Smart Writer - User Guide

• "I love the tool, but there are too many options"
• "I just want to write a good article without becoming an expert"
• "Which settings actually matter?"

• New Users: Get started immediately without learning 15 different settings first
• Agencies: Produce consistent articles quickly - same quality, less setup time
• Local Businesses: Create service pages without needing to understand technical options
• Anyone Who Just Wants to Write: Skip the configuration and focus on your content

Smart Writer is an additional option, not a replacement.

1. Dashboard Hero Section - The purple banner with "What would you like to write today?" lets you enter your topic and click "Start Writing"
2. Navigation Menu - Click the prominent "Smart Writer" button in the top menu

When you enter a topic from the Dashboard and click "Start Writing", it will pre-fill the Article Title field in Smart Writer.

At the top of the page, you'll see:

• Project Selector - Choose a project to auto-populate settings
• Credits Remaining - Your current credit balance
• Learn More Link - Access help documentation

• Region & Language
• Writing Style & Readability
• Point of View
• Business Name & Background (for Local Service articles)
• Negative Terms

This saves significant time when creating multiple articles for the same client or business!

• Competitors Alternatives - "X Alternatives" content
• Press Release - Official announcements
• News - Timely news articles
• Single Product Review - In-depth product analysis
• Side-by-Side VS Comparison - "X vs Y", direct product comparisons
• Glossary - Term definitions and explanations

1. Select "Blog Post" by clicking the card (highlighted with blue border when selected)
   
2. Enter Your Article Title
   
• Type your desired title, or
• Click "Get an Article Title" to get AI-generated SEO-optimized suggestions
3. Configure Region & Language
   
• Region: Select your target country for SERP analysis
• Output Language: Choose your content language (English works best)
4. Add Keywords (Optional)
   
• Enter related keywords, one per line
• Character limit: 2,500 characters
• Counter shows: "0/2500"
5. Click "Create Outline" button.

The Business Background field has a 15,000 character limit with a counter.

• A loading spinner
• Message: "Analyzing competitors and generating outlines..."
• Timer display showing elapsed time (typically 30-90 seconds)

The AI is:

1. Analyzing top-ranking competitors for your topic
2. Identifying content gaps and opportunities
3. Generating 3 optimized outline structure

Once generation completes, you'll see:

1. Progress Indicator - Shows Step 2 (Outline Review) is active
   
2. Outline Label with Help - Click the "?" icon for formatting tips
   
3. Outline Selection Radio Buttons
   
• #1, #2, #3 - Click to switch between generated options
• Each option has a different structure optimized for your topic
4. Outline Editor (Textarea)
   
• Large editable text area showing the selected outline
• Monospace font for clear structure visualization
• No text wrapping (scroll horizontally for long lines)
5. Regenerate Outline Button
   
• Click if none of the 3 options fit your needs
• Generates 3 fresh outlines
6. Word Count Estimate Box
   
• Shows: "📊 Estimated: ~3,135 words"
• Shows: "Lines used: 32/60"

1. Introduction

• Lines starting with numbers become H2 headings
• Lines starting with - become H3 sub-headings
• Maximum 60 lines recommended
• Always include Introduction and Conclusion

• ← Back - Return to Step 1 to modify configuration
• Next: Final Settings → - Proceed to Step 3

The heading shows: "Final Settings (Blog Post)" - confirming your selected article type.

Choose your image preference from 4 options:

The "Estimated Cost Box" provides a clear breakdown of the total cost in credits, starting with a Base cost of 2 credits, adding 0 extra credits for the AI Model and 1 extra credit for AI Images, resulting in a Total cost of 3 credits.

Click "Add to Writing Queue" (green button) to submit.

• Write Another - Start a new article
• View Queue - Go to History to monitor progress

These types require product validation:

1. Product List Section appears in Step 2
   Enter products in format:
   Product Name | https://product-url.com
   Another Product | Auto
   
2. Counter shows: "Added products: 3/15"
3. Click "Validate Products" before proceeding
4. Fixed AI Model: Full GPT 4-o (cannot change)
5. Base Cost: 4 credits

Simplified workflow:

• No outline generation (textarea disabled with message)
• No Outline Settings section
• No word count estimate
• Fixed AI Model: Claude 4 Sonnet
• Images: Only "None" and "Up to 2 (Free)" options
• Base Cost: 1 credit
• Next button: Always enabled (no outline validation)

1. Set Up Projects First: Go to Settings → Projects and configure your business info, preferred region, language, and writing style. When you select this project in Smart Writer, all settings auto-populate instantly.
2. Research Your Topic: Have a clear angle before starting
3. Know Your Audience: Consider who will read your content

During Configuration

1. Be Specific with Titles:
   
• ✅ "How to Choose the Right Coffee Machine for Your Kitchen"
• ❌ "Coffee Machines"
2. Use Keywords Strategically: Add terms you want the AI to incorporate
   
3. Match Article Type to Goal: Each type has optimized defaults
   
   

1. Review All 3 Options: Often #2 or #3 has better structure
2. Edit Sparingly: AI structure is based on competitor analysis
3. Add Unique Angles: Insert headings competitors missed

Final Settings

1. Trust the Defaults: Based on thousands of successful articles
2. Use Reference Images: For brand consistency
3. Verify Credits: Check balance before submitting

A: Usually 30-90 seconds. The timer shows elapsed time during loading.

A: Yes! All articles are fully editable in the History section.

A: Use Advanced Mode (Write menu → Advanced Mode) for 50+ customization options.

A: These articles require additional product research and comparison structure.

A: English variants work best. Other languages are in beta.

A: Same writing engine, different approach. Smart Writer pre-configures settings based on what works best,  you make 2-3 decisions. Advanced Mode shows you everything and lets you customize 30+ parameters. Choose based on how much control you want.

A: Click "Get an Article Title" - it analyzes SERP data for SEO-optimized suggestions.

A: Yes! Region, language, and preferences persist across sessions.