Creating Articles
Method 1: From Keywords
- Go to Keywords section
- Find a keyword you want to write about
- Click “Create Article”
- Moonrank analyzes search intent and competitor content
- Review the suggested structure and outline
- Customize content as needed
- Publish
Method 2: From Scratch
- Navigate to Articles → Create New
- Choose your content type:
- Blog post
- Pillar page
- Topic cluster
- Product guide
- Enter your keyword or topic
- Set your target audience
- Specify desired word count (500-5000+ words)
- Click “Generate”
Method 3: From File Upload
- Go to Articles → Upload
- Select a Word Doc, Google Doc, or Markdown file
- Moonrank processes your content
- You can enhance it with our optimization suggestions
- Publish to your site
Article Editor Features
Visual Editor
- Familiar word-processor style editing
- Real-time preview on the right
- Formatting toolbar with headings, bold, italic, lists
- Add images, videos, and embedded content easily
Markdown Editor
- For technical writers and developers
- Full Markdown syntax support
- Side-by-side preview
- Syntax highlighting
Content Optimization
While editing, Moonrank provides real-time suggestions:- Keyword Density - Optimal placement of your target keyword
- Readability Score - Ensure content is easy to understand
- Length Analysis - Match recommended word count for your topic
- Structure Validation - Check for proper heading hierarchy
- Semantic Relevance - Include related terms that improve rankings
SEO Checklist
Before publishing, verify:- ✅ Meta title (50-60 characters)
- ✅ Meta description (150-160 characters)
- ✅ Focus keyword in first 100 words
- ✅ Internal links (3-5 minimum)
- ✅ External links (3-5 minimum)
- ✅ Images with alt text
- ✅ Proper heading structure (H1 → H2 → H3)
Managing Your Articles
Article Library
Access Articles to view all your content:- Search by title or keyword
- Filter by status (Draft, Published, Scheduled)
- Sort by creation date, publish date, or traffic
- Bulk actions for editing multiple articles
Article Status Workflow
Draft - Content is being created, not yet published → Review - Sent for team review → Scheduled - Set to publish at specific time → Published - Live on your website → Archived - No longer activeUpdating Articles
- Click on any article to open it
- Make your changes in the editor
- Click “Save” to save as draft
- Click “Update” to republish changes
When you update published articles, Moonrank will track if this improves your rankings for the target keyword.
Article Performance
Performance Metrics
Each article shows:- Views - Total page views
- Traffic - Estimated organic traffic from Google
- Keyword Ranking - Current position for target keyword
- Backlinks - Number of external links pointing to the article
- Engagement - Average time on page and bounce rate
Performance Timeline
- View metrics for the last 7, 30, or 90 days
- Compare performance across time periods
- Identify which articles drive the most value
Bulk Operations
Bulk Publish
- Select multiple draft articles
- Choose publish date (now or scheduled)
- Click “Publish Selected”
Bulk Update Keywords
- Select articles
- Add/change target keywords
- Apply changes to all selected
Bulk Archive
- Select articles
- Click “Archive”
- Articles remain in history but don’t appear in main view
Article Templates
Save time by creating article templates:- Write an article with your preferred style
- Click “Save as Template”
- Replace specific content with variables: , ,
- When creating new articles, select your template
- Fill in the variables and Moonrank generates unique content
Collaboration Features
Comments & Feedback
- Team members can comment on articles
- Tag colleagues with @mention
- Resolve feedback threads
- Built-in approval workflow
Version History
- Revert to any previous version
- See who made changes and when
- Compare two versions side-by-side