Astro Blog - Workflow Orchestrator

This skill orchestrates a 5-phase workflow for creating SEO-optimized blog articles.

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5-Phase Workflow

Use these skills in sequence:

Phase 1: Research

Skill: astro-blog-research What: SEO & intent research, keyword targeting, SERP analysis Output: Intent type, primary keyword, unique angle, CTA type, pillar/cluster designation

Phase 2: Structure

Skill: astro-blog-structure What: Content outline, component placement, linking strategy Output: Full outline with H2s, components, links, images, CTAs

Phase 3: Write

Skill: astro-blog-write What: Write article with human voice, featured snippet optimization Output: Full article draft with citations and intentional imperfections

Phase 4: Technical

Skill: astro-blog-technical What: Frontmatter, schema markup, performance optimization Output: Complete frontmatter, schema, performance settings

Phase 5: Validate

Skill: astro-blog-validate What: Quality checks, readability scores, performance audit Output: All checks passed, ready to publish

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How to Use

Option 1 - Full workflow:

1. Start with astro-blog-research
2. Then astro-blog-structure
3. Then astro-blog-write
4. Then astro-blog-technical
5. Finally astro-blog-validate

Option 2 - Jump to specific phase:

• Already have research? Start with astro-blog-structure
• Already have outline? Start with astro-blog-write
• Article written? Start with astro-blog-technical
• Need validation only? Use astro-blog-validate

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When to Use Each Skill

Situation	Use This Skill
Starting new article from scratch	astro-blog-research
Have keyword, need outline	astro-blog-structure
Have outline, need to write	astro-blog-write
Article written, need technical setup	astro-blog-technical
Article complete, need validation	astro-blog-validate

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Reference Files

All skills are self-contained. Read detailed references only for edge cases:

• references/CHECKLIST.md - Complete checklist (all phases)
• references/human-voice.md - AI pattern avoidance
• references/seo-intent.md - Skyscraper, SERP strategies
• references/content-structure.md - Component examples
• references/writing-rules.md - Advanced formatting
• references/technical.md - Complex schema, monitoring
• references/validation.md - Detailed criteria
• references/visual-design.md - Component styling