Steps To Build a Content Template
by Robin Good
1. 5) Write an actual master content
1.1. Or identify an existing one
2. 4) Write detailed description for each item in the content template
3. 6) Test with readers and get feedback
3.1. check what they really do with it
3.2. use tools like ClickTale
4. 7) Review and update periodically
5. 2) Identify individual content components
5.1. Review
5.1.1. Introduction
5.1.2. Why it's so important
5.1.3. Best applications
5.1.4. Target users
5.1.5. Main applications
5.1.6. In-depth overview
5.1.7. Individual features
5.1.8. Pros
5.1.9. Cons
5.1.10. Commentary
5.1.11. Areas for improvement
5.1.12. Reference
5.1.13. Other reviews
5.1.14. Credit info
5.1.15. Author resource box
5.2. Guide
5.2.1. Define topic
5.2.2. Why it may be useful or relevant for you
5.2.3. Overview of pros and cons of topic/theme/product
5.2.4. Introduce structure of guide
5.2.5. Why it's cool
5.2.6. Introduce comparison criteria
5.2.7. map of all the tools in guide
5.2.8. comparison tables
5.2.9. individual reviews
5.2.10. credit information
5.2.10.1. authorship
5.2.10.2. pictures
5.2.11. related articles on the same topic