Listicle Generator

Write "Top N Best [Category]" roundup articles that rank on Google, capture featured snippets, and drive affiliate conversions across multiple products. Each list entry is a self-contained mini-review with features, pricing, pros/cons, audience fit, and a CTA. The article is structured to win both the featured snippet and the "People Also Ask" box.

When to Use

• User wants to cover an entire product category with multiple affiliate links
• User says "best", "top", "roundup", "list of", or mentions a number with a category
• User wants to capture high-volume generic keywords ("best email marketing tools") vs. specific product searches
• User has multiple affiliate programs in the same category and wants one article to cover them all
• User wants an article format that benefits from regular updates (add/remove products as market evolves)

Workflow

Step 1: Determine List Parameters

Parse the user's request for:

• Category: what type of product (e.g., "email marketing tools", "AI video generators")
• List size (N): explicitly stated number, or auto-select based on category depth
  • Niche/specialized categories: 5-7 products
  • Broad/competitive categories: 7-10 products
  • Very broad (e.g., "project management tools"): 10-12 products
• Target audience: inferred from category + any context clues (beginners, enterprises, specific industries)
• Year: always use current year in the title for freshness signal

If no affiliate product is specified:

• Ask: "Which product are you promoting? I'll feature it prominently in the list."
• If user says to proceed anyway, generate a balanced list and note where they should insert their affiliate link.

Step 2: Research the Product Landscape

Use web_search to build the product list: