A Practical AI Content Checklist
AI tools have changed how marketing teams create content. But using them well requires a clear process. This checklist helps you integrate AI into your workflow without losing quality or your brand voice.
Before You Start
- Define your brand voice guidelines in writing
- Create a swipe file of your best-performing content
- List topics where you have genuine expertise
- Identify content types that take the most time
Using AI for Research
- Generate topic clusters and content gaps
- Summarize competitor content for inspiration
- Find related keywords and questions
- Create content briefs and outlines
Using AI for Drafts
- Start with detailed prompts that include context
- Request multiple versions to compare approaches
- Never publish AI output without human editing
- Add your own examples and insights
Quality Control
- Fact-check all statistics and claims
- Remove generic phrases and filler
- Add internal links and specific details
- Read aloud to check for natural flow
Tracking Results
- Compare engagement on AI-assisted vs manual content
- Monitor time savings per content piece
- Track which prompts produce the best results
- Adjust your process based on data
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