SEO October 7, 2026 5 min read by Leo Brandt
SEO content that compounds: our 4-step editorial system
Content compounds when every new page makes the existing ones stronger. That only happens with a system.
1. Build topic clusters, not keyword lists
Group keywords by the problem they solve. Each cluster gets one pillar page and a handful of focused supporting articles.
2. Prioritise by business value
Rank topics by how close they sit to a buying decision. Bottom-of-funnel pages pay for the rest of the programme.
3. Write for experts, edit for humans
Interview your own team. First-hand expertise is the hardest thing for competitors — and AI summaries — to copy.
4. Refresh relentlessly
Every quarter, revisit the top 20% of pages. Updated stats, new examples and better internal links keep them ranking.