--- title: "SEO content cluster" description: "Best for producing one search-led topic cluster from intent mapping through linked publication." canonical: "https://ganttfather.com/templates/seo-content-cluster/" locale: "en" category: "product" --- # SEO content cluster [Marketing & growth](https://ganttfather.com/templates/#marketing-growth) Project timeline template # SEO content cluster Best for producing one search-led topic cluster from intent mapping through linked publication. Best for producing one search-led topic cluster from intent mapping through linked publication. [Use the SEO content cluster template free](https://app.ganttfather.com/projects/new?template=seo-content-cluster&entry=template-library) Make the sequence from Research, Create and Publish explicit before work starts. Keep Map search intent, Write pillar page and Publish and link cluster connected instead of tracking them in separate documents. ## SEO content cluster: connect Research to Publish without losing a handoff. # SEO content cluster SEO content cluster makes Map search intent, Write pillar page, and Cluster published explicit checkpoints in one working plan. Best for producing one search-led topic cluster from intent mapping through linked publication. ## Execution path The sequence shows what must be ready between Map search intent and Cluster published, so the next owner can act on a defined decision rather than an assumed handoff. ### Research Map search intent → Define topic cluster → Cluster plan approved ### Create Write pillar page → Create supporting pages → Content ready ### Publish Publish and link cluster → Cluster published Included schedule ## 11 rows, 5 links, already sequenced. Use this SEO content cluster plan to coordinate Map search intent, Write pillar page and Publish and link cluster in one dependency-aware schedule. Read-only preview Milestone Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 16 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 Day 20 Day 21 Day Map search intent Define topic cluster Write pillar page Create supporting pages Publish and link cluster Replace relative days with the real start date and assign an accountable owner to every row. Read-only shared Gantt preview. Focus a bar and press Enter to inspect it. Schedule details ### Complete schedule table Make the sequence from Research, Create and Publish explicit before work starts. Keep Map search intent, Write pillar page and Publish and link cluster connected instead of tracking them in separate documents. Work item Type Schedule Duration Depends on Research Phase Days 1–6 Derived rollup — Map search intent Task Days 1–2 2 working days — Define topic cluster Task Days 3–5 3 working days Map search intent Cluster plan approved Milestone Day 6 Milestone Define topic cluster Create Phase Days 7–17 Derived rollup — Write pillar page Task Days 7–11 5 working days — Create supporting pages Task Days 12–16 5 working days Write pillar page Content ready Milestone Day 17 Milestone Create supporting pages Publish Phase Days 18–21 Derived rollup — Publish and link cluster Task Days 18–20 3 working days — Cluster published Milestone Day 21 Milestone Publish and link cluster ## Who it helps - Content and SEO leads building one topic cluster ## What is included - Research: Map search intent, Define topic cluster and Cluster plan approved - Create: Write pillar page, Create supporting pages and Content ready - Publish: Publish and link cluster and Cluster published ## Adapt after creation - Add the team-owned access, data, or operating details represented by Search Console access and CMS publishing access. - Replace relative days with the real start date and assign an accountable owner to every row. - Add review gates, rollback steps, or evidence required by your organization. How to use this template ## Make the sequence from Research, Create and Publish explicit before work starts. Keep Map search intent, Write pillar page and Publish and link cluster connected instead of tracking them in separate documents. - 1 ### Research Move through Map search intent, Define topic cluster and Cluster plan approved while keeping the Research handoff visible before the next stage begins. - 2 ### Create Move through Write pillar page, Create supporting pages and Content ready while keeping the Create handoff visible before the next stage begins. - 3 ### Publish Move through Publish and link cluster and Cluster published while keeping the Publish handoff visible before the next stage begins. Not included ## Planning aid This public planning aid contains no live access or production data. Add Search Console access and CMS publishing access only inside your secured project. - CMS publishing access - Keyword tool accounts - Search Console access Template FAQ ## Good to know What does the SEO content cluster template include? + It covers Research, Create and Publish and sequences concrete work such as Map search intent, Write pillar page and Publish and link cluster. Who should use the SEO content cluster template? + It is designed for Content and SEO leads building one topic cluster. How should I adapt the SEO content cluster plan? + Set real dates and owners after creation, then add operational details such as Search Console access and CMS publishing access; those are deliberately excluded from the public starter. 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[Use the SEO content cluster template free](https://app.ganttfather.com/projects/new?template=seo-content-cluster&entry=template-library) Make the sequence from Research, Create and Publish explicit before work starts. Keep Map search intent, Write pillar page and Publish and link cluster connected instead of tracking them in separate documents.