Let me analyze this task carefully. I need to write an SEO article about “Harrogate gardens and parks” for the website sarahmooreracing.com, which is Sarah Moore’s official website. She’s a British professional race car driver from Harrogate.
Key requirements:
- Target keyword: “Harrogate gardens and parks” (cluster keyword, informational intent)
- Suggested title: “Harrogate Gardens and Parks: Green Spaces to Explore in 2026”
- Page type: listicle (numbered list format)
- Language: English
- Word count: minimum 1000 words, target 1400 words
- Must be structurally different from previous articles in the campaign
- Must avoid banned H2/H3 headings that appeared in previous articles
- Must follow the provided content outline EXACTLY
- Must include backlink to campaign target URL: https://sarahmooreracing.com/harrogate-tourism/ with anchor text “Harrogate tourism” or variation
- Must include internal links to other cluster articles
- Must cite original sources from Wikipedia facts (not Wikipedia itself)
- Must write for 60-year-old with 9th-grade education (simple language)
- Must be skimmable with proper formatting
- Must NOT include any image placeholders or visual descriptions
Looking at the content outline, I need to structure the article as:
- SAPO (intro paragraph, ~80 words)
- Key Takeaway box (3 bullet points)
- H2: RHS Garden Harlow Carr: Sulphur Springs and Spa Heritage
- H3: Royal Horticultural Society Merger: Northern Hub Since 2001 (prose, ~160 words)
- H3: Sulphur Springs and the Harrogate Arms: From 18th Century Spa to 2013 Closure (bullet-list, ~160 words)
- H2: What Makes Valley Gardens a Unique Historic Park?
- H3: Golden Jubilee Origins: Laid Out in 1887 for Queen Victoria (prose, ~160 words)
- H3: 36 Mineral Springs and Free Access: A Natural Playground (table, ~160 words)
- H2: The Stray: Parliament-Protected Greenbelt in Town Center
- H3: 1778 Inclosure Act and Duchy of Lancaster: Legal Protection for 200 Acres (prose, ~160 words)
- H3: Cherry Blossom Avenues and Spring Daffodils: Seasonal Displays (bullet-list, ~160 words)
- Closing paragraph (no heading, ~100 words)
Total target: ~1200 words (minimum 1000, but outline says 1200 minimum, so I’ll aim for 1200-1400)
Now let me check the research data to ensure I have all the facts I need:
From the Wikipedia verified facts:
RHS Garden Harlow Carr:
- One of five public gardens run by the Royal Horticultural Society
- Located on the western edge of Harrogate in North Yorkshire
- Acquired by RHS through merger with Northern Horticultural Society in 2001
- Had been the Northern Horticultural Society’s trial ground and display garden since 1946
- Features springs of sulphur water discovered in the 18th century
- Originally developed as a spa with hotel and bath house built in 1844
- Hotel later became the Harrogate Arms but closed in 2013
Valley Gardens:
- 17-acre English Heritage Grade II listed park in Low Harrogate
- Originally known as “Bogs Field” where 35 of Harrogate’s natural springs were discovered
- Laid out in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee
- Features 36 unique mineral springs
- Open daily with free entry
- Connects directly to the Dales Way long-distance footpath
- Forms a walking route to RHS Harlow Carr Gardens
The Stray:
- 200-acre (81 hectare) protected greenbelt parkland in the center of Harrogate
- Established in 1778 by the Forest of Knaresborough Inclosure Act
- Managed by the Duchy of Lancaster
- Protected by an act of parliament requiring any lost land to be replaced
- Surrounds the south side of Harrogate town center
- Features cherry blossom avenues (particularly near Prince of Wales roundabout and York Place)
- Known for vast displays of daffodils and crocuses in early spring
- Contains historical wells including the Tewit Well (covered by a neo-classical dome)
I need to cite original sources, not Wikipedia. The original sources listed are:
- For RHS Garden Harlow Carr: “www.alva.org.uk”, 2026; “The story of RHS Garden Harlow Carr”, Royal Horticultural Society, 2019; “Visit the Library at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire”, 2021; “The Garden”, The Garden (September 2021): 97, 2021; “Plan your visit”, Royal Horticultural Society, 2019
- For Valley Gardens: “Historic England”, 2016
- For The Stray: Not specifically listed, but the facts come from general Harrogate research
Wait, I need to be careful about citations. The instructions say: “When using facts above, cite the ORIGINAL SOURCES listed — write ‘theo Bloomberg (2025)’ or ‘theo nghiên cứu của MIT (2023)’ — NEVER write ‘theo Wikipedia’. If no original source is listed for a fact, use it without attribution or write in general terms.”
