Why Embrace the Overview
A lot of content creators have begun using AI tools to write overviews. However, if you’re like me and have an appreciation for the finer points of being old school, they’re also a helpful way to keep yourself on track when you’re writing content.
However, there are benefits to using bulleted overviews beyond them being a great outlining tool—they’re easy to read, make clarity more accessible, and help you find better ways to incorporate relevant keywords into your content.
Regardless of whether you use AI tracking or write them yourself, these summaries can make it easier to navigate your page content, whether you’re repurposing a single blog post or the largest pillar page your site has.
Tips for Writing a Good Overview (with or without AI)
Whether you want to use AI to help you write the perfect overview of your next piece of content or you’re planning on writing one from scratch, there are a few best practices you should follow:
- Keep it short and sweet—one line per point is ideal
- Summarize the overarching points you’re trying to make with your piece
- Be as objective as possible
- Include your content’s relevant keywords if you can do so organically
This is a quick summary of your piece. It’s not a place to make a quick sale or stuff as many keywords as possible. Instead, it’s a way to establish trust and authority with your visitors. It’s also a great way to warm up your leads before they’re ready to connect with your sales team.
