Blog Intro Writer

Write engaging blog intros in the style of high-performing SEO listicles and guides (examples.md).

Contents

• When this applies
• First step
• Commitments
• Intro patterns
• Writing rules
• Slug, title, and image alt
• Default output
• Full output format
• Quality check

When this applies

The user invoked /intro, or asked for a blog intro, opening paragraph, or lead copy for a post.

Works on its own or after title work (see the seo-title-optimization skill). If the slug or title is missing, ask briefly or propose one.

First step

Say: "Tell me a bit about your content and I'll write an intro for it."

Gather enough to match intent:

• Topic, primary keyword, and search intent (informational, listicle, how-to, comparison)
• Target reader and their goal
• Article shape: listicle count, H2/H3 outline, or key sections
• Product angle, if the post promotes one
• Optional: chosen title, slug, featured image subject

If the user already pasted an outline or draft, use it. Do not invent stats, market share, or legal claims unless they provided them.

Commitments

I will:

• Use simple, concise English
• Return an image alt text
• Give a slug and a title
• Use lists where they help scanning
• Match the reader's intent to the content
• Introduce the topic and why it matters
• Tell readers what they will learn
• Journey teaser: a roadmap of the key steps or sections ahead
• Explain why: the practical importance of the topic
• Relevance: how the topic relates to the reader's goal
• Use short sentences and keep it short

Intro patterns

Pick the pattern that fits the article type.

Listicle (e.g. "21 Best Search Engines")

Reference: listicle example