Content Generation

Master AI-powered content generation with briefs, tone control, multi-language support, and auto-publishing workflows

Forest SEO's AI content engine transforms your keywords into complete, SEO-optimized articles. Learn how to generate high-quality content at scale with transparent token-based pricing.

🎯 What is Content Generation?

Content Generation is the AI-powered process that creates complete, publication-ready articles from your instructions. Each article includes:

✅ SEO-optimized title and structure
✅ 1,000-2,000 word content body
✅ Meta title and description
✅ Featured image (optional)
✅ Proper heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3)
✅ Internal links to related content
✅ Reading time and word count

✨ Generation Methods

Method	Best For	Processing Time	Use Case
⚡ Quick Generate	Immediate needs	2-5 minutes	Single articles, custom topics
📅 Scheduled	Consistent publishing	Automated	Content calendars, bulk scaling
🎯 From Keyword	SEO campaigns	2-5 minutes	Targeted keyword content

📝 Writing Effective Briefs

The brief is your instruction to the AI. Quality briefs produce better content.

Brief Structure

Brief Examples

❌ Poor Brief:

Write about email marketing

✅ Good Brief:

Write a comprehensive guide about email marketing for SaaS companies.
Target audience: B2B SaaS founders and marketing managers.
Cover: email automation, personalization strategies, deliverability best practices,
A/B testing, and key metrics to track. Include examples from successful SaaS companies.

✅ Excellent Brief:

Create a practical guide titled "Email Marketing Automation for B2B SaaS" 
targeting SaaS founders who want to scale lead nurturing without hiring more staff.

Key sections to cover:
1. Why email automation matters for SaaS (time saved, better conversion)
2. 5 essential automation workflows (welcome, trial, onboarding, engagement, win-back)
3. How to personalize at scale (dynamic content, segmentation)
4. Deliverability best practices (authentication, list hygiene, sending patterns)
5. Metrics that matter (open rates, click rates, conversion, revenue attribution)
6. Tools comparison (focusing on SaaS-friendly options)

Include real examples from companies like Slack, Notion, or Ahrefs.
Tone: Professional but accessible. Avoid jargon where possible.

Brief Best Practices

Element	Recommendation	Impact
Length	50-500 words	Detailed guidance → better results
Structure	Use bullet points or numbered lists	Clearer instructions
Specificity	Include exact requirements	Reduces revision time
Examples	Mention real companies/products	More concrete content
Audience	Define who reads this	Better tone matching

💡 Pro Tip

Start with a good brief template and refine it based on output quality. Save your best briefs for reuse.

⚙️ Generation Settings

1. Tone

Control the writing style:

Tone	Best For	Example Industries
🤖 Auto	AI decides based on topic	All (recommended default)
💼 Professional	Business content	B2B SaaS, Finance, Legal
👋 Casual	Conversational content	Consumer apps, Lifestyle
📚 Authoritative	Expert content	Healthcare, Education, Research
😊 Friendly	Approachable content	E-commerce, Social, Community
🤓 Technical	Developer content	API docs, Tutorials, DevTools
😄 Humorous	Entertainment content	Games, Media, Creative
❤️ Empathetic	Supportive content	Mental health, Support, Coaching

2. Language

Generate content in 50+ languages:

Popular Languages:

🇺🇸 English (US)
🇪🇸 Spanish
🇫🇷 French
🇩🇪 German
🇮🇹 Italian
🇵🇹 Portuguese
🇳🇱 Dutch
🇵🇱 Polish
🇨🇳 Chinese
🇯🇵 Japanese
And 40+ more...

💡 Multi-Market Strategy

Generate the same article in multiple languages to reach international audiences. Use the Region setting to localize for specific markets.

3. Region

Localize content for specific markets:

Region	Localization	Example Differences
🇺🇸 United States	US spelling, units, culture	"Color", miles, $
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	UK spelling, units, culture	"Colour", kilometres, £
🇨🇦 Canada	Canadian spelling, bilingual	"Colour", km, $CAD
🇦🇺 Australia	Australian English	"Colour", km, $AUD
🇪🇺 Europe	European conventions	Metric, €, GDPR focus

Auto Mode: AI determines the best region based on:

Language selected
Topic context
Target audience
Industry standards

4. Length

Control article word count:

Length	Word Count	Best For	SEO Impact
Short	500-800	News, updates, quick tips	Low-medium
Medium	1,000-1,500	Standard blog posts	Medium
Long	2,000-3,000	Comprehensive guides	High
Very Long	4,000-10,000	Ultimate guides, resources	Very high
Auto	AI decides	Let AI optimize	Optimal

⚠️ Note

Longer content typically ranks better for competitive keywords but requires more review time. Use Auto mode for balanced results.

