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PLAYBOOK 08 / CONTENT PLANNING

Intent research and topic clustering

Connect search questions to buyer needs and page roles so content doesn't repeat itself.

6 chapters4 steps1 worksheet4 minute read

Oura Works · Updated October 2, 2026

CHAPTER 01 / BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Prepare your materials. Define the deliverables.

The SEO team, editors, and business owners determine the next page or article.

Starting materials

  • List of customer services and needs
  • Search Console queries when available
  • Examples of search results for the topics reviewed

What you will prepare

Intent maps, topic clusters, and content priorities.

Use it as material for decisions and discussions, then adjust the work limits to your conditions.

Starting from one page, one process, or one most important need. Note unknowns as questions; Don't force answers just to make the worksheet look finished.

CHAPTER 02 / WORK STEPS

Work in a clear order.

01

Collect the languages customers use

Take terms from inquiries, sales conversations, customer support, and searches that are already generating visits. Note the context: who is asking and what decision is being made. Volume from keyword tools can help with comparisons, but is not proof of purchasing power or guarantee of demand.

The output of this stepList of questions with sources and context.
02

Read the requirements behind the query

“Website pricing” can mean finding a cost range, comparing scope, or setting up a budget. Check the search results to understand common answer forms, then make sure you're still providing useful value. Label the intent as a hypothesis if the evidence is not yet strong; don't conclude all short queries are transactional.

The output of this stepIntent hypothesis and corresponding page form.
03

Group them based on the answers required

Combine questions that can be answered by one coherent page. Separate when the needs, evidence, or processes are different. A single article can support a service page without copying its contents. Create internal relationships based on context; no need to repeat the anchor exactly the same in every paragraph.

The output of this stepMain page map and supporting content.
04

Choose priority from benefits and capabilities

Consider the relevance of the service, unanswered questions, available evidence, and updateability of the content. Prioritize work that can be completed with good quality. After publication, review the query and quality of inquiry for an adequate period. Don't publish city pages or keyword variations whose content is nearly identical.

The output of this stepContent backlog with reasons and owners.

CHAPTER 03 / EXAMPLE SURGERY

Connect steps to real decisions.

Enterprise website provider practice: some questions about costs can be in one guide, while integration specifications require their own explanation.

Editorial illustrations for Research intent and topic grouping; not client documentation
Workflow illustration. Labels and data on images are examples, not client results or Oura certification.
Practice examples · Intent research and topic grouping
Query/questionInterpreted needsContent objectives
Company website costsUnderstand cost and scope factorsBudget guide
What do you prepare before creating a website?Reduce project ambiguityPlaybook briefs
Website integration into CRMAssess feasibility and data flowIntegration page
Examples of similar project resultsCheck relevant experienceCase studies with context
Try implementing it

Replace the example lines with your business conditions. Mark information that already has evidence, that is still an assumption, and that needs to be asked of the person in charge.

CHAPTER 04 / REVIEW POINT

Avoid decisions that seem right, but have not been tested.

Create one page per keyword

Group similar needs together and avoid variations that don't add value.

Choose topics only from volume

Suitability of service and quality of answers often determines usability for business.

If a decision impacts costs, access, data, or other teams' work, list the parties who need to approve it. Explain the evidence that is available and the extent of information that remains to be examined.

CHAPTER 05 / WORKBOOK

Make your plans here.

Fill in concisely and specifically. For information that is not yet available, write who needs to be asked for confirmation. These notes are not sent by the Playbook feature to Oura; download before the tab closes.

WORKSHEET / 08Personal notes in this tab

Do not enter passwords, access tokens, or personal customer data. Temporary storage follows the browser tab session, not the Oura account.

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CHAPTER 06 / BEFORE SUBMISSION

Check your job readiness.

This checklist records the tasks you marked. It is not an audit score, certification, or automatic assessment of a website.

Job checklist0 out of 5 marked

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a paid keyword tool?

Not always to start with. Customer data, Search Console, and observations of search results can form an initial map.

When does a cluster need to be split?

When the reader needs a different answer, proof, or action; not just because the terms are different.

Referral & usage limits

References checked on October 2, 2026. Steps, examples and worksheets are Oura editorial formulation with the help of AI and public references. Examples are not client results. The guide does not guarantee business results and does not replace a dedicated examination of your systems.

Turn the initial plan into a clear scope.

Bring your notes with you when discussing needs with the Oura team.

Discuss business needs
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