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Listicle template.

A numbered list where every item follows the same shape, so it's easy to scan and easy for AI to pull individual points from.

4 sections1,200 to 2,500 wordsWritten in your brand voice
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The structure

4 sections, in this order.

Built for search and AI answers

What makes it work.

Each section has a job and a word range. These are the parts that help it rank, and help AI engines lift it into an answer.

  • Consistent itemsEvery item has its own H3 and the same structure.
  • Quick summaryThe whole list in a few lines, for skimmers.
  • FAQFollow-up questions with FAQ schema.
Best for
Tips and ideasBest practicesResource listsTop-of-funnel content
1
IntroductionWhat the list covers and who it's for
80 to 150 words
2
The listNumbered H3 items, each with the same shape
900 to 1,900 words
3
Quick summaryThe list at a glance
80 to 150 words
4
FAQFollow-up questions
140 to 300 words
Section structure, as set in Content Studio
What it looks like

A sample outline, section by section.

Here is how the template shapes an article. Your own headings come from your brief and keywords, and you can edit every one before anything is written.

H1 · sample12 ways to get agency invoices paid faster
01 · IntroductionWhy late payment hurts agencies
02 · The list12 ways to get paid faster
03 · Quick summaryThe list at a glance
04 · FAQFrequently asked questions
Sample outline for illustration
How to use it

From template to finished article.

01 · PICK

Start with this template

Sign up free and the Listicle template is selected in Content Studio.

02 · BRIEF

Describe the article

One sentence, then choose primary and secondary keywords.

Content brief →
03 · OUTLINE

Approve the structure

The template sets the sections. Edit any heading before writing.

Outline generator →
04 · WRITE

Three proofing passes

Written in your voice, scored five ways, ready to export.

Article writer →
Common questions

The Listicle template, answered.

Updated 15 October 2026

A numbered list where every item follows the same shape, so it's easy to scan and easy for AI to pull individual points from. It suits tips and ideas, best practices and resource lists.

It has 4 sections and runs to roughly 1,200 to 2,500 words. Each section has its own word range, shown in the structure above.

Yes. Edit any heading in the outline before the article is written, or build your own format on the template canvas.

Yes. Every template is written in the voice Content Studio has learned from your material, or in a writer persona you choose.

No. You export the finished article as HTML, Markdown, plain text, DOCX or PDF, with its meta and schema, and publish it from your own CMS.

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