But I’m writing in English, not Vietnamese. So I should say “according to Bloomberg (2025)” or “per MIT research (2023)”. Let me adjust.
Actually, looking at the original sources, they seem to be from Wikipedia references. I should cite them appropriately. For example:
- For RHS Garden Harlow Carr facts: “according to the Royal Horticultural Society (2019)” or “per RHS records (2019)”
- For Valley Gardens: “according to Historic England (2016)”
- For The Stray: The facts come from the Harrogate Wikipedia page, which cites various sources. I can use general attribution like “according to historical records” or cite the specific sources if mentioned.
Let me check the Harrogate Wikipedia sources:
- Jones, Daniel, “Jones, Daniel”, Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary (18th ed, 2011)
- Collinson, Patrick, “The Guardian”, The Guardian, 2013
- “Best places to live in the UK – our top 30”, 2014
- “UK Census”, Nomis, 2011
- “North Yorkshire population information”, North Yorkshire County Council, 2013
- “Bottled Water of the World”, Bottled Water of the World, 2003
- “epns.nottingham.ac.uk”, 2022
- Smith, A., “The Place-names of the West Riding of Yorkshire”, 1961
- Neesam, Malcolm, “Harrogate Great Chronicle 1332–1841”, 2005
- Winn, Christopher, “I never knew that about Yorkshire”, 2010
For The Stray facts, I should use appropriate citations. The 1778 Inclosure Act is historical fact, so I can say “established by the Forest of Knaresborough Inclosure Act of 1778” without needing a specific citation if it’s common historical knowledge. But to be safe, I’ll attribute to “historical records” or “parliamentary archives”.
Actually, the instructions say: “When the research mentions a real organization/institution (VPBank, Bloomberg, MISA, etc.), you may cite it naturally: ‘theo VPBank (2025)’ or ‘dữ liệu từ Bloomberg cho thấy…'”
So I should cite the actual sources when possible. For The Stray, the facts come from the Harrogate Wikipedia page.
The original sources for Harrogate town facts include various publications. I can use:
- For the 1778 Inclosure Act: “according to Neesam (2005)” or “per parliamentary records”
- For Duchy of Lancaster management: “according to the Duchy of Lancaster”
- For cherry blossom and daffodils: these are likely from local tourism sources, so I can say “according to Harrogate tourism data (2026)”
But I need to be careful not to invent sources. The research data says “Source: Research” for many facts, which is vague. I should use the specific original sources when available.
Let me re-read: “Verified Facts from Wikipedia (USE THESE FACTS AND CITE ORIGINAL SOURCES)” – it says to use these facts and cite the original sources listed. So for each fact, I should check if there’s an original source listed.
Looking at the structure:
- For RHS Garden Harlow Carr: there are specific original sources listed (alva.org.uk 2026, RHS 2019, etc.)
- For Valley Gardens: “Historic England”, 2016
- For The Stray: The facts are in the Harrogate section, which has multiple original sources. I can pick appropriate ones.
Actually, the research notes section says “Source: Research” for all facts. This is confusing.
Let me interpret: The “Verified Facts from Wikipedia” section gives me the facts AND lists the original sources that Wikipedia used. I should cite those original sources when using the facts.
So:
- For RHS Garden Harlow Carr facts: I can cite “Royal Horticultural Society (2019)” or “RHS records (2019)”
- For Valley Gardens facts: “Historic England (2016)”
- For The Stray facts: These come from the Harrogate article. The relevant sources might be Neesam (2005) for historical act, or general Harrogate tourism sources.
But I don’t want to over-cite. The instruction says: “When the research mentions a real organization/institution… you may cite it naturally.” So I should cite when there’s a specific organization mentioned in the original sources.
Let me approach this pragmatically:
- For RHS Garden Harlow Carr: Cite “Royal Horticultural Society (2019)” for the merger and history facts
- For Valley Gardens: Cite “Historic England (2016)” for the Grade II listing and historical facts
- For The Stray: For the 1778 Act, I can say “according to historical records (Neesam, 2005)” if I want to be precise, or just state it as fact since it’s well-documented
Actually, the instructions also say: “If no original source is listed for a fact, use it without attribution or write in general terms.” So for facts that don’t have a specific original source in the list, I should not attribute.
Looking at the facts:
- RHS Garden Harlow Carr: All facts have original sources listed (RHS, alva.org.uk, etc.)
- Valley Gardens: Has “Historic England, 2016” for the Grade II listing. The other facts (36 springs, free entry, Dales Way connection) might not have specific sources listed, so I should use without attribution or find if they’re in the sources.
- The Stray: The facts are from Harrogate Wikipedia. The original sources listed for Harrogate include various books and articles. I can use “according to Neesam (2005)” for the 1778 Act since that’s a specific historical source mentioned.
But I need to be consistent. Let me check the research notes again. In the “Research Notes” section, it says “Source: Research” for all facts.
That’s not helpful. But the “Verified Facts from Wikipedia” section provides the actual facts with original sources.
I think the best approach is:
- Use the facts from the “Verified Facts from Wikipedia” section
- Cite the original sources when they are clearly listed for that specific fact
- For facts that are general knowledge or don’t have a specific source, state without attribution
Now, about the internal links. I need to include 8 internal links to other cluster articles. The strategy says: “Spread links across different H2 sections” and “Place each link where the topic is ALREADY being discussed — the link extends or supports the sentence’s point.”
The internal links are:
- Target URL: https://sarahmooreracing.com/harrogate-tourism — anchor: “Harrogate tourism” (MANDATORY)
- https://sarahmooreracing.com/?page_id=931 — anchor: descriptive phrase about what’s on that page
- https://sarahmooreracing.com/harrogate-tourism — anchor: about “things to do in Harrogate” (but this is same URL as #1? Wait, looking carefully: and have same URL but different topics? That seems odd. Let me re-read:
From the internal links section:
- [MANDATORY] Target URL: https://sarahmooreracing.com/harrogate-tourism — anchor text: “Harrogate tourism” (or natural variation)
- [cluster sibling] URL: https://sarahmooreracing.com/?page_id=931 — Topic: “Harrogate tourism”
- [cluster sibling] URL: https://sarahmooreracing.com/harrogate-tourism — Topic: “things to do in Harrogate” — Page title: “Top 10 Family-Friendly Activities in Harrogate for 2026”
- [cluster sibling] URL: https://sarahmooreracing.com/luxury-spa-breaks-harrogate-2026 — Topic: “spa breaks Harrogate”
- [cluster sibling] URL: https://sarahmooreracing.com/great-yorkshire-show-2026-complete-visitors-guide — Topic: “Great Yorkshire Show”
- [cluster sibling] URL: https://sarahmooreracing.com/harrogate-s-best-boutiques-and-restaurants-a-local-s-2026-guide — Topic: “Harrogate shopping and dining”
- [cluster sibling] URL: https://sarahmooreracing.com/day-trips-from-harrogate-to-yorkshire-dales-national-park-2026-itineraries — Topic: “Yorkshire Dales National Park near Harrogate”
- [cluster sibling] URL: https://sarahmooreracing.com/turkish-baths-harrogate-history-facilities-visitor-tips-for-2026 — Topic: “Turkish Baths Harrogate”
Wait, and both point to https://sarahmooreracing.com/harrogate-tourism but with different anchor texts? That doesn’t make sense. Let me check the URLs again:
- Target URL: https://sarahmooreracing.com/harrogate-tourism/
- https://sarahmooreracing.com/?page_id=931
- https://sarahmooreracing.com/harrogate-tourism (no trailing slash)
- https://sarahmooreracing.com/luxury-spa-breaks-harrogate-2026
- https://sarahmooreracing.com/great-yorkshire-show-2026-complete-visitors-guide
- https://sarahmooreracing.com/harrogate-s-best-boutiques-and-restaurants-a-local-s-2026-guide
- https://sarahmooreracing.com/day-trips-from-harrogate-to-yorkshire-dales-national-park-2026-itineraries
- https://sarahmooreracing.com/turkish-baths-harrogate-history-facilities-visitor-tips-for-2026
So and are different: has trailing slash, doesn’t. But they likely point to the same page. The topics are different: is “Harrogate tourism” (the main campaign page), is “things to do in Harrogate” but points to the same URL?
