Last updated on November 2nd, 2026 at 06:23 pm
Topical Authority Planner
By Digital Mansoor · 12+ years in SEO
Enter a main topic. Get a pillar page and a set of cluster topics with intent.
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- Turns a pillar topic and your own subtopic list into a prioritised publishing calendar.
- Ranks subtopics with volume divided by difficulty plus 10, using the numbers you enter.
- Sets a date, post type and internal links for each post, based on your posts per week.
- Free, no signup, and your data stays in your browser. It does not find keywords.
What is the Topical Authority Planner?
A topical authority plan groups related posts around one pillar page. This planner takes your pillar topic and subtopics with search volume and difficulty, ranks them, and sets an order and dates for publishing.
It is built for bloggers and SEO consultants who already have keyword data from a tool such as Ubersuggest, Ahrefs or Search Console and want to turn it into a schedule.
How to use the free Topical Authority Planner
- Enter the pillar topic: For example Local SEO.
- Add subtopics, one per line: Write name, volume and difficulty from 0 to 100, separated by commas.
- Set your pace: Enter posts per week and an optional start date.
- Read the priorities: Subtopics are ranked by volume divided by difficulty plus 10.
- Use the calendar: Follow the dated plan. Each post shows its type, title idea and what to link to.
Example: input and output
A Local SEO pillar with six subtopics, publishing twice a week from today (22 October 2026).
Results shown are from the live tool. Dates depend on the day you run it.
How the Topical Authority Planner helps your SEO work
- Decide which subtopic to write first from your own numbers.
- Get a realistic finish date for a whole cluster.
- Plan internal links between the pillar and cluster posts.
- Share a clear schedule with a client or writer.
- Avoid publishing random posts that do not support a pillar.
Topical Authority Planner compared with other free tools
I compared this with the topical map generator on quickseo.ai, read from its page on 22 October 2026.
| Check | This tool | quickseo.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Where topics come from | You enter them with your own volume and difficulty | AI suggests them from a topic, audience and optional URL |
| Prioritisation from your keyword data | Yes | Not mentioned |
| Publishing calendar with dates | Yes | Not mentioned |
| Map size | As many subtopics as you enter | One pillar, 5 to 8 clusters and 3 to 5 supporting articles each, per its FAQ |
| Signup | None | None, per its FAQ |
Where they are ahead: quickseo.ai generates the topics for you, including search intent and content type, so it helps when you do not yet have a keyword list. This tool needs your own list and does not discover topics.
Compared on 22 October 2026 by opening each tool and reading its page. Features can change.
What the Topical Authority Planner cannot do
- The tool does not find keywords or volumes. You must supply them.
- The priority score is a simple rule: volume divided by difficulty plus 10. It is not a ranking prediction.
- Difficulty scores differ between SEO tools, so use one source for the whole list.
- It does not check what already ranks or the search intent for each topic.
- Topical authority is not a guaranteed result. It is a content planning method.
Is my text or data sent anywhere?
Your topic list is processed in your browser and is not sent to this site or any other server. The Save button keeps snapshots in your own browser storage. The share link puts your input in the part of the URL after the # sign, which browsers do not send to servers, but anyone you give the link to can read it.
Topical Authority Planner FAQ
What is topical authority?
It is the idea that covering a subject in depth, with linked posts around a core page, signals expertise on that subject to search engines and readers.
What is a pillar page and a cluster post?
A pillar page covers a broad topic. Cluster posts cover subtopics in more depth and link back to the pillar.
How is the priority score calculated?
Volume divided by difficulty plus 10, using the numbers you enter. A higher score means more volume for less difficulty.
Where do I get volume and difficulty numbers?
From a keyword tool such as Ubersuggest, Ahrefs, Semrush or Google Search Console. Use the same source for every row.
How many posts should a cluster have?
It depends on the topic and competition. Start with the subtopics that matter to your audience, then add more.
Does the tool find keywords for me?
No. You enter the subtopics and their numbers.
Is the Topical Authority Planner free?
Yes, it is free and needs no signup.
Want this done for your site?
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