INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING SCRIPT - COURSE 3, MODULE 5: CONTENT STRATEGY WORKSHOP Creating and maintaining AI-optimized content at scale. CONTENT AUDIT FRAMEWORK: • Structure: Clear headings and lists? • Answers: Direct responses to questions? • Entity clarity: Services/locations defined? • Freshness: Information current? • Schema: Appropriate markup present? CONTENT GOVERNANCE: • Style guide for AI-friendly content • Templates for common content types • Review and approval workflows • Update schedules and ownership PRIORITY CONTENT: 1. Service/product pages 2. Location pages 3. FAQ content 4. How-to guides 5. About content Structure content around real customer questions. RESEARCH METHODS: • Internal: Sales, customer service, FAQ logs • Search data: Google Search Console queries • Competitors: What questions do they answer? • Search features: People Also Ask boxes • Q&A platforms: Reddit, Quora, industry forums CONTENT STRUCTURE TEMPLATE: H1: Introduction (2-3 sentences) H2: ? H2: ? ANSWER OPTIMIZATION: • Lead with direct answer • Keep initial answer under 50 words • Follow with context • Update as info changes Transform real content from your website. PART 1 - SELECTION (10 min): Choose an existing page that needs optimization. Ideally a service or location page. PART 2 - QUESTION MAPPING (15 min): List 5-7 questions customers ask about this topic: • What is it? • How does it work? • How much does it cost? • How long does it take? • Where is it available? PART 3 - REWRITE (25 min): Restructure using question-based headings and direct answers. PART 4 - PEER REVIEW (10 min): Exchange with a partner: • Are answers direct? • Could AI extract key facts? • Is structure logical? Great content work! Next, we cover voice search and emerging AI platforms.