How to Use the Article Generator
Complete walkthrough of every input field — content types, word count targets, title selection, and output quality tips.
The article generator is the core of WriteCited. Understanding every input produces significantly better output.
Content types
| Type | Best for | Target word count |
|---|---|---|
| How-To Guide | Step-by-step instructional. 'How to set up X', 'How to improve Y' | 1,200 – 1,800 |
| Ranked List | Best X tools, top Y options, X alternatives | 1,500 – 2,500 |
| What Is Guide | Definition content. 'What is X'. Opens with direct definition — highest cited pattern. | 1,000 – 1,500 |
| Comparison | X vs Y. Side-by-side analysis with comparison tables. | 1,500 – 2,000 |
| Alternatives Guide | Best alternatives to X. Competitor displacement content. | 2,000 – 3,000 |
| Complete Guide | Pillar content. Broad keywords. Highest internal linking opportunity. | 2,500 – 4,000 |
Input fields
- •Target keyword — Enter the exact phrase you want to rank for. 'AEO for SaaS' produces better output than 'AEO'. The keyword drives the title, opening definition, and FAQ structure.
- •Target audience — Describe who is reading this. 'SaaS founders with no technical SEO background' produces a different article than 'SEO professionals'. Affects vocabulary, examples, and assumed knowledge.
- •Additional context — Instructions your knowledge base does not cover. Examples: 'Include a pricing section', 'Avoid mentioning competitor X'. This field takes priority over the knowledge base.
Title selection
After clicking Generate, WriteCited shows 3 title options before writing the full article:
- •Best for AI citation — question-format title, highest citation probability
- •Best for SEO — keyword-forward title, strongest traditional ranking signal
- •Best for conversion — benefit-led title, highest click-through potential
Output quality tips
- •Fill your knowledge base completely before generating
- •Use specific keywords — 'AEO for SaaS' not 'AEO'
- •Set word count to at least 1,200 — articles below 1,000 words rarely score above 75
- •Use additional context to inject specific statistics or facts