# Topic Maps

Topic mapping is a type of keyword research that shifts away from singular keyword focused SEO in favor of a categorical authority approach. The idea is that Google wants to trust the results it shares on the SERP and that trust is earned in three ways:\
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1\. In-Depth Content\
2\. Frequent Content\
3\. Semantically Organized (Thematic) Content\
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ContentSprout was built as a response to the new way of doing SEO. Topic maps can be sold for hundreds of dollars and they are worth every penny. Whether you are a business owner looking to take SEO into your own hands or an agency looking to add a new service with 10x margins, you're going to love topic maps.

### Topic Map Dashboard

In the dashboard you can create or delete topic maps.

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When you select "create", a pop-up modal.

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You must tag a project. You can tag any amount of projects. This will simply help you categorize your topic maps by using the filter view on the right side of the screen.

### Diving into Your Topic Map

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You can't open a view until a topic has been researched.

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Each tile has the following information:

1. Checkbox in the top left
2. Edit icon in top right + Open icon in top right\
   \- When a topic is researched, the top right changes from "edit" to "open".
3. Trash Icon in the middle right.
4. Abbreviations in bottom left\
   \- "R" = Researched\
   \- "C" = Clustered and Analyzed\
   \- "SV" = Search Volume and CPC
5. The plus icon on the empty white box means you can add new categories


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