My 15-Point AI SEO Blog Checklist π
(I've ranked 100s of AI SEO blogs)

1. CUT Generic Intros
Bad:
β "In today's digital age..."
β "Are you struggling with..."
Good:
β Problem: State a specific challenge
β Agitate: Highlight consequences
β Solution: Preview your answer
Bad:
β "In today's digital age..."
β "Are you struggling with..."
Good:
β Problem: State a specific challenge
β Agitate: Highlight consequences
β Solution: Preview your answer
2. Add Real-Life Examples
Bad:
β Theoretical guides
Good:
β Actual case studies
β Specific numbers
β Real customer stories
Bad:
β Theoretical guides
Good:
β Actual case studies
β Specific numbers
β Real customer stories
3. Insert YOUR Screenshots
Bad:
β Stock images
Good:
β Your process
β Actual results
β Before/after comparisons
Bad:
β Stock images
Good:
β Your process
β Actual results
β Before/after comparisons
4. Include YOUR Data
Bad:
β Made-up statistics
Good:
β Your actual metrics
β Current industry data
β Real conversion rates
Bad:
β Made-up statistics
Good:
β Your actual metrics
β Current industry data
β Real conversion rates
5. Add Personal Stories
Bad:
β Robotic tone
Good:
β Your failures
β Lessons learned
β Personal experiences
Bad:
β Robotic tone
Good:
β Your failures
β Lessons learned
β Personal experiences
6. Fix Transition Phrases
Bad:
β "Without further ado..."
β "As mentioned earlier..."
Good:
β Natural flow between sections
Bad:
β "Without further ado..."
β "As mentioned earlier..."
Good:
β Natural flow between sections
7. Remove Fluff Words
Bad:
β "It's important to note that..."
β "In order to..."
Good:
β Direct statements
β Concise language
Bad:
β "It's important to note that..."
β "In order to..."
Good:
β Direct statements
β Concise language
8. Add Current Stats
Bad:
β Outdated information
Good:
β This year's statistics
β Fresh research
β Latest features
Bad:
β Outdated information
Good:
β This year's statistics
β Fresh research
β Latest features
9. Update Prices & Features
Bad:
β Hallucinated pricing
Good:
β Current pricing tiers
β Actual features
Bad:
β Hallucinated pricing
Good:
β Current pricing tiers
β Actual features
10. Include Step-by-Step Processes
Bad:
β Vague advice
Good:
β Numbered steps
β Exact settings
β Time estimates
Bad:
β Vague advice
Good:
β Numbered steps
β Exact settings
β Time estimates
11. Add Controversial Takes
Bad:
β Playing it safe
Good:
β Contrarian viewpoints
β Bold predictions
β Honest tool comparisons
Bad:
β Playing it safe
Good:
β Contrarian viewpoints
β Bold predictions
β Honest tool comparisons
12. Name Specific Tools
Bad:
β "Use a keyword research tool"
Good:
β "We use Semrush's Keyword Magic Tool"
Bad:
β "Use a keyword research tool"
Good:
β "We use Semrush's Keyword Magic Tool"
13. Show Actual Costs
Bad:
β Avoiding money talk
Good:
β Exact pricing
β ROI calculations
Bad:
β Avoiding money talk
Good:
β Exact pricing
β ROI calculations
14. Fact-Check Everything
Bad:
β Confident falsehoods
Good:
β Verified tool features
β Accurate statistics
Bad:
β Confident falsehoods
Good:
β Verified tool features
β Accurate statistics
15. Add Personality
Bad:
β Generic AI voice
Good:
β Industry slang
β Strong opinions
β Conversational tone
Bad:
β Generic AI voice
Good:
β Industry slang
β Strong opinions
β Conversational tone
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