Get more done in less time with must-have AI tools to optimize tasks and improve your search rankings.
AI can greatly help with SEO tasks, giving you more time to focus on important strategies.
However, with many new AI tools popping up, it can be confusing to figure out which ones really help and which ones might make things harder.
From creating unique images to improving content, AI tools like Grok, ChatGPT, and Midjourney offer many options.
Below, I’ll share 5 AI tools I’ve used for SEO, and each one has worked really well.
- RankIQ
RankIQ is a super-charged content optimizer that helps you analyze thousands of factors across blog posts to learn:
- Suggested word count.
- Topics to cover.
- Keywords to include.
There’s even a title recommendation engine that will help you write more impactful titles.
If you need low-competition keywords, or want to optimize or create posts, RankIQ is an essential tool in your AI toolkit.
2. Pictory
Want to make videos but have no editing skills? Pictory can help.
You can use video and written content that the platform’s AI will convert into short, shareable clips with:
- AI voices.
- Royalty-free music.
You can turn scripts or blog posts into videos in minutes and find matching footage.
Add in your video SEO, and you’ll have videos ranking for your most valuable keywords.
3. Canva
Canva is a powerful tool for creating photos and videos, and it has added AI features in the past year.
You and your team can collaborate together within Canva while using AI tools to:
- Generate copy with Magic Write.
- Transform photos with Magic Edit.
- Create on-brand templates.
You can do a lot with Canva, including customizing graphics with AI tools and brainstorming ideas.
If you need to edit a photo, change colors or remove a person from the background, you can do so with the help of AI.
4. Semrush
Semrush provides tools for SEOs, including ContentShake AI, which helps create SEO-friendly articles to increase organic traffic.
ContentShake AI helps you create weekly content ideas and images, optimize what you write, and post directly to your site.
Content ideas come from popular topics in your industry and target area. You can also create full blog posts that use good SEO practices while reflecting your unique voice and style.
ContentShake AI says it can help you create content 12x faster and even generate compelling posts for any social media platform.
5. ChatGPT
When you hear “artificial intelligence,” what do you think of first? ChatGPT.
Type a question, and ChatGPT will provide an answer. You can ask for ideas or captions for your Instagram post, and ChatGPT will help.
ChatGPT started a trend of generative AI tools and is still the preferred choice for many marketers, with over 200 million weekly active users today.
It has some flaws – verifying facts is important when using this tool – but for many marketers, it is a useful resource for generating ideas, outlines, content inspiration, and suggesting on-page SEO changes.
Final thoughts
There are many AI tools for SEO, and using the right ones can make your work easier.
These 5 tools are a good starting point. Try them to see if they fit your tech stack.
