Blog outline generator built from what already ranks
A blank page is the hardest part of writing a blog post, and guessing the structure means you miss what readers expect. This prompt makes your todo.is agent read the posts ranking for your keyword, spot the questions they all answer and the ones they skip, and hand you a ready H2/H3 outline in Word.
The prompt
- Create a blog post outline for the keyword "[TARGET KEYWORD]". The post is for [READER], on my site [WEBSITE], and should be about [WORD COUNT] words. Search Google, read the top 6 ranking articles, and note the headings they share, the "People also ask" questions and anything they all miss. Then build an outline with: 3 title ideas, a 2-sentence intro angle, H2 and H3 headings in a logical order, 2 to 3 bullet points under each heading on what to cover, where to add an example, table or image, FAQ questions, and 3 internal link ideas to my existing pages. Include a short "how to beat the competition" note. Save it as a Word file and include the source links.
What to change
- [TARGET KEYWORD]: The search phrase the post should rank for, e.g. "how to start composting at home".
- [READER]: Who reads it, e.g. "apartment renters with no garden".
- [WEBSITE]: Your site, so your agent can suggest internal links.
- [WORD COUNT]: A target length, e.g. "1,800". Your agent can also suggest one from the competitors.
Example result
- Outline · "how to start composting at home"
- Reader: apartment renters with no garden. Target: about 1,800 words.
- Title ideas
- • How to Start Composting at Home (Even in a Small Apartment)
- • Composting at Home: A Beginner's Guide With No Garden Needed
- • Start Composting at Home in 5 Steps, Without the Smell
- Intro angle
- Most guides assume you have a backyard. Open with the apartment problem, then promise a setup that fits under a sink.
- H2: What composting at home actually means
- • Greens vs browns, in one simple table
- • What happens in the bin, in plain words
- H2: Pick the right method for your space
- • H3: Bokashi bucket
- • H3: Worm bin (vermicomposting)
- • H3: Countertop electric composter
- • Add a comparison table: space, smell, cost level, time to compost
- H2: Step by step: set up your first bin
- • Numbered steps with a photo for each
- H2: What you can and cannot compost
- • Two-column list. Competitors bury this; put it high.
- H2: Fixing common problems
- • H3: It smells
- • H3: Fruit flies
- • H3: It is too wet
- H2: What to do with finished compost in an apartment
- • Houseplants, community gardens, local drop-off points. None of the top 6 cover this.
- FAQ
- • How long does compost take to be ready?
- • Can you compost in an apartment without worms?
- • Does composting at home attract pests?
- Internal links
- • /blog/houseplant-soil-guide
- • /shop/bokashi-starter-kit
- • /blog/zero-waste-kitchen
- How to beat the competition
- The ranking posts are written for gardens. Owning the "small space" angle and the "what to do with it after" section gives you something none of them offer.
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and add your keyword, reader and site.
- Paste it into todo.is or send it to your agent on WhatsApp.
- Your agent reads the ranking posts and returns a Word outline with sources.
- Reply "write the full post from this outline" when you are happy with the structure.
Tips for a better result
- Give your agent one specific reader. "Renters with no garden" makes a better outline than "beginners".
- Look at the "missing" sections first. That is usually where your post can be better than what ranks.
- Keep headings as real questions or tasks people search, not clever wordplay.
- Send your agent a past post you like so it remembers your usual structure and length.
blog outline generator: FAQ
- What should a blog outline include? A working title, the main angle, H2 and H3 headings in order, key points under each, and where examples, images or tables go. An SEO outline also lists the target keyword and related questions.
- How long should a blog post be for SEO? There is no ideal length. Look at what ranks for your keyword and aim to cover the topic fully, which is often 1,200 to 2,500 words for how-to topics.
- Can the agent write the full post too? Yes. After the outline, ask your agent to write the post section by section in your tone and save it as a Word or Markdown file.
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