That seems like an error in the brief. I’ll treat them as separate links but use the same URL with different anchor texts. Actually, looking at the page titles:
- #1: “Harrogate tourism” (main campaign)
- #3: “Top 10 Family-Friendly Activities in Harrogate for 2026” — this is a different page but the URL given is the same as #1? That can’t be right.
Let me re-read carefully:
“3. [cluster sibling] URL: https://sarahmooreracing.com/harrogate-tourism
Topic: “things to do in Harrogate” — Page title: “Top 10 Family-Friendly Activities in Harrogate for 2026″”
This suggests that the URL https://sarahmooreracing.com/harrogate-tourism is actually the page for “Top 10 Family-Friendly Activities in Harrogate for 2026”? But says that URL is the campaign target URL for “Harrogate tourism”. This is contradictory.
Looking at the previous articles listed:
- Day 0: “Harrogate tourism” (1739w)
- Day 2: “Top 10 Family-Friendly Activities in Harrogate for 2026” (2464w)
- Day 3: “Luxury Spa Breaks in Harrogate: 2026’s Best Packages and Deals” (1351w)
So these are different articles. The URLs should be different.
But the brief gives the same URL for and #3. I think there might be a mistake in the brief.
I’ll assume:
- is the main campaign page: https://sarahmooreracing.com/harrogate-tourism/ (with trailing slash)
- is actually a different page but the URL was copied incorrectly. Since I can’t change the URL, I’ll use the same URL but with a different anchor text that describes the “things to do” page. But that would link to the wrong page. This is problematic.
Maybe the trailing slash matters? In WordPress, sometimes URLs with and without trailing slash are the same. But the brief distinguishes them.
I’ll follow the brief exactly as written, even if it seems redundant. I’ll include both links with their respective anchor texts.
For anchor texts, I need to create descriptive phrases (3-8 words) about what readers will find on the linked page. For example:
- For #1: “Harrogate tourism guide” or “Explore Harrogate tourism”
- For #2: The page at ?page_id=931 — I don’t know what that is, but the topic is “Harrogate tourism”, so maybe “Harrogate tourism information”
- For #3: “Top family activities in Harrogate” or “Best things to do in Harrogate”
- For #4: “Luxury spa breaks in Harrogate”
- For #5: “Great Yorkshire Show 2026 guide”
- For #6: “Harrogate boutiques and restaurants guide”
- For #7: “Yorkshire Dales day trips from Harrogate”
- For #8: “Turkish Baths Harrogate visitor guide”
I need to spread these across different H2 sections.
Now, about the business context: sarahmooreracing.com is Sarah Moore’s website. She’s a race car driver from Harrogate. So the article should be consistent with that.
But the article is about gardens and parks, which is fine as part of Harrogate tourism content. I don’t need to mention Sarah Moore specifically unless the research data suggests it. The business context says: “All content MUST be consistent with the above business context.
If research/SERP data contradicts the business context, the business context wins.” But the research data is about Harrogate gardens and parks, which is tourism content. That’s consistent with Sarah Moore promoting her hometown. So I’ll just write the article as tourism content without forcing Sarah Moore into it, unless there’s a natural connection.
The outline doesn’t mention Sarah Moore, so I won’t include her. The business context says she’s famous for breaking gender barriers in racing, but that’s not relevant to gardens and parks. So I’ll stick to the tourism angle.
Now, let me plan the article structure with word counts:
Total target: 1200-1400 words
Key Takeaway: ~50 words (3 bullet points)
H2 1: 320 words total
- H3 1.1: 160 words (prose)
- H3 1.2: 160 words (bullet-list)
H2 2: 320 words total
- H3 2.1: 160 words (prose)
- H3 2.2: 160 words (table + analysis)
H2 3: 320 words total
- H3 3.1: 160 words (prose)
- H3 3.2: 160 words (bullet-list)
Closing: 100 words
That’s 80 + 50 + 960 + 100 = 1190 words. I’ll need to expand a bit to reach 1200 minimum. I can add a few words to each section or the closing.
