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slug: leonardo-ai-image-generator
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title: "Leonardo AI: The Image Generator I Keep Coming Back To (Complete Guide)"
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author: mara-solheim
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status: inbox
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priority: MEDIUM
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created: 2026-01-10
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source: seo-research-josh-mara-warmup
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---
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# Idea
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## Discovery
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**Source:** SEO Research for Josh & Mara warmup articles — 2026-01-10
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**Evidence:**
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- "leonardo ai image generator" = 4,400 monthly searches
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- KD: 31 (MEDIUM — achievable for quality content)
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- Search intent: Informational/Navigational
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- Target audience: Creators looking for Midjourney alternatives, designers exploring AI tools, beginners wanting more accessible platform than Stable Diffusion
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## Why This Matters
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Growing platform with less saturation:
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- 4,400 searches = solid volume
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- KD 31 = medium but achievable
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- Leonardo AI less covered than Midjourney/DALL-E
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- Recent image-to-video features = timely angle
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- More accessible than Stable Diffusion
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- Strong free tier attracts new users
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## Content Angle
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**Title:** "Leonardo AI: The Image Generator I Keep Coming Back To (Complete Guide)"
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**Mara's Approach:**
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- In-depth exploration based on sustained usage
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- Cover features including new image-to-video
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- Share her actual creative process
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- Compare free vs paid tiers (help readers decide)
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- Show best models for different styles
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- Practical workflow tips from experience
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**Structure:**
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1. Opening: "I've tried most image generators. But Leonardo AI? I keep opening it..."
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2. Why Leonardo AI stands out (personal experience)
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3. Interface walkthrough (UX designer perspective)
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4. Free vs paid: what you actually get
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5. Best models for different styles (with examples)
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6. New features: image-to-video capabilities
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7. Practical workflow: her actual creative process
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8. Tips and settings that work (from real usage)
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9. Closing: "This is where I go when I need..."
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## Why This Works for Mara
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Perfect fit for her expertise:
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- UX design background helps explain interface
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- Sustained usage = genuine credibility
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- Creative focus (not just technical specs)
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- Can show her actual portfolio work
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- "I keep coming back to" = authentic recommendation
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- Balance accessibility and power features
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## Keywords Cluster
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| Keyword | Vol | KD | Priority |
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|---------|-----|----|----------|
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| leonardo ai image generator | 4,400 | 31 | PRIMARY |
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| leonardo ai pricing | 1,600 | 10 | Include |
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| is leonardo ai free | 480 | 21 | FAQ |
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| leonardo ai models | 320 | — | Feature |
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| leonardo ai tutorial | — | — | Related |
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## Secondary Keywords
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- "leonardo ai review"
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- "leonardo ai vs midjourney"
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- "best leonardo ai models"
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- "leonardo ai image to video"
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## Key Features to Cover
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Based on current Leonardo AI offerings:
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1. **Multiple models** — different styles, explain when to use each
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2. **Image-to-video** — NEW feature, timely to cover
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3. **Free tier** — generous, good for beginners
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4. **Paid tiers** — when to upgrade, what you get
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5. **Fine-tuned models** — custom training capability
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6. **Prompt assistant** — help writing better prompts
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7. **Canvas editor** — editing capabilities
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## Content Format
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**Mara's Style:**
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- Complete guide format
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- Show her actual generated images
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- Include prompt examples that work
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- Screenshots of interface/settings
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- Personal workflow demonstration
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- Honest about learning curve
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- Compare to alternatives briefly
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## Differentiation
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Most Leonardo AI content:
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- Generic feature lists
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- No sustained usage experience
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- Overly promotional or overly critical
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Mara's angle:
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- "I keep coming back to" = genuine preference
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- Real creative projects, not just tests
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- UX perspective on interface
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- Helps readers navigate the learning curve
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- Shows what's possible with practice
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## Notes
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- Leonardo AI has strong free tier — good for audience
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- Less saturated than Midjourney content
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- Image-to-video feature is newer — timely angle
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- Mara's creative portfolio can showcase Leonardo outputs
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- Platform is more accessible than Stable Diffusion
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- Growing platform = good timing for comprehensive guide
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## Long-Tail Opportunities
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Related searches with lower competition:
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- "leonardo ai pricing" (1,600 vol, KD 10) — LOW!
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- "is leonardo ai free" (480 vol, KD 21)
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- Can answer these within main guide
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## Publication Timing
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**MEDIUM PRIORITY** — solid opportunity after higher-priority CapCut/Canva articles. Leonardo AI guide establishes Mara's expertise in image generation tools.
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