Features
AI Article Generation
Last updated March 13, 2026
Rankspiral generates long-form, SEO-optimized articles that are structured to rank on both traditional search engines and AI-powered search like ChatGPT and Perplexity.
The Generation Pipeline
Every article goes through a multi-stage pipeline:
1. Research
Before writing a single word, Rankspiral researches the topic:
- Analyzes search intent (informational, commercial, comparison, listicle)
- Finds semantic keywords and related terms
- Gathers "People Also Ask" questions
- Identifies what's currently ranking for the keyword
2. Outline
Based on the research, an outline is generated with:
- SEO-optimized title
- Structured sections with subheadings
- Key points for each section
- Estimated word counts per section
- Content format tailored to search intent
If Outline Review is enabled on your project, you can edit the outline before the article is written. This is useful if you want to guide the structure.
3. Writing
The article is written section-by-section, not all at once. This produces better quality because each section gets full context and attention. The writing includes:
- Natural, human-like prose in your configured tone
- External links to authoritative sources
- Proper heading hierarchy (H2, H3, H4)
- Lists, tables, and formatting where appropriate
4. Images
Rankspiral generates a featured image and up to 2 section images. You can choose from several image styles: flat minimal, photorealistic, illustrated, dark cinematic, or watercolor.
5. Post-Processing
After writing, Rankspiral automatically:
- Generates meta title and description
- Runs Retrolink to find internal linking opportunities across your existing content
Article Statuses
Each article moves through these statuses:
- Draft — Created but not yet generated
- Outline — Outline generated, waiting for review (if enabled)
- Writing — Article is being written
- Review — Article is complete and ready for your review
- Published — Sent to your CMS
Editing
Every article can be edited in the built-in rich text editor. You can change headings, add links, insert images, and rewrite sections. The editor auto-saves as you type and includes AI-powered inline editing tools for quick improvements.