Now, I need to ensure the article is skimmable, with bold key data points, short paragraphs, and clear structure.
Also, I must avoid banned topics. The banned topics are mostly about wildlife, which isn’t in my outline anyway, so that’s fine.
I must also ensure structural diversity from previous articles. Previous articles used:
- Day 0: narrative hook, bullet-list answer
- Day 2: narrative hook, bullet-list answer
- Day 3: narrative hook, mini-table answer
My article is a listicle but the outline doesn’t follow typical listicle format with numbered items. Actually, the outline has H2s for each main green space, not numbered list items. But the page type says “Listicle (Numbered list format)” and “H2 count is unlimited — use one H2 per list item (5-10+ items).
Format: ‘1. Item Name — Brief Tagline'”.
But the provided outline uses descriptive H2 headings like “RHS Garden Harlow Carr: Sulphur Springs and Spa Heritage” not “1. RHS Garden Harlow Carr — Sulphur Springs and Spa Heritage”. And it only has 3 H2s, not 5-10.
There’s a conflict between the page type instructions and the provided outline. The outline is specific and says “Write EXACTLY what this outline specifies.” So I must follow the outline, not the general page type instructions. The outline is my contract.
The outline says:
- H2: RHS Garden Harlow Carr: Sulphur Springs and Spa Heritage
- H2: What Makes Valley Gardens a Unique Historic Park?
- H2: The Stray: Parliament-Protected Greenbelt in Town Center
These are not numbered. But the page type says “Format: ‘1. Item Name — Brief Tagline'”.
However, the outline overrides this. I’ll follow the outline exactly as given, without numbering the H2s.
The outline also says “H2 count is unlimited” but my outline has exactly 3 H2s. That’s fine.
But wait, the page type instructions say: “Number every item clearly in the heading (1, 2, 3…)”. This conflicts with the outline. Which takes precedence?
The outline says “Write EXACTLY what this outline specifies.” So I should not number them if the outline doesn’t number them. The outline headings are given without numbers. I’ll keep them as is.
However, the page type also says: “Each list item gets its own H2 heading with the item number immediately”. This is a strong instruction.
But the outline is more specific to this article. I need to decide.
Looking at the team brief: “## Page Type Instructions (Numbered list format)” and then “## Content Outline” with the exact structure. The content outline is provided as the specific blueprint for this article.
It says “Write EXACTLY what this outline specifies.” So I must follow the outline, not the generic page type instructions. The outline is tailored for this specific keyword and research data.
Therefore, I will NOT number the H2 headings. I’ll use the exact headings from the outline.
Now, about the format for each H3:
- H3 1.1: prose, ~160 words
- H3 1.2: bullet-list, ~160 words
- H3 2.1: prose, ~160 words
- H3 2.2: table, ~160 words (with analysis paragraph after)
- H3 3.1: prose, ~160 words
- H3 3.2: bullet-list, ~160 words
I need to ensure the bullet-list sections use
- with
- items, and the table section uses
.
For the table in H3 2.2, I need to create a data table comparing:
- Number of mineral springs
- Entry cost
- Heritage status
- Connectivity to Dales Way
From facts:
- Features 36 unique mineral springs
- Open daily with free entry
- English Heritage Grade II listed
- Connects directly to the Dales Way long-distance footpath
So the table could be:
Feature Valley Gardens Mineral Springs 36 unique springs Entry Cost Free (daily) Heritage Status English Heritage Grade II listed Dales Way Connection Direct access Then follow with analysis paragraph.
For bullet-list sections, I need to list items with labels? The instructions say: “FORMAT: bullet-list → Use
- with labels for each data point, then 1 analysis paragraph”. So for H3 1.2 and H3 3.2, I should have a bullet list where each bullet has a bold label, then an analysis paragraph.
- 18th Century: Sulphur water springs discovered on the site (according to RHS, 2019).
- 1844: Hotel and bath house constructed, charging two shillings and sixpence for baths (RHS, 2019).
- 2013: The Harrogate Arms hotel closed (RHS, 2019).
- Cherry Blossom Avenues: Particularly near Prince of Wales roundabout and York Place, creating stunning spring displays (source).
- Spring Daffodils and Crocuses: Vast displays in early spring brighten the park (source).
- Historical Wells: The Stray contains historical wells including the Tewit Well covered by a neo-classical dome (source).
- When mentioning RHS Garden Harlow Carr, I could link to the spa breaks article because RHS has spa heritage.
- When talking about Valley Gardens and free entry, link to the family activities article.
- When discussing The Stray’s events, link to the Great Yorkshire Show article.
- When mentioning walking connections, link to the Yorkshire Dales day trips article.
- When talking about Harrogate’s town center, link to the shopping and dining article.
- When mentioning spa waters, link to the Turkish Baths article.
- When talking about Harrogate tourism in general, link to the main Harrogate tourism page (the mandatory one).
- Explain 2001 merger with Northern Horticultural Society
- History as trial ground since 1946
- Significance as one of five RHS gardens
- Need ~160 words, prose format
- Format: bullet-list with timeline, then analysis
- Facts: sulphur water discovered in 18th century; hotel and bath house built 1844; became Harrogate Arms; closed 2013
- Analyze how spa history shaped garden development
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Example for H3 1.2:
Analysis paragraph…
But the instruction says “List the timeline: 18th century sulphur water discovery, 1844 hotel and bath house construction, later Harrogate Arms, closure in 2013. Analyze how this spa history shaped the garden’s development.” So I should list these timeline points, then analyze.
For H3 3.2: “List the seasonal highlights: cherry blossom avenues near Prince of Wales roundabout and York Place, vast displays of daffodils and crocuses in early spring. Mention historical wells.” So I need a bullet list of seasonal highlights, then maybe a sentence about wells.
But the format says “bullet-list” and then analysis paragraph. So I’ll do:
Analysis paragraph about seasonal beauty and historical significance.
But the instruction says “Mention historical wells” as part of the list, so I’ll include it as a bullet.
Now, for prose sections, I just write normal paragraphs.
I need to include the mandatory backlink to https://sarahmooreracing.com/harrogate-tourism/ with anchor text “Harrogate tourism” or variation. I’ll place it naturally in one of the sections, probably in the closing or in a relevant context. Since the article is about Harrogate gardens and parks, and the target page is “Harrogate tourism”, I can link when talking about tourism in general.
I also need to include 7 other internal links. I’ll spread them across sections. For example:
I need to be careful not to over-link. Maximum 1 link per paragraph.
Now, let’s draft the article.
First, SAPO paragraph (80 words). Must answer search intent immediately and include target keyword. Something like:
“Harrogate’s gardens and parks consist of three main green spaces: RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Valley Gardens, and The Stray. These areas form a ‘green oasis’ that defines the town’s spa heritage. Visitors can explore historic gardens with mineral springs, protected parkland, and horticultural displays.
Each space offers unique experiences from free daily access to seasonal blooms. This guide covers what makes each location special for 2026 visitors.”
That’s about 60 words. I’ll expand to 80.
Key Takeaway box: exactly as specified in outline.
Now, H2 1: RHS Garden Harlow Carr: Sulphur Springs and Spa Heritage
H3 1.1: Royal Horticultural Society Merger: Northern Hub Since 2001
I’ll write:
“The RHS Garden Harlow Carr became part of the Royal Horticultural Society network in 2001 through a merger with the Northern Horticultural Society (according to the Royal Horticultural Society, 2019). This acquisition made Harlow Carr the RHS’s northernmost garden, serving as a vital hub for horticultural research and public engagement in northern England. Prior to the merger, the Northern Horticultural Society had operated the site as its trial ground and display garden since 1946, focusing on plant suitability for northern climates (RHS, 2019).As one of only five public gardens run by the RHS, Harlow Carr plays a crucial role in the society’s mission to promote horticulture across the UK. The garden’s location on Harrogate’s western edge places it within easy reach of the town’s spa heritage, connecting visitors to the area’s natural springs and historic spa culture.”
That’s about 120 words. Need to add more. I can elaborate on the trial ground purpose, the significance of being one of five RHS gardens, and maybe mention the learning centre from the facts.
From facts: “A new learning centre was built in 2010 containing classrooms for school visits and adult learning courses, and the library.” That’s relevant to its educational role. I’ll add that.
That’s ~160 words.
H3 1.2: Sulphur Springs and the Harrogate Arms: From 18th Century Spa to 2013 Closure
I’ll create bullet list:
