Creating a blog post outline is a fundamental step in crafting engaging content. Rank Math’s Content AI simplifies this process, offering a streamlined approach to structuring your articles effectively. Let’s dive into how you can leverage this tool to construct a solid foundation for your posts.
Prerequisites
Please make sure you have the following installed and activated:
1. Accessing the Blog Post Outline Tool
Navigate to your WordPress content area and type “//” followed by “out” to prompt the Blog Post Outline tool. Alternatively, access the Content AI tab and select the third tab (AI Tools) to find all AI tools.
2. Start with your Topic
Enter a concise topic description in the provided field. Keep it under 200 characters.
For instance: “This article is about teaching people how to make a vertical garden with an automatic watering system so plants don’t die easily”
3. Defining Main Points and Ideas
List your subtopics, separated by commas, within the main points and ideas field.
Here’s an example: “How to build a vertical garden frame, how to install the automatic watering system, how to plant your vertical garden”
4. Tailoring Content to Your Audience
Select the appropriate audience for your content. If your niche is gardening, you might choose ‘Gardeners’ or ‘Environmentalists’. You can also add custom tags like ‘Small Homeowners’.
5. Incorporating SEO with Focus Keywords
Insert keywords you aim to rank for, separated by commas. Use Content AI’s analysis tool for smart suggestions if needed.
6. Setting the Tone
Choose a tone that aligns with your content’s intent, whether it be formal, informal, or friendly.
7. Selecting the Style
Pick a style that matches your topic’s nature. For instructional content, ‘Tutorial’ or ‘Guide’ would be fitting.
8. Choosing the Output Language
Select the language for your outline from the available options.
9. Deciding on the Number of Outputs
Specify how many outlines you’d like Content AI to generate, with a maximum of three at a time.
10. Generating and Refining Your Outline
Click ‘Generate’ to produce your outline. To find content gaps, use RankBot’s ‘Identify Topical Gaps’ prompt, then combine the suggestions with your original outline for a comprehensive structure.
11. Retrieving Past Outlines
Click on the history button to view previously generated outlines. For a broader history, navigate to the Content AI module on your WordPress dashboard.
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Blog Post Outline with Rank Math – Conclusion
Rank Math’s Content AI is a robust tool designed to streamline the content creation process. By following the steps outlined above, you can create a structured and SEO-friendly blog post outline that resonates with your audience and ranks well on search engines.
