Workflow · 5 steps · 15 tools
How to start a blog with AI
A blog grows when it answers what people search for, regularly and clearly. AI tools help you find topics, write drafts, polish them and spread the word.
Find topics people search for
Pick keywords and questions with real search demand that you can answer well.
SemrushCovers keyword research with AI, technical site audits, position tracking and AI visibility tracking. Offers a free plan and a free trial. MCP access for AI assistants is included on Starter and above.SurferTracks brand visibility across Google and AI engines including ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity, with content scoring and SERP analysis. Lists agencies as one audience; the Discovery plan is USD 49/month billed annually.
MarketMuseAnalyzes topic authority across an existing content inventory, identifies competitor content gaps and produces content briefs. The free plan includes 1 user and 10 queries a month.
Write the first drafts
Turn each topic and outline into a full draft you then edit in your own voice.
SEO WritingCreates SEO-focused articles, blog posts and affiliate content, and can publish batches of up to 100 to WordPress. Free plan covers 3 articles; Starter is USD 14/month billed annually.
BywordDrafts SEO articles using keyword research and brand voice settings, then publishes to WordPress, Webflow and four other CMSs. The free plan includes 5 articles.
ContentBotAI Blog Writer with intelligent linking, plus custom AI workflows and bulk prompt runs from uploaded files. Includes a plagiarism checker and writing in over 110 languages. Starter is USD 9/mo billed monthly.
Proofread and polish
Fix grammar, tone and clarity before you publish.
GrammarlyMain job is grammar and proofreading, with tone suggestions and paragraph rewrites also available. Offers a free plan with 100 AI prompts and self-serve signup for individuals.
LanguageToolGrammar, spelling and punctuation checker covering 30+ languages, with a free Basic plan. Available as a web app, browser add-on, desktop, mobile and plugin. Premium adds unlimited AI paraphrasing.
DeepL WriteCorrects spelling, grammar and punctuation and suggests word and sentence alternatives. Includes a free version, a free trial, and writing style and tone selection for an intended audience.
Create images
Make a cover image and illustrations for each post.
KreaGenerates images with over 1000 styles and 20 models at native 4K, with upscaling up to 22K and LoRA fine-tuning on your own images. Has a free plan and an API.
RecraftGenerates and edits images, vectors and mockups using Recraft's own models and other frontier models. Offers a free plan, custom styles from uploaded images, design-ready typography, and API access for image and vector generation.
NovelAIGenerates anime-style art with inpainting, Director Tools for poses and lighting, and a built-in canvas. Also offers story generation, a free trial, and web and mobile apps.
Promote each post
Turn posts into social media updates so new readers find them.
BufferSchedules and publishes posts to many social platforms and has a free plan for up to 3 channels, plus a free trial. Includes an AI Assistant for brainstorming and rewriting, and MCP, API and AI agent connections.
HootsuiteSchedules posts from one calendar with bulk scheduling, generates posts and images with AI, and includes a unified inbox and trend tracking. Has a free trial; the Standard plan is USD 99 per user a month billed annually.
ContentStudioGenerates AI captions, hashtags and images for posts, with a unified content calendar and team approvals. Includes a client approval workflow with no-login access, and has a free trial.