As developers, we love to build and automate. So why are so many of us still manually handling the tedious tasks of running a tech blog?
We spend hours proofreading, wrestling with keyword research, and manually formatting posts. That’s time that could be spent coding, experimenting with new tech, or working on our actual projects.
I decided to apply a developer's mindset to my content workflow: If a task is repetitive, automate it.
The result? I reclaimed over 10 hours a week. Here's a breakdown of the types of free AI tools I used to build a content engine.
1. The "Linter" for Your Prose (Grammar & Style)
Think of these tools as a linter for your writing. They catch grammatical errors, suggest clearer phrasing, and ensure your tone is consistent. You wouldn't push code without running a linter; don't publish a post without a final check.
Top Tool: Grammarly’s free tier is perfect for this. It integrates everywhere and provides real-time feedback.
2. On-Page & Technical SEO Automation
SEO isn't magic; it's a set of technical requirements. Instead of manually checking meta tags, keyword density, and schema markup, you can use a tool to do it for you.
Top Tool: If you're on WordPress, a plugin like AIOSEO handles this beautifully. It gives you a simple checklist to follow and automates the creation of XML sitemaps.
3. The Content & Idea API (Content Generation)
Writer's block is a real issue, even for technical topics. AI content generators can function as a powerful API for ideas. You provide a keyword (e.g., "React server components"), and it returns a structured outline, common questions, and related topics. This is perfect for creating a content brief.
A conceptual workflow might look like this:
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