ContentShake AI
Semrush’s article workflow that blends topic research SEO briefs AI drafting and optimization inside one guided pipeline for repeatable content wins.
Overview
ContentShake AI is a Semrush App Center product that turns a blog idea into a publish ready draft with SEO guardrails. You research topics using live Semrush data then generate an outline that reflects search intent and difficulty. The composer produces paragraphs section by section while suggesting entities internal links and readability fixes.
A brief view tracks target keywords competing pages and gaps so writers keep the draft aligned with ranking signals without stuffing. Teams can request multiple drafts per month then edit collaboratively and export to CMS. Reports summarize on page health and provide suggestions to improve scannability and EEAT.
Because it sits in the Semrush ecosystem you can reuse keywords from Keyword Magic connect to existing projects and compare performance after publishing. For lean teams that need predictable production cadence ContentShake reduces prep time improves consistency and minimizes rewrites by baking research and optimization into the same flow.
Key features
- Topic discovery with search volume and difficulty
- SEO brief with entities and headings guidance
- Composer that writes section by section with controls
- On page optimization checklist with readability hints
- Internal link and entity suggestions during drafting
- Competitor snapshot to align depth and structure
- Export and collaboration for team editing
- Integrates with Semrush projects and reporting
Best for
- Plan a data backed article from topic research
- Generate a first draft that reflects intent and entities
- Refresh an old post using competitor gap analysis
- Produce briefs for freelancers with consistent format
- Create outlines for multi article clusters
- Export drafts to CMS with fewer reworks
- Track on page improvements after publication
- Standardize brand voice with edit passes
Capabilities
Topic Research
Identify opportunities with volume difficulty intent and related queries to anchor briefs in real demand.
Guided Drafting
Write section by section while controlling tone entities and structure so drafts stay aligned to the brief.
On Page Checks
Address headings links and readability with in editor suggestions to reduce post publication fixes.
Project Integration
Sync with Semrush projects to compare competitors and track improvements after publishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does pricing start?
The Content Toolkit that powers ContentShake lists a plan commonly shown at $60 per month with a 7 day trial, confirm current terms on Semrush.
Is ContentShake part of core Semrush plans?
It is an App Center product billed separately from core Pro or Guru subscriptions.
How many SEO boosted articles are included?
Docs frequently cite monthly limits with options to buy add ons, check the current limits page for details.
Can I export to my CMS?
You can export or copy content and keep the brief for editors to finalize in the CMS.
Does it replace human editing?
No, it accelerates research and drafting while editors add brand voice and unique insights.
