Content Types Explained

MarkdownAI offers six specialized content types, each optimized for different writing needs. This guide helps you choose the right format for maximum impact.

Blog Post

Best for: Articles, opinion pieces, news, general content

Features

• SEO-optimized structure
• Engaging introductions
• Natural flow and readability
• Conclusion and call-to-action
• Proper heading hierarchy

Example Use Cases

• Company blog articles
• Personal blog posts
• News and announcements
• Opinion pieces
• How-to guides

Sample Output Structure

# Engaging Title
Introduction hook...

## Main Point 1
Content...

## Main Point 2
Content...

## Conclusion
Summary and CTA...

Documentation

Best for: Technical documentation, user guides, product docs

Features

• Clear technical structure
• Code examples and syntax highlighting
• Prerequisites and requirements
• Configuration details
• Troubleshooting sections

Example Use Cases

• Software documentation
• User manuals
• Technical specifications
• Integration guides
• Setup instructions

README

Best for: Project documentation, GitHub repositories

Features

• Project overview and description
• Installation instructions
• Usage examples
• Contributing guidelines
• License information
• Badges and shields

Example Use Cases

• Open source projects
• GitHub repositories
• Project documentation
• Development setup guides

Tutorial

Best for: Step-by-step learning content, educational material

Features

• Sequential step numbering
• Detailed explanations
• Code examples
• Screenshots placeholders
• Expected outcomes
• Troubleshooting tips

Example Use Cases

• Programming tutorials
• Software walkthroughs
• Learning guides
• Training materials
• Course content

Changelog

Best for: Version updates, release notes

Features

• Semantic versioning
• Organized by version
• Categorized changes (Added, Changed, Fixed, Removed)
• Date stamps
• Breaking changes highlights

Example Use Cases

• Software releases
• Product updates
• API version changes
• Feature announcements

Sample Structure

# Changelog

## [2.0.0] - 2026-01-12

### Added
- New feature X
- Support for Y

### Changed
- Improved Z

### Fixed
- Bug in component A

API Docs

Best for: API reference documentation

Features

• Endpoint descriptions
• HTTP methods
• Parameters and types
• Request/response examples
• Authentication details
• Error codes

Example Use Cases

• REST API documentation
• GraphQL schemas
• SDK references
• Integration endpoints

Choosing the Right Type

Ask yourself:

1. What's the primary goal?

   • Inform/educate → Blog Post or Tutorial
   • Technical reference → Documentation or API Docs
   • Project overview → README
   • Version tracking → Changelog

2. Who's the audience?

   • General readers → Blog Post
   • Developers → Documentation, API Docs, README
   • Learners → Tutorial
   • Users/stakeholders → Changelog

3. How technical is it?

   • Low → Blog Post
   • Medium → Tutorial, README
   • High → Documentation, API Docs

Mixing Content Types

For complex projects, combine multiple types:

• Software product: README + Documentation + API Docs + Changelog
• Tutorial series: Multiple Tutorial posts + Blog Post overview
• API service: API Docs + Integration Tutorial + Changelog

Getting the Best Results

Regardless of type, follow these best practices:

1. Be specific in your prompt - Include technical details
2. Provide context - Mention audience and purpose
3. Review and edit - AI generates the foundation, you polish it
4. Use version history - Try different approaches

Next Steps

Ready to create content? Start in the generator and experiment with different content types to see which works best for your needs.