📅 Blog Content Roadmap (Q1 2026)
Goal: Publish 20 high-quality SEO posts over 60 days (Jan 29 - Mar 27). Cadence: Every 3 days. Strategy: "Strict 404 Gate" (Future posts are invisible/404 until publish date).

✅ Completed (Ready to Ship)
Jan 29: 
Free Barcode Generator (Online)
Status: 🟢 Ready (Content Complete + SEO Optimized + Hero Image Generated).
Key Feature: Quick Answer Box, SVG/PNG Comparison, FAQ.
🚀 Next Priority: Feb 01
🎵 Spotify Code Generator: Share Music Instantly
Target Audience: Artists, bands, podcasters, playlist curators. SEO Focus: spotify code generator, create spotify code, music marketing qr, spotify uri to code.

Drafting Blueprint:

H1: Spotify Code Generator: Share Songs, Albums & Playlists
Quick Answer: How to get a code (3-step process).
Visual Guide: Where to find the "Spotify URI".
Use Cases:
Merch: T-shirts with album link.
Posters: Gig promotion.
Socials: Instagram Stories overlay.
Critical Comparison (Pro Tip):
Spotify Codes = Cool look, but NO analytics.
Dynamic QR Codes = Less "native" look, but FULL tracking (scans, location, etc.).
Recommendation: Use QR for marketing campaigns where ROI matters; use Spotify Codes for pure branding on merch.
FAQ: Vector download? Do they expire? High-res printing?
CTA: "Generate Music QR Code" (Link to main generator).
Image Concept:

Style: Neon, vibrant, "Spotify Green" accents, dark mode aesthetic.
Subject: A stylized soundwave transforming into a scannable code, or a vinyl record with a code center.
📋 Upcoming Schedule (Backlog)
Publish Date	Topic / Slug	Category	Status
Feb 04	WhatsApp QR Code (Direct Chat Link)	Social	⚪ Pending
Feb 07	Instagram QR Code (Grow Following)	Social	⚪ Pending
Feb 10	vCard QR Code (Digital Business Card)	Business	⚪ Pending
Feb 13	QR Code Analytics Guide (Deep Dive)	Analytics	⚪ Pending
Feb 16	Trackable QR Codes (How-to)	Tracking	⚪ Pending
Feb 19	Dynamic vs Static QR (Ultimate Guide)	Basics	⚪ Pending
Feb 22	UTM Tracking with QR Codes	Marketing	⚪ Pending
Feb 25	QR Code Statistics 2026	Trends	⚪ Pending
Feb 28	Restaurant Menu QR Codes	Hospitality	⚪ Pending
Mar 03	QR Codes for Events	Events	⚪ Pending
Mar 06	Business Card QR Codes	Business	⚪ Pending
Mar 09	Marketing Strategy Examples	Marketing	⚪ Pending
Mar 12	Bulk QR Code Generator (Excel/CSV)	Bulk	⚪ Pending
Mar 15	Google QR Alternative	Comparison	⚪ Pending
Mar 18	Security & Quishing	Security	⚪ Pending
Mar 21	Best QR Generator 2026 Review	Reviews	⚪ Pending
Mar 24	QR Code API Documentation	Developer	⚪ Pending
Mar 27	Free vs Paid Generator	Comparison	⚪ Pending
🛠️ Execution Workflow (Repeat for each post)
Select Topic: Take next item from list.
SEO & Outline: Define title, keywords, and H2 structure (use User/Expert persona).
Implement: Replace placeholder content in 
src/lib/blog-data.ts
.
Asset: Generate hero image (public/blog/[slug].png) via DALL-E.
Verify: Ensure no build errors and correct 404 behavior if date > now.
✅ SEO Validation Checklist (Target Score: 80+)
1. Page Title

 Focus keyword used at the beginning.
 Length: ~60 characters (0 characters available is perfect).
2. Meta Description

 Focus keyword included.
 Length: ~160 characters.
3. Content Structure

 H1 contains focus keyword.
 First Paragraph contains focus keyword.
 Word count: > 600 words (Aim for comprehensive coverage).
 Keyword Density: ~2% (e.g., used 4-5 times in 600 words).
4. Assets (Images)

 Image Filename contains focus keyword (e.g., 
free-barcode-generator-guide.png
).
 Image Alt Tag contains focus keyword.
5. Links

 Add relevant internal links to tools/pricing/other posts.