Article Idea Brainstorming
What It Does
Meet your editorial matchmaker. The Article Idea Brainstorming Agent takes any input — a URL, Data Stream, published article, or even your own text — and turns it into a polished list of unique, brand-aligned article ideas.
Each idea comes with a bold, SEO-aware working title and a short description that nails the focus and angle. No fluff, no overlap, no wasted time.
This Agent is built for scale, so whether you’re filling an editorial calendar or pitching fresh content every day, it keeps ideas consistent, relevant, and right on tone.
When to Use It
Perfect for:
- Building an editorial calendar from a single source
- Turning long-form articles or reports into multiple story angles
- Feeding topic lists to writing teams or other Agents
- Brainstorming for campaigns, newsletters, or multi-part series
Use it when:
- You have relevant source material and need clear, differentiated ideas fast
- You want SEO-friendly headlines from the start
- You need variety and quality without manual brainstorming
When Not to Use It
Avoid using this Agent:
- If you don’t have a meaningful source (it needs context to work)
- When you want a fully written article — use Blog Post / Article Generator instead
- For vague, high-level “idea dumps” without a specific topic focus
Inputs and Configuration
Basic Configuration
| Field | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Input Source | ✅ | A valid URL, Data Stream, article, or custom text of at least 50 words. This forms the foundation for all ideas. |
| Number Of Ideas | ✅ | The exact number of ideas to return. Min = 3, Max = 30. Default = 10. |
Advanced Configuration
| Field | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Guidelines | Optional | Drop in editorial rules, topical filters, or style notes. If blank, a default professional editorial standard applies. |
| Brand Voice | Optional | Select a pre-defined brand persona. Overrides tone settings if set. |
| LLM Model | ✅ | Choose the AI model for generation (default = Claude 3.7). |
| Publish Format | ✅ | Output format: Plain Text, HTML, JSON, XML. |
Best Reasons & Examples for Each Input Type
Free Text (Custom Text)
- Best Reason: When you need SEO metadata for a page or concept that doesn’t exist online yet.
- Best For: Draft web pages, upcoming campaigns, or early product launches.
- Example: Input: “Landing page for an eco-friendly cleaning product — safe for kids, biodegradable, citrus scent.”
→ Output: Optimized title, meta description, slug, and keyword set targeting eco-conscious consumers.
My Data Streams (Curated live content feed)
- Best Reason: To build SEO metadata for trending topics while the competition is still low.
- Best For: News-related or seasonal campaigns where speed matters.
- Example: Input: Data Stream tracking home tech innovations.
→ Output: Metadata for “Smart Thermostats That Cut Energy Costs in 2025.”
Source URL (Any valid, publicly accessible link)
- Best Reason: To instantly generate optimized metadata for a specific page you want to promote.
- Best For: Quick SEO improvements to existing web content.
- Example: Input: URL to a product page for noise-cancelling headphones.
→ Output: Title, description, keywords, and slug optimized for “best wireless noise cancelling headphones.”
My Articles (An existing article from your Ongage workspace)
- Best Reason: When you want to quickly optimize something you’ve already written before publishing.
- Best For: Aligning older or unoptimized articles with current SEO strategy.
- Example: Input: Your unpublished article on “Gardening in Small Spaces.”
→ Output: SEO block targeting “urban gardening tips” and “balcony garden ideas.”
Output Format
The Article Idea Brainstorming Agent delivers a clean, numbered list of ideas. Each entry includes:
- A bold, punchy title (max 14 words, SEO-aware)
- A 1–2 sentence explanation clarifying the focus and angle
Example:
Idea 1: The Hidden Health Benefits of Indoor Plants
Explores how common houseplants can improve air quality, reduce stress, and boost productivity.
Idea 2: Why Gen Z Is Embracing Minimalist Living
Analyzes the social and economic factors driving younger generations toward smaller spaces and fewer possessions.
Quote & Fact Rules
- All ideas must be grounded in the input source — no filler or unrelated topics
- No inventing facts or quotes
- If data or claims are implied in the title/description, they must be supportable by the source
Smart Behaviors & Validation
Before writing begins, this Agent:
- Auto-corrects Number of Ideas if outside 3–30
- Ensures every idea is distinct and non-repetitive
- Defaults to Brand Voice (if set) or a professional editorial tone
Tips & Tricks
- Be specific with your source. The sharper the input, the better the ideas.
- Use Brand Guidelines to steer toward or away from certain themes.
- Stay in the sweet spot — 5–15 ideas usually gives enough variety without watering down the quality.
- For SEO-driven brainstorming, include target keywords in your input or Brand Guidelines.
Example Use Case
Input Source: Long-form article on “The Rise of Urban Gardening”
Settings:
- Number of Ideas: 7
- Brand Voice: “Piper - The Gardener”
✅ Output: 7 unique article ideas like “The Social Side of Community Gardens” and “5 Crops Perfect for Small-Balcony Farming,” each with clear, one-sentence descriptions.
FAQs
Q: Can I run this without a source?
A: No — it needs an input to ground the ideas in real context. Works best with 50 words or more.
Q: Will it write the full article?
A: No — it only delivers titles and short descriptions. Use Blog Post / Article Generator to expand.
Q: Can I get more than 30 ideas?
A: No — the system caps at 30 to protect quality and avoid repetition.