Write a Foundational Post That Will Become a Pillar for Your Life

Create Cohesive and Valuable Content that will evolve and improve with time

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As part of my journey, I’m posting basically everything that interests me.

And in the areas I feel strong or feel confident that I have value to share, I’ll be creating personal “Pillar Posts”.

What exactly is a pillar post?

Essentially, it’s a long-form blog post that combines several ideas and previous posts around one main topic into one cohesive and foundational piece of content.

I think of it as a “beacon” for myself and it that serves as a go-to resource I can go back to and relearn or revise and for readers who are interested in a particular topic.

What makes a pillar post different from a regular blog post?

For one, it’s longer and more in-depth, often covering a broad topic or providing a comprehensive guide.

It’s also evergreen, meaning it’s not time-sensitive and can be relevant to readers for a long time. Additionally, it’s structured and organized in a way that’s easy for readers to digest and follow. (Well, that would be the plan at least)

So, why is a pillar post important?

There are several benefits, including establishing your authority and expertise on a topic, attracting organic traffic and potential backlinks, increasing social shares and engagement, and saving time and effort in content creation.

But personal, I want to use it as proof. Proof to myself that I know the topic well and proof that I actually helps a few people.

If you’re thinking about writing a pillar post, here are some tips to get started:

1. Choose a topic and angle that’s relevant and valuable to your audience.
2. Conduct thorough research and gather your similar posts as well as other reputable sources to support your this pillar post.
3. Organize and outline your content to make it easy to read and follow.
4. Write and revise your post to ensure it’s…