AI outline

SEO article outline generator

Enter a keyword: AI generates a complete outline (H1, intro, 6-8 H2 with H3 sub-sections, and a final FAQ) optimized for SEO, ready to write or paste into Skoatch to generate the full article.

The main keyword you want to rank for.

Free, 10 generations per hour.

Your SEO article outline

Why start with an outline?

A high-performing SEO article isn't a stream of paragraphs written off the cuff. It's an architecture designed to answer all sub-questions Google associates with your query. Skipping this step leaves semantic gaps competitors will fill.

A good outline is also insurance against procrastination: with a validated outline, writing 1500 words takes 1 hour. Without, you stare at the blank page for 3 hours and drift off-topic. Our AI generates this outline in 30 seconds — saving you hours per article.

Anatomy of an SEO article outline

A high-performing SEO outline follows a proven structure:

  • H1 — Main title containing the exact keyword, max 60 characters, compelling.
  • Introduction — 100-150 words posing the problem, stating the reading benefit and main keyword.
  • H2 — Main sections (6-10), each covering a distinct angle (definition, comparison, steps, examples).
  • H3 — Sub-sections (2-4 per H2) detailing and covering long-tail queries.
  • FAQ — Final FAQ section with 4-5 Q&As targeting Google "People Also Ask".

Tips to optimize your outline

  1. Verify your H1 contains the exact keyword at the start.
  2. Each H2 should be able to stand alone as a search query.
  3. If AI proposes 6 H2 and 2 are redundant, remove them — quality over quantity.
  4. Reorder sections to follow the reader's progressive intent (general to specific).
  5. Always include a final "FAQ" H2 to target Google rich snippets.

Frequently asked questions

The outline is a skeleton. You still need to write paragraphs under each section. To get the full article generated automatically (1500+ words with internal linking and images), use Skoatch directly.

Of course. The outline is a starting point. Reorder, remove or add sections per your editorial angle. You can also regenerate multiple times to compare approaches.

800 words for simple topics (definition, short tutorial). 1500 words for standard topics (most SEO articles). 3000 words for complete guides and cluster pillars.

No, it's a topic-based generator. To analyze competitors, use the H1-H6 heading extractor on their pages, then feed their structure to this tool to generate a superior outline.

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