Write Listicle Articles at Scale
Produce SEO-optimized listicle articles consistently, from keyword to published post in under 90 minutes each.
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1–1.5 hrs per article
Expected Result
A fully written, SEO-optimized listicle article ready for publishing, with title, intro, ranked list items, and conclusion.
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Research the Keyword
Use Ahrefs or Surfer SEO to find a listicle-friendly keyword with clear search intent and manageable competition.
Analyze the Top Results
Run the keyword through Frase to see what the top-ranking articles include, their list length, structure, and secondary keywords to cover.
Generate the List Items
Prompt ChatGPT with the keyword and research notes to generate 10–15 list items, each with a title and 2–3 supporting sentences.
Write Intro and Conclusion
Use Claude to write a strong intro that hooks the reader with the problem this list solves, and a conclusion with a clear next step.
Optimize and Publish
Paste the full article into Surfer SEO's editor and adjust coverage of secondary keywords until the content score is above 70, then publish.
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