5. Images

Include AI-selected featured images:

Setting	Images Included	Use Case
⭕ None	0 images	Text-focused, APIs, Technical
1️⃣ Single	Featured image only	Standard blogs
3️⃣ Multiple	2-5 in-content images	Visual content, Tutorials
🤖 Auto	AI decides quantity	Recommended

🔄 Generation Process

How It Works

Timeline:

Stage	Duration	What Happens
1. Submission	Instant	Brief validated, job created
2. Queueing	0-30 seconds	Job enters processing queue
3. Generation	2-5 minutes	AI creates complete article
4. Review	Your timeline	Content appears in dashboard
5. Publishing	Instant	Manual or auto-publish to CMS

Job Tracking

Monitor generation progress in real-time:

Job Statuses:

Status	Icon	Description	Action
Pending	⏳	Waiting to start	Wait
Queued	📋	In generation queue	Track progress
Processing	⚙️	AI generating content	Monitor job
Completed	✅	Content ready	Review article
Failed	❌	Generation error	Check error & retry

💡 Tip

You can navigate away while content generates. View progress in Jobs section at any time.

🎯 Generation Strategies

By Content Type

Content Type	Length	Tone	Images	Review Level
Blog Posts	1,000-1,500 words	Casual/Friendly	1-2	Standard
Guides	2,000-3,000 words	Professional	3-5	Thorough
Product Pages	500-1,000 words	Friendly	Required	High
News/Updates	500-800 words	Professional	0-1	Light
Technical Docs	1,500-2,500 words	Technical	As needed	High
Case Studies	1,500-2,000 words	Authoritative	2-3	Thorough

By Business Stage

Stage	Volume	Quality Focus	Auto-Publish	Strategy
Launch	5-10/week	High	No	Build foundation, manual review
Growth	20-30/week	Medium-High	Partial	Scale with spot-checks
Scale	50-100/week	Medium	Yes	Automate, audit sampling
Established	100+/week	Consistent	Yes	Full automation, metrics-driven

✅ Best Practices

Quality Optimization

Practice	Recommendation	Impact
📝 Brief Quality	Invest 5-10 minutes writing	Saves 15+ min editing
🎯 Tone Consistency	Match your brand voice	Better engagement
🌍 Localization	Set region for target market	Higher relevance
👁️ Always Review	Check facts and add personality	Quality assurance
🔄 Iterate	Refine based on performance	Continuous improvement
💾 Save Templates	Reuse successful briefs	Efficiency

Cost Optimization

Token-Based Pricing:

Cost per Article:

Length	Images	Typical Cost	Use Case
Short (500-800)	0	$5-7	News, updates
Medium (1,000-1,500)	1-2	$8-10	Standard blogs
Long (2,000-3,000)	2-3	$3-$5	Guides, tutorials
Very Long (4,000+)	3-5	$15-20	Ultimate guides

Optimization Tips:

Use Auto Settings — Let AI optimize token usage
Batch Generate — More efficient than one-by-one
Reuse Templates — Save token costs on structure
Right-Size Content — Don't over-generate length
Track Usage — Monitor costs in Usage section

🚨 Common Mistakes

Avoid these generation pitfalls:

Mistake	Problem	Solution
Vague Briefs	Generic, low-quality content	Write detailed 100+ word briefs
Wrong Tone	Mismatched brand voice	Test tone options, find your fit
No Review	Publish mistakes	Always review before publishing
Ignored Settings	Suboptimal results	Configure tone, length, region
No Localization	Wrong market fit	Set region for target audience
Over-Length	Wasted tokens	Use appropriate length for topic
Auto-Publish Untested	Quality issues	Test with drafts first

💡 Advanced Techniques

Brief Templates

Create reusable brief templates for consistency:

SaaS Feature Blog Template:

Write a practical guide about [FEATURE] for [PRODUCT] targeting [AUDIENCE].

Cover:
1. What is [FEATURE] and why it matters
2. How to use [FEATURE] (step-by-step)
3. Best practices and tips
4. Common mistakes to avoid
5. Real examples from customers

Tone: Professional but accessible
Include: Screenshots, examples, actionable tips

Comparison Article Template:

Create a comparison guide: [PRODUCT A] vs [PRODUCT B] for [AUDIENCE].

Compare:
- Features and capabilities
- Pricing and value
- Pros and cons of each
- Which is better for different use cases
- User reviews and ratings

Tone: Balanced and objective
No bias toward either product
Include real data and sources