| name | astro-blog-technical |
| description | Phase 4 - Technical implementation (frontmatter, schema, performance) |
Astro Blog - Phase 4: Technical
Priority Legend:
- ⭐ ALWAYS - Every article, non-negotiable
- 💡 OPTIONAL - Enhancement when relevant
Technical Implementation
⭐ Frontmatter (Every Article)
---
title: "Solar Panel Cost UK 2026: Complete Guide"
description: "Solar panels cost £5,000-£8,000 in the UK. Compare prices, savings, and grants for 2026. Get accurate quotes in 60 seconds."
pubDate: 2026-01-15
intent: commercial
topic: solar-panels
primaryCTA: quote-calculator
category: solar-energy
author: team
entities: [solar panels, installation cost, energy savings, government grants, ROI, inverter, monocrystalline, payback period]
pillar: false
experienceVerified: false
---
Meta description formula: [Answer] + [Benefit] + [Proof] + [CTA]
Example: "Solar panels cost £5,000-£8,000 in the UK (2026). Save £600/year on energy bills. Compare quotes from MCS-certified installers. Get accurate pricing in 60 seconds."
⭐ Structured Data (@graph Schema)
Required schema markup for every article:
Article schema (always required):
{
"@type": "Article",
"headline": "Solar Panel Cost UK 2026: Complete Guide",
"description": "...",
"datePublished": "2026-01-15",
"dateModified": "2026-01-15",
"author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "...", "sameAs": "https://linkedin.com/in/..." }
}
FAQ schema (REQUIRED for commercial/comparison):
HowTo schema (REQUIRED for process/guide articles):
Author Person schema:
{
"@type": "Person",
"name": "John Smith",
"jobTitle": "Solar Energy Consultant",
"sameAs": "https://linkedin.com/in/johnsmith",
"image": "/authors/john-smith.jpg"
}
VideoObject schema (if video present):
⭐ Technical Quality (Every Article)
⭐ E-E-A-T Signals (Every Article)
💡 llms.txt Update (Optional)
Add entry to /public/llms.txt:
# Solar Panel Cost UK 2026
Solar panels cost £5,000-£8,000 in the UK (2026). 4kW system saves £600/year. Compare monocrystalline vs polycrystalline. Government grants available.
> /blog/solar-panel-cost-uk-2026
Keep under 100 tokens per entry.
Output Required
Provide:
- Complete frontmatter - All required fields filled
- Schema markup - Article + FAQ/HowTo + Author + Video (if applicable)
- Performance optimization - Proper hydration, image loading, ARIA labels
Next Step
After completing technical setup, use astro-blog-validate skill for Phase 5.