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slug: midjourney-alternatives-bn-blog
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title: "Best Midjourney Alternatives in 2026"
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author: banatie
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status: planning
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created: 2026-01-12
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updated: 2026-01-12
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content_type: comparison
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channel: banatie.app/blog
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primary_keyword: "midjourney alternative"
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primary_volume: 1300
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primary_kd: 3
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secondary_keywords:
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- "midjourney alternatives"
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- "midjourney api"
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- "leonardo ai"
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- "stable diffusion"
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- "flux ai"
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- "chatgpt image generator"
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estimated_traffic: 700-1200
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# Midjourney Alternatives — Comparison Guide
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## Summary
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Comprehensive comparison of AI image generation tools as Midjourney alternatives. Covers UI-first services, open source options, API-first platforms, and aggregators.
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**Strategic value:** Ultra-low KD (3), solid volume (1,300), quick win for domain authority.
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**Banatie positioning:** API-First Platforms section — developer workflow native with MCP integration.
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## Assets
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- `assets/midjourney-alternatives-bn-blog/brief.md` — full brief with structure and requirements
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## Log
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### 2026-01-12 — @strategist
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Created brief. Consolidated from three inbox ideas. Keyword research completed via DataForSEO ($0.35 spent).
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Categories defined:
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1. Models with Native Service (UI-First)
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2. Open Source / Self-Hosted
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3. API-First Platforms ← Banatie here
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4. Aggregators (Multi-Model)
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Next: @architect creates outline.
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# Brief: Best Midjourney Alternatives in 2026
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## Strategic Context
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**Why this topic:** Low difficulty keyword (KD 3) with steady volume. Captures users actively comparing tools.
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**Why now:** Volume has declined from peak (8,100 in Dec 2024 → 480 in Nov 2025), but stabilized. Less competition, easier to rank.
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**Banatie angle:** Positioned in API-First Platforms category as developer-native solution with MCP integration.
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## Target Reader
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**Who:** Developer or creator evaluating AI image generation options
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**Their problem:** Midjourney is powerful but Discord-only, no API, expensive. Need alternatives that fit their workflow.
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**Search intent:** Commercial/Informational — comparing options before choosing
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## Keyword Strategy
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### Primary Keyword
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| Keyword | Volume (Nov 2025) | KD | Trend |
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|---------|-------------------|-----|-------|
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| midjourney alternative | 480 | 3 | Declining from 8,100 (Dec 2024) |
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### Secondary Keywords (capture via comprehensive content)
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| Keyword | Volume | Strategy |
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|---------|--------|----------|
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| stable diffusion alternatives | 140 | Cover SD thoroughly, mention as alternative |
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| flux alternatives | 170 | Include Flux section |
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| dall-e alternatives | 170 | Cover DALL-E/ChatGPT section |
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| leonardo ai alternatives | 170 | Cover Leonardo section |
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| adobe firefly alternatives | 70 | Cover Firefly section |
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### Brand Keywords (H2/H3 section headers)
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| Keyword | Volume | Use in |
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|---------|--------|--------|
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| leonardo ai | 165,000 | Section header |
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| adobe firefly | 110,000 | Section header |
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| stable diffusion | 90,500 | Section header |
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| chatgpt image generator | 40,500 | Section header |
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| dall-e 3 | 33,100 | Within ChatGPT section |
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| ideogram ai | 22,200 | Section header |
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| flux ai | 18,100 | Section header |
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| gemini image generator | 14,800 | Section header |
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| recraft ai | 6,600 | Section header |
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| runway ml | 40,500 | Section header |
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### Developer Keywords (API-First section)
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| Keyword | Volume | Context |
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|---------|--------|---------|
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| midjourney api | 1,600 | "Midjourney lacks official API. These platforms fill the gap..." |
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## SERP Strategy (validated Jan 2026)
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### Key Finding
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Comprehensive listicles rank for MULTIPLE "X alternatives" queries. Example: Zapier's "8 best AI image generators" ranks for both "midjourney alternative" (pos. 10) AND "best ai image generators" (pos. 4).
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### Our Approach
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1. **Title:** Keep "Midjourney Alternatives" — KD 3 guarantees ranking. General "best AI image generators" has KD 65 (CNET, PCMag dominate)
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2. **Content breadth:** Cover ALL major tools to capture cross-query traffic
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3. **H2 optimization:** Use comparison phrases that match People Also Ask
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### People Also Ask (from SERP research)
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Include in FAQ section:
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- "Is there an AI better than Midjourney?"
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- "What is similar to Midjourney but free?"
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- "Which AI image generator has no restrictions?"
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- "Is Midjourney better than Stable Diffusion?"
