How to Create a Topical Map: A Step-by-Step Guide
Today, I’m going to show you how to create and automate topical maps for free using a simple one-click SEO process. This method can generate 270 hyper-relevant topics in your niche, making it an invaluable tool for any industry.
Introduction
Creating topical maps can be tedious and time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. With the method I’m sharing today, you can automate the entire process using Google Sheets and an API key from Claude. By following this guide, you’ll also get free access to templates and tools to simplify your workflow.
What You’ll Need
- Claude for Sheets: This extension is essential for automating topical maps within Google Sheets.
- Anthropic API Key: This will connect Claude to Google Sheets, enabling automation. You can get $5 in free credits at console.anthropic.com, which is more than enough to complete this process.
Step-by-Step Process
1. Install Claude for Sheets
First, install the Claude for Sheets extension. This will allow you to automate topical maps within your Google Sheets.
2. Create a New Spreadsheet
Navigate to Google Sheets and create a new spreadsheet. You’ll get access to a template you can copy and use at the end of this guide.
3. Set Up Your API Key
Go to extensions and select Claude for Sheets. Enter your Anthropic API key by going to settings, then API key. Name it something meaningful, like “topical map,” and plug it into the provided box. Once saved, you’ll see a validation message.
4. Input Your Prompts
Next, we’ll input our prompts:
- Column A: Your niche.
- Column B: The topical map prompt.
5. Automate the Prompts
Here’s how to automate the prompts:
- Put your niche in Column A.
- Put the topical map prompt in Column B.
- Enter this formula in Column C:
=Claude.
This will allow Claude to start generating topics for your niche.
6. Customize the Output
The generated table may not look attractive initially. Remove the table format and customize the prompt to fit your needs. This will change the generation in Column C accordingly.
7. Generate Topical Maps
For each niche, drag the formula down to other rows to create multiple topical maps. Each map will contain semantically relevant categories and subcategories.
Example: Bird-Watching Niche
For instance, with the niche “bird-watching,” Claude can generate:
- Categories: Bird species identification, birdwatching locations, bird feeding tips, etc.
- Topics:
- Category: Bird species identification
- Topics: Different species of backyard birds, how to identify a bird by its call, etc.
Advanced Customization
1. Add Multiple Niche Prompts
If you need to generate multiple topical maps for various niches, you can drag the formula down for all your required categories. For example:
- Niche: Fishing
- Subcategories and topics: Types of fish in freshwater, best fishing spots in North America, etc.
2. Hide Unnecessary Columns
To keep your spreadsheet neat, hide columns B, D, F, and H. These columns are simply prompts and don’t need to be visible.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you’ve created a detailed, automated topical map. This tool is incredibly useful for SEO purposes, helping you to generate relevant content ideas across multiple niches effortlessly.
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Thank you for reading, and happy mapping!
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