For bloggers, content marketers, and SEO writers
Write "best X tools" listicles using Manus skill
Use this skill to write the first draft of any "top 10" or "best tools" article. It researches every tool, verifies pricing, and structures the article so both Google and AI answer engines can cite it.
What is this skill about
Add it to Manus, give it a topic, and it hands back a complete listicle draft.
Built for listicles
Verifies pricing and features
Pulls real third-party reviews
See what a finished article looks like
Best X tools listicle article
How the article gets written, in three steps
Step 1 — It asks a few questions
It asks which product is yours, how many tools to cover, your review preference, and available keyword data.
Step 2 — It researches every tool
Manus searches the web for each tool's current pricing, three differentiating features, and one linked independent review.
Step 3 — It writes and checks your draft
You get the complete article: quick answer, comparison table, per-tool sections, and FAQ, checked against an SEO and GEO checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the listicle blog writer skill.
Is this a finished article or a first draft?
A first draft. Manus does the research and writes the complete article. You add your voice and final edits before publishing.
What is GEO, and how does this skill handle it?
GEO means writing so AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews cite your article. The skill structures the quick answer block, comparison table, and FAQ so each one can be lifted and cited on its own.
Do I need an SEO tool like Ahrefs or Semrush?
No. Provide keyword data from Ahrefs, Semrush, or Google Search Console and it optimizes the title, headings, and content with it. Skip it and Manus researches the SERP directly, pulling primary keywords and "People Also Ask" questions for the FAQ section.
Where does the information come from?
Manus searches the web for every tool's current pricing, features, and reviews. Reviews come from independent sources only, never a vendor's own marketing page, and every source is linked in the article.
Can I put my own product first?
Yes. Tell the skill your product and it takes the number one spot, positioned around a real use case. The article stays honest: it acknowledges one genuine weakness and covers every competitor fairly.
Will the article sound generic and AI-written?
It's built to avoid that. The final pass removes corporate-speak, filler, and repeated sentence structures. Paragraphs stay short and every claim is concrete.
How many tools can the list cover?
The default is 10, but you set the number. Each tool gets a distinct "best for" niche so the list reads as a real comparison, not a pile of near-duplicates.
Can I write the reviews myself?
Yes. Tell it upfront and it leaves the review sections out, so you can add your own hands-on take. Otherwise it pulls one independent review per tool, with praise and criticism, linked to the source.
What do I get at the end?
A ready-to-publish Markdown draft and a short summary of the SEO and GEO techniques applied. When you swap a tool later, Manus updates it everywhere: the quick answer, table, section, comparison, and FAQ.