AI Writers: An introduction and how to find the right one for your needs?

Today’s world is evolving at a breakneck pace as new innovations seem to emerge every day. Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of this change. 

AI is revolutionizing the way people live and work. The emergence of these systems has already changed industries, especially in fields such as finance, manufacturing, retail, medicine, and transportation.

One of the latest inventions to take the tech world by storm are AI writers. 

But what exactly are they? What are the benefits of using them? How do you find the best one for your needs? And do they pose a threat to the livelihood of content writers?

Lucky for you, we’ve compiled this blog post to answer any and all questions you might have. 

What is an AI writer?

An AI writer is software that uses artificial intelligence to create content in natural language, mimicking human writing. AI writers can help you write short-form copy such as product descriptions, captions, and emails as well as long-form content such as blogs and books – all with the click of a button.  

Imagine a writer that has been given access to the knowledge contained across the vast depths of the internet. 

Well, you don’t have to imagine any longer. 

AI writers largely use GPT-3 through Open AI’s API which has been trained on a massive chunk of Internet data, which it refers to create original content. 

AI writers work by using natural language processing (NLP) to understand what you want to say and then generate content according to your needs. It’s like having a personal ghostwriter that works according to your schedule. 

What can I use an AI writer for? 

You can use an AI writer for a wide variety of purposes such as:

• Creating blog posts, articles, website content, short stories, and eBooks
• Generating sales letters, email templates, and landing page copy
• Writing press releases, social media posts, product descriptions, and marketing campaigns
• Crafting personalized cold outreach messages
• Creating video scripts, podcasts, and slideshows
• Coming up with novel business ideas, slogans, and article headlines
• Rewriting and paraphrasing content and checking for grammatical errors
• Creating content from a comprehensive library of pre-built templates
• Translating text from one language into another
• Assisting with SEO optimization 

 And much more!

Why use an AI writer? 

The market for content has grown tremendously over the last decade as content is created and shared more than ever before.

Google processes over 2.4 million search queries every minute.

And over half the world is on social media with the average person spending 2 hours and 22 minutes daily on such platforms. 

As a result, the need for content is exploding.

But creating well-researched high-quality content that speaks to your target audience takes plenty of time and resources. 

You could spend days crafting an article or months working on a book. 

That’s why many people turn to automation to save time and effort. 

AI writers provide a unique solution to this problem as they’re easy to set up and integrate into your workflow. Furthermore, AI writers are much more affordable than other alternatives. They do a majority of the grunt work and you can then edit and tweak the generated content to meet your needs. 

Can AI write blogs?

Yes, AI writers can definitely help you create blogs. They can assist with keyword research, generating title ideas and a blog outline, crafting a meta-description, writing the actual content, checking for plagiarism, and optimizing it for SEO. 

This makes it easier for you to focus on other aspects of running your blog.

At ContentBot, you can use our ‘long-form wizard’ to seamlessly guide you through seven steps, and voila, your blog is ready! Or you can simply click on the ‘long-form editor’ if you’d like to start your blog from scratch and use our pre-built templates to aid you through the process. 

Within the long-form editor, use our ‘discover’ tool to get SEO insights (powered by SEMRUSH) for your targeted keyword, look at SERP data, and find ‘People Also Ask’ questions which you can answer through your blog. You can also generate an SEO report which provides an analysis of the readability, tone, uniqueness, and top keywords in your content. 

Do AI writers generate plagiarism-free content?

In theory, yes, AI writers use advanced algorithms to ensure original content. However, there are no guarantees that the content written by an AI writer is 100% unique. 

As mentioned earlier, most AI writers use machine learning algorithms to create content. These algorithms learn from examples provided by humans and incorporate them into their content generation process. Therefore, some of the content may be similar to previously published content.

So, even though an AI writer does not copy/paste directly from another source, it might still use similar phrases and words.

The bottom line is that you should always double-check any content before publishing it. You can use a plagiarism detection service to verify whether the text is original. 

We offer a built-in plagiarism checker within ContentBot that gives your content a ‘uniqueness score’ as well as highlights plagiarised content, if any. 

What are the benefits of using an AI writer?

1. Generate content on-demand: A common saying goes ‘Time is money’. Imagine if you could save on both! With AI writers, it’s now possible to produce great content at scale without hiring full-time staff. Additionally, because many AI writer tools are subscription-based, you only pay when you generate content. Thus, you can easily scale your output up or down depending on your requirements. 

2. Never run short of ideas: If you’ve ever tried creating content on your own, you know it can be frustrating when writer’s block strikes. AI writers simplify this process by doing all the heavy lifting for you. Simply input the topic, keywords, and objectives and you’re good to go! 

3. Increased leads and conversions: If you consistently publish new content, you’ll attract more visitors to your website, blog, or social channels, who can ultimately turn into paying customers. Your website ranking and social media engagement will also improve with consistent content.

4. Increased ROI: The cost of content creation continues to rise. But with AI writers, you can get quality content at a fraction of the price.

How to find the best AI writing tool for you?

There are a variety of AI writers available on the web today. Some are free while others require a monthly subscription. It’s important to understand what each AI writing tool offers so you can make an informed decision about which one best suits your needs.

Here are some factors to consider:

1. Your use cases and types of content: Are you looking to create articles, SEO-optimized blogs, eBooks, web pages, or more short-form content such as ads and social media captions? 

2. Quality and accuracy: It’s important to make sure that the AI writer generates high-quality content. Otherwise, it won’t help you achieve your business goals.

3. User Experience: Another key factor to consider is user experience. If you want to get started quickly, then you need a simple interface that allows you to input your information and start generating content immediately. On the other hand, if you want to have complete control over every aspect of your content, then you’ll need a platform that offers extensive customization options.

4. Integration: What integrations does the AI writer offer? Is it easy to integrate with your CRM or CMS? Are there any third-party APIs that you can leverage?

5. Pricing model: This depends on your content generation needs and budget. Some AI writers offer unlimited content (with fair usage) for a fixed monthly or yearly subscription while other offer various pricing tiers depending on words generated. 

6. Support: Does the AI writer provide 24/7 customer support? Do they respond to emails promptly?

7. Reputation: How long has the company been around? Do they have any negative reviews?

We, at ContentBot, keep ethics at the center of our business. We also offer a Chrome extension so that you can use AI to create content wherever you go. 

Is AI a threat to writers?

If you’re a writer and are worried that AI writers might replace you, don’t worry – you’re still needed!

Right now, AI writers are still limited in their capabilities. However, they definitely provide a great jumping-off point for writers to help them create content much faster.

Look at the various innovations around you. Did the iPhone replace professional photographers? Did digital music production software replace musicians? Of course not! These technologies merely helped people do things easier and better. 

AI writers take away repetitive tasks from writers and allow them to focus their time and energy on higher-level activities such as storytelling, strategy, SEO, editing, and targeting the right audience. They cannot replace humans, they simply make them more efficient. 

The future of content marketing lies in automation. And AI writers will play an integral role in this process.

Article written by Annalie Gracias

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