listicle-generator

1# Listicle Generator
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3Write "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.
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5## When to Use
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7- User wants to cover an entire product category with multiple affiliate links
8- User says "best", "top", "roundup", "list of", or mentions a number with a category
9- User wants to capture high-volume generic keywords ("best email marketing tools") vs. specific product searches
10- User has multiple affiliate programs in the same category and wants one article to cover them all
11- User wants an article format that benefits from regular updates (add/remove products as market evolves)
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13## Workflow
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15### Step 1: Determine List Parameters
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17Parse the user's request for:
18- **Category**: what type of product (e.g., "email marketing tools", "AI video generators")
19- **List size (N)**: explicitly stated number, or auto-select based on category depth
20  - Niche/specialized categories: 5-7 products
21  - Broad/competitive categories: 7-10 products
22  - Very broad (e.g., "project management tools"): 10-12 products
23- **Target audience**: inferred from category + any context clues (beginners, enterprises, specific industries)
24- **Year**: always use current year in the title for freshness signal
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