Topic — Link
Use these methods to quickly understand the source:
| Method | How To | Best For | |--------|--------|-----------| | | Read headline, subheadings, first & last paragraph, bullet points, conclusion | Any link | | Summarizer tool | QuillBot, Schola, or ChatGPT with prompt: "Summarize this URL in 5 bullet points: [link]" | Long articles, research papers | | Browser extension | Glasp, Monica, or Merlin – one-click summary | Speed & convenience | | Copy key quotes | Save 3–5 powerful sentences or data points | Adding authority to your content | topic link
Start by brainstorming broad topics relevant to your industry. A good pillar topic should have enough depth to support at least 10 to 20 sub-topics. For example, "Link Building" is a broad pillar that can branch into sub-topics like "Email Outreach" or "Broken Link Building". Use these methods to quickly understand the source: