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slug	title	author	status	priority	created	source
leonardo-ai-image-generator	Leonardo AI: The Image Generator I Keep Coming Back To (Complete Guide)	mara-solheim	inbox	MEDIUM	2026-01-10	seo-research-josh-mara-warmup

Idea

Discovery

Source: SEO Research for Josh & Mara warmup articles — 2026-01-10 Evidence:

"leonardo ai image generator" = 4,400 monthly searches
KD: 31 (MEDIUM — achievable for quality content)
Search intent: Informational/Navigational
Target audience: Creators looking for Midjourney alternatives, designers exploring AI tools, beginners wanting more accessible platform than Stable Diffusion

Why This Matters

Growing platform with less saturation:

4,400 searches = solid volume
KD 31 = medium but achievable
Leonardo AI less covered than Midjourney/DALL-E
Recent image-to-video features = timely angle
More accessible than Stable Diffusion
Strong free tier attracts new users

Content Angle

Title: "Leonardo AI: The Image Generator I Keep Coming Back To (Complete Guide)"

Mara's Approach:

In-depth exploration based on sustained usage
Cover features including new image-to-video
Share her actual creative process
Compare free vs paid tiers (help readers decide)
Show best models for different styles
Practical workflow tips from experience

Structure:

Opening: "I've tried most image generators. But Leonardo AI? I keep opening it..."
Why Leonardo AI stands out (personal experience)
Interface walkthrough (UX designer perspective)
Free vs paid: what you actually get
Best models for different styles (with examples)
New features: image-to-video capabilities
Practical workflow: her actual creative process
Tips and settings that work (from real usage)
Closing: "This is where I go when I need..."

Why This Works for Mara

Perfect fit for her expertise:

UX design background helps explain interface
Sustained usage = genuine credibility
Creative focus (not just technical specs)
Can show her actual portfolio work
"I keep coming back to" = authentic recommendation
Balance accessibility and power features

Keywords Cluster

Keyword	Vol	KD	Priority
leonardo ai image generator	4,400	31	PRIMARY
leonardo ai pricing	1,600	10	Include
is leonardo ai free	480	21	FAQ
leonardo ai models	320	—	Feature
leonardo ai tutorial	—	—	Related

Secondary Keywords

"leonardo ai review"
"leonardo ai vs midjourney"
"best leonardo ai models"
"leonardo ai image to video"

Key Features to Cover

Based on current Leonardo AI offerings:

Multiple models — different styles, explain when to use each
Image-to-video — NEW feature, timely to cover
Free tier — generous, good for beginners
Paid tiers — when to upgrade, what you get
Fine-tuned models — custom training capability
Prompt assistant — help writing better prompts
Canvas editor — editing capabilities

Content Format

Mara's Style:

Complete guide format
Show her actual generated images
Include prompt examples that work
Screenshots of interface/settings
Personal workflow demonstration
Honest about learning curve
Compare to alternatives briefly

Differentiation

Most Leonardo AI content:

Generic feature lists
No sustained usage experience
Overly promotional or overly critical

Mara's angle:

"I keep coming back to" = genuine preference
Real creative projects, not just tests
UX perspective on interface
Helps readers navigate the learning curve
Shows what's possible with practice

Notes

Leonardo AI has strong free tier — good for audience
Less saturated than Midjourney content
Image-to-video feature is newer — timely angle
Mara's creative portfolio can showcase Leonardo outputs
Platform is more accessible than Stable Diffusion
Growing platform = good timing for comprehensive guide

Long-Tail Opportunities

Related searches with lower competition:

"leonardo ai pricing" (1,600 vol, KD 10) — LOW!
"is leonardo ai free" (480 vol, KD 21)
Can answer these within main guide

Publication Timing

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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