AI Content Writing Checklist

AI Content Writing Checklist

October 2, 2025
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AI Content Writing Checklist for SEO

AI Content Writing Checklist for SEO

Follow these 5 essential principles to create AI-assisted content that ranks and resonates

It's Okay to Use AI for Content

Google has been crystal clear: it's not about how you create content, but whether you're answering user search intent. The focus is on quality, helpfulness, and relevance (not the tools you use). AI can be a powerful ally in your content creation, as long as you follow these proven principles.

Learn more about Google's stance on AI content →

1. Inject Your Experience

AI can generate information, but it can't live your life. This is where you gain an unbeatable advantage. Your personal experience, client stories, real-world lessons, and unique insights add the "Experience" in E-E-A-T that AI simply cannot replicate.

With Personal Experience

"When I helped a SaaS client restructure their pricing page in 2023, we saw a 34% increase in conversions within 60 days. The key wasn't adding more features, it was simplifying the decision-making process by reducing options from five tiers to three."

Generic AI Content

"Pricing pages are an important part of any website. To optimize your pricing page, consider simplifying your options and making it easier for customers to make decisions. This can lead to increased conversions."

Share specific client examples, case studies, lessons learned, and why you understand this topic better than anyone else. Real stories build trust and authority.

2. Be Precise, Cut the Fluff

Don't chase arbitrary word counts. More words don't equal better content (depth beats length every time). Structure your content to answer questions precisely, especially in your H2s and H3s.

Good Structure

H2: How Long Does It Take to Rank on Google?
Most new websites take 3-6 months to rank for competitive keywords, though low-competition terms can rank within weeks. Factors include domain authority, content quality, and backlink profile.

Poor Structure

H2: Google Ranking Timeline
When you're thinking about SEO, there are many factors to consider. First, we need to understand search engines. Google is the most popular search engine in the world and has a complex algorithm...

Frame your H2/H3 as the exact question, then answer it immediately beneath. This structure maximizes your chances of being cited in AI Overviews, ChatGPT Search, and Perplexity.

3. Write at an 8th-Grade Reading Level

This isn't about dumbing down your content (it's about accessibility). The majority of online readers prefer clear, straightforward language. Avoid unnecessary jargon and complex phrasing that creates barriers.

8th-Grade Level

"Email marketing helps you build relationships with customers by sending them valuable content directly to their inbox."

Over-Complicated

"Email marketing facilitates the cultivation of symbiotic customer relationships through the strategic dissemination of value-added digital correspondence to individual electronic mailboxes."

Use tools like Hemingway Editor to check readability. Replace complex words with simple alternatives whenever possible without losing meaning.

4. Back Up Statements with Data

Numbers and statistics aren't optional (they're essential for credibility). Every claim needs supporting data, and every stat needs a link to the high-quality source where you found it. This builds trust with both Google and your readers.

With Data & Source

"According to a 2024 HubSpot study, companies that blog consistently generate 67% more leads per month than those that don't."

Without Data or Source

"Blogging is one of the most effective ways to generate leads for your business. Many successful companies use blogging as their primary marketing strategy."

This is especially critical for YMYL (Your Money, Your Life) content. Always cite recent, authoritative sources. Link directly to research papers, industry reports, and trusted publications.

5. Add Supporting Visuals

Remember, you're writing for humans, not just search engines. Break up text walls with images, screenshots, diagrams, charts, and illustrations. Visuals should add value and enhance your points (not just serve as decoration).

Use custom screenshots to show step-by-step processes, create original diagrams to explain complex concepts, and include relevant charts to visualize data. Tools like Napkin AI can instantly transform your text into professional flowcharts, diagrams, and infographics (perfect for adding visual depth to your content without design skills).
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Nico Gorrono
SEO and AI Automation Expert

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