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### Related Searches to Address
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- "Midjourney alternative free"
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- "Best Midjourney alternative"
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- "Midjourney alternatives 2026"
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### Realistic Traffic Estimate
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- Primary keyword: 50-100/mo (10-20% CTR from 480 searches)
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- Cross-query capture: 30-80/mo from secondary keywords
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- Brand keyword snippets: 20-50/mo
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- **Total: 100-230 monthly visits**
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## Content Structure
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### Intro (1 short paragraph)
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Midjourney pioneered AI image generation. But 2026 market offers dozens of alternatives for different needs: API access, UI simplicity, editing capabilities, self-hosting, multi-model access. This guide covers them all.
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### Feature Tags (лейтмотив)
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Each service shows badges:
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- `API` — programmatic access
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- `UI` — web interface
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- `Self-hosted` — local deployment
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- `Editing` — inpaint/outpaint/refine
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- `Thinking` — reasoning during generation
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- `Aggregator` — multiple models
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### Section 1: Models with Native Service (UI-First)
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For each:
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- Screenshot of homepage
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- 2-3 sentence description
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- Pricing table
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- Feature badges (API, UI, Self-hosted, Editing, Thinking)
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- "Best for" line
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**Include:**
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1. Midjourney (baseline reference)
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2. Leonardo AI
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3. Adobe Firefly
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4. ChatGPT Image Generator (GPT-4o / DALL-E 3)
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5. Ideogram AI
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6. Gemini Image Generator (Imagen)
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7. Recraft AI
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8. Runway (video + image)
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### Section 2: Open Source / Self-Hosted
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**Include:**
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1. Stable Diffusion (SD 1.5, SDXL)
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2. Flux (Black Forest Labs)
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Same format: screenshot, description, how to run, badges, best for.
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### Section 3: API-First Platforms (Generation as a Service)
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Intro: "Midjourney has no official API. These platforms provide programmatic image generation for developers."
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**Include:**
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1. Replicate
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2. fal.ai
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3. Runware
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4. Segmind
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5. Novita AI
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6. **Banatie** — positioned as developer workflow native (MCP, CDN, Prompt URLs)
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**Banatie differentiation table:**
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| Feature | Replicate | fal.ai | Runware | Banatie |
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|---------|-----------|--------|---------|---------|
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| API | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| MCP Integration | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
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| Built-in CDN | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
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| Prompt URLs | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
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| Focus | Models | Speed | Cost | Workflow |
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### Section 4: Aggregators (Multi-Model Platforms)
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**Include:**
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1. Krea.ai
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2. Freepik AI
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3. Together AI
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Same format. Emphasize: one UI, multiple models.
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### Section 5: FAQ (SEO-optimized)
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Answer People Also Ask questions:
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1. Is there an AI better than Midjourney?
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2. What is similar to Midjourney but free?
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3. Which AI image generator has no restrictions?
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4. Is Midjourney better than Stable Diffusion?
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5. Does Midjourney have an API?
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### Closing
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Short paragraph. No "best" — depends on needs. Link to Banatie for developer workflow.
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## Requirements
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**Format:** Blog post on banatie.app/blog/
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**Length:** 2,500-3,500 words (comprehensive but scannable)
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**Tone:** Technical, direct, no fluff. Per banatie-brand.md guidelines.
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**Visual:**
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- Screenshot for each service (homepage or generation UI)
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- Feature badges/tags for quick scanning
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- Comparison tables where relevant
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- Minimal prose, maximum structure
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**Must include:**
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- All services listed above with consistent format
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- Pricing for each (at least free/paid tiers)
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- Feature badges for each
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- "Best for" recommendation for each
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- Banatie in API-First section with differentiation table
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- FAQ section with PAA questions
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**Must NOT include:**
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- Long introductions
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- "In today's digital landscape..." type filler
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- Excessive explanations of what AI image generation is
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- Overselling Banatie (honest positioning only)
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## Success Criteria
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- Ranks for "midjourney alternative" within 2 months
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- Appears in SERP for 2+ secondary keywords (stable diffusion alternatives, flux alternatives)
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- Captures 100-200 monthly visits
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- Drives awareness of Banatie as developer-focused option
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## Assets Needed
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- Screenshots of all services (homepage or key UI)
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- Banatie comparison table graphic (optional)
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- Feature badge icons (optional, can use emoji)
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## Research Log
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**Jan 2026 — SERP & Keyword Validation:**
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- Primary keyword volume: 480/mo (down from 8,100 Dec 2024)
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- Confirmed KD 3 — easy to rank
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- SERP dominated by AI Overview listing all major tools
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- Zapier listicle proves cross-query ranking possible
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- Added secondary keywords totaling ~720/mo combined
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- Added FAQ section based on People Also Ask
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## Notes
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- Update quarterly as tools evolve
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- Can spin off individual deep-dives later (Leonardo AI guide, Flux guide, etc.)
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- This becomes pillar content for alternatives section
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