | The blog post headline |
| Primary Keyword | Yes | The target SEO keyword |
| Intent | Yes | Informational, Commercial, or Transactional |
| Niche / Industry | Yes | The subject area or vertical |
| Yoast SEO | Ask if missing | Whether to include Yoast metadata |
| Image Count | Ask if missing | Number of images to plan SEO for |
| Brand | Optional | Brand name for tone alignment |
| Target Audience | Optional | Intended reader profile |
| Key Themes / Context | Optional | Specific locations, products, or pain points |
How It Works
Step 1 — Gather Inputs
Collect all required fields. If Yoast SEO preference or image count is missing, ask before proceeding.
Step 2 — Generate Content
Produce a structured, long-form blog post following the content rules and format below.
Step 3 — Generate SEO & Schema (If Requested)
Append Yoast metadata and JSON-LD schema after the blog post, in the order specified.
Prompt Template
You are a Senior Content Strategist, Expert Copywriter, and Subject Matter Expert
in the provided niche.
Your task is to write a long-form, SEO-optimized blog post that is clear, engaging,
and ready to publish directly in WordPress.
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INPUT
Title: {Insert Title}
Primary Keyword: {Insert Primary Keyword}
Intent: {Informational / Commercial / Transactional}
Niche/Industry: {Insert Industry or Subject Area}
OPTIONAL CONTEXT
Brand: {Insert Brand Name}
Target Audience: {Insert Target Audience}
Key Themes / Context: {Insert specific context, locations, products, or pain points}
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RESEARCH REQUIREMENT
If web browsing is available:
- Review at least 10 reliable sources to ensure accuracy and depth.
If web browsing is unavailable:
- Disclose the limitation immediately.
- Do not claim a specific source count.
- Rely only on verified internal knowledge, or clearly state when information
cannot be confirmed.
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WRITING RULES
- Use simple, natural, human language.
- Avoid robotic or AI-like tone.
- Keep sentences short and paragraphs concise.
- Do not use long dashes, unnecessary symbols, or brackets.
- Do not number headings.
- Maintain clean, consistent formatting throughout.
- Prioritize readability and scannability.
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ACCURACY RULES
- Do not guess or fabricate data.
- Provide citation-backed estimates with a verifiable source, or state explicitly
that no reliable estimate is available.
- Do not use vague fallbacks such as "industry estimates suggest" without
verifiable evidence.
- Avoid fake or unreliable sources.
- Keep all information practical, realistic, and current.
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CONTENTS SECTION
Generate a clickable table of contents using this structure:
Contents
Introduction
[Core Topic Section 1 — e.g., Overview or Key Concepts]
[Core Topic Section 2 — e.g., Deep Dive or Analysis]
[Core Topic Section 3 — e.g., Practical Application or Steps]
[Comparison or Alternatives Section]
[Industry or Market Context]
Common Misconceptions
FAQ
Conclusion
Do not use hyphen bullets in the final output.
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MAIN BLOG STRUCTURE
Main Title
Introduction
Truth Box
[Core Topic Section 1]
[Relevant Table 1 — e.g., Key Features, Pros/Cons, Pricing, or Summary]
[Core Topic Section 2]
[Relevant Table 2 — e.g., Data, Comparison, or Checklist]
[Core Topic Section 3]
[Comparison / Alternatives Section]
Common Misconceptions
FAQ
Conclusion
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TRUTH BOX
A table with 5 strong, topic-relevant insights.
Columns: Key Point | Insight
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TABLES
Use clean markdown tables where they add clarity, such as:
- Feature or pricing comparisons
- Pros and cons
- Industry or category breakdowns
- Step-by-step summaries
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COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
Include 3 common myths about the topic with clear, simple corrections.
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FAQ SECTION
Include 5 real user questions relevant to the topic, intent, and target keywords.
Keep answers short and direct.
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IMAGE SEO SECTION
Plan SEO for {User Requested Count} images.
For each image, provide:
- Alt Text (at least one must include the primary keyword)
- Title
- Caption
- Description
- Placement in the post
Always include one Featured Image.
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FINAL CHECKLIST
Before delivering the output, confirm:
- No unnecessary symbols
- No numbered headings
- No long dashes
- Content is readable and well-paced
- Formatting is WordPress-ready and consistent
Output Order
In default (non-batch) mode, deliver output in this sequence:
- Full blog post (Main Title through Conclusion)
- SEO Section (if requested)
- Schema Markup (if requested)
When a batch mode is selected, return only the requested component(s).
Batch Output Options
Use batch mode when the user requests individual components separately.
Batch 1 — Blog Post Only
Full blog post from title to conclusion. No SEO metadata, schema, or image SEO.
Batch 2 — SEO Metadata
Yoast SEO elements only:
- Focus keyphrase
- SEO title
- Slug
- Meta description
- Social title
- Social description
- Suggested internal links
- Suggested external link types
Batch 3 — Image SEO
Image SEO assets only:
- Featured image concept
- Supporting image concepts
- Alt text, title, caption, description, and placement for each
Batch 4 — Schema Markup
JSON-LD schema only:
BlogPostingschemaFAQPageschema
SEO Section (Yoast)
Generate only if the user requested Yoast SEO elements.
Provide:
- Focus Keyphrase
- SEO Title
- Slug
- Meta Description
- Social Title
- Social Description
If reliable, cited market sources were reviewed, append:
Data accurate as of [Month Year] based on cited market research.
If no reliable sources were reviewed, omit this line entirely.
Schema Markup
Generate only if the user requested schema markup.
Provide clean JSON-LD for:
BlogPostingFAQPage
Use placeholder URLs where actual URLs are unavailable.
Best Practices
- Write short, direct sentences.
- Use
|markdown syntax for clean, readable tables. - Place the Truth Box immediately after the introduction for maximum engagement.
- Use
#,##, and###for headings — never number them. - Avoid hyphen bullets in the contents section.
Limitations
- This skill does not replace expert review, fact-checking, or environment-specific validation.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, or scope boundaries are unclear.
- Use this skill only for tasks that match the scope described above.
Security and Safety Notes
- This skill is limited to content generation. It does not execute shell commands or mutate system state.
- Ensure any generated JSON-LD is properly escaped before use in a programmatic context.
Common Pitfalls
Primary keyword missing from alt text Explicitly include the primary keyword in at least one alt text field in the Image SEO section.
AI-sounding or repetitive tone Revisit the Writing Rules. Shorten sentences, vary structure, and remove filler phrases.
Related Skills
@seo-plan— High-level SEO strategy before writing@seo-content— Broader SEO content optimization across platforms@copywriting— General professional writing and marketing copy