A post written without a plan tends to repeat itself and skip the part readers came for. Blog Outline is a blog outline generator that turns a title and a few notes into a structure you can write from or hand to a writer.
Enter the title and, if you want, the points to cover. You get a final H1 under 65 characters, five to eight H2 sections in reading order, H3 subsections where needed, and two to four key-point bullets under each heading. Every figure or source still to be found is marked [to research], so nothing invented slips into the draft. The outline adds an introduction, a conclusion and, when the topic raises common questions, a three-question FAQ entry, then closes with a main keyword and three to five related search phrases.
It is the middle step of the Blog and articles chain, and the result pastes straight into Blog Article.
What you get
- A final title (H1) under 65 characters
- Five to eight H2 sections in reading order, with H3 subsections where needed
- Two to four key-point bullets under each heading
- [to research] marks on every figure or source still to be found
- Introduction, conclusion and, when useful, a three-question FAQ entry
- A main keyword and three to five related search phrases
What you fill in
- Post title or topic required
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e.g. How to choose a heat pump for an older house
- Points you want to cover optional
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List the points that must be in the post, or write none to let the AI decide the structure.
How to use it, step by step
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Enter the title or topic
A working title is enough, for example "How to choose a heat pump for an older house".
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List the points to cover, or write none
Every point you list, such as costs or noise, appears in the outline. Write none to let the tool decide the structure.
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Set the language and generate
Headings, bullets and [to research] marks are all written in the output language you choose.
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Edit, then write the article
Move or delete sections, add what you know, then paste the outline into Blog Article.
Example, input and output
Input
- Post title or topic
- How to choose a heat pump for an older house
- Points you want to cover
- Costs, incentives, insulation first, noise, choosing an installer
Output
## Introduction
- Why older houses need a different approach
- What the reader will be able to decide by the end
## Start with insulation
- Heat loss in older walls and windows
- Which upgrades to consider before sizing the system
## How much a heat pump costs
### Equipment and installation
- Main cost items [to research]
### Running costs
- What affects the energy bill
## Incentives you may be able to use
- Current schemes and conditions [to research]
## Noise and where to place the outdoor unit
- Distance from bedrooms and neighbors
## Choosing an installer
- Questions to ask during the visit
## Conclusion
- Checklist of next steps
## Keywords
Main: heat pump older house
Related: heat pump cost, heat pump noise, heat pump insulation
Illustrative example written by the editorial team.
Tips for better results
- List points as short nouns ("noise", "costs"). The tool turns them into headings.
- Put your main keyword in the title so the H1 and the keyword suggestions stay aligned.
- Fill the [to research] marks before drafting.
Who uses it, and for what
Editor briefing freelance writers
Send each writer an outline with key points and research marks, so drafts arrive with the agreed structure.
Business owner writing their own blog
Turn the questions customers ask into a plan before writing, so the post answers them in a sensible order.
SEO specialist planning a cluster
Outline several related posts and use the keyword lines to spot overlaps before anyone starts writing.
Two-step drafting with AI
Generate the outline, correct it by hand, then pass it to Blog Article.
Limits and good practice
- The outline is a plan, not the article. Use Blog Article or a writer for the text.
- It does not look up sources or data, which is why figures are marked [to research].
- Keyword suggestions are phrasing ideas, not measured search volumes.
- Outlines use credits from the same plan balance as every other tool, detailed on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I outline a blog post?
Decide the title, list the questions the reader needs answered, group them into five to eight main sections in reading order, and note the key points for each. Add an introduction, a conclusion and a short FAQ if readers often ask related questions. This tool produces exactly that structure from a title and an optional list of points.
Do I have to fill in the points to cover?
No, the field is optional. Write none, in any language, and the tool decides the points itself. If you do list points, every one of them appears in the outline, placed where it fits the reading order.
Why do some bullets say [to research]?
Because the tool never invents figures, prices or sources. When a section needs data, such as costs or incentive rules, it marks the spot [to research] so the writer knows what to verify before the article is published.
Can I use the outline with Blog Article?
Yes, that is what it is built for. Paste the outline into the Outline to follow field of Blog Article, and the article keeps your headings, their order and their H2 or H3 level.
Does the outline include SEO keywords?
It ends with a main keyword and three to five related search phrases based on the topic. They are suggestions in natural phrasing, not measured data, so check them with your own keyword research before you finalize the title.
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