Quick Answer
For search, voice, and "just tell me what to do".
AI's greatest value in knowledge products isn't generating content - it's organizing content. Raw information is abundant; well-structured, easily navigable knowledge is rare. AI excels at categorizing, creating logical flows, identifying gaps, and building frameworks from scattered inputs. Focus your creative energy on original insights; let AI handle the structural heavy lifting that makes knowledge accessible.
Key Takeaways:
- Structure creates accessibility and value
- AI excels at organization, not original insight
- Well-structured mediocre content beats unstructured brilliance
- Structure makes knowledge usable, not just available
- Your insight + AI structure = competitive advantage
Playbook
Generate raw ideas and insights yourself
Use AI to categorize and cluster related concepts
Let AI suggest logical structures and flows
Identify gaps AI finds in your structure
Refine structure until navigation is effortless