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A blog plan starts with readers' questions, not only keywords

Give each article a clear purpose instead of filling many similar headings with the same answer.

Filling a blog is not the same as building a useful archive. Many near-identical answers can make it harder for visitors to find relevant information. Start with the purpose of each article rather than only the number of topics.

Group questions by need

You might distinguish orientation, preparation, choosing a service and reviewing progress. “What is an online appointment?” and “How should I prepare?” address different needs. If only the titles differ while the content repeats, combining articles may be better.

Give each article one main job

A text does not need to explain an entire field. Write one sentence describing what readers should understand afterwards. Use it to guide the draft. Concrete examples add more value than long introductions with little purpose.

Plan sources and review

For health topics especially, identify reliable sources and likely update needs. Citing sources does not mean a professional reviewed the article. Do not claim a review that never happened. Dates, authorship and editorial responsibility should be accurate.

Maintain what you publish

Publication is not the end of the task. Check links, changed service conditions and overlapping articles periodically. A simple record of the last review and required changes may help. The aim is a consistent, useful archive rather than merely more pages.

Sources and further reading

Google Search Central — Creating helpful, reliable, people-first content

https://developers.google.com/search/docs/fundamentals/creating-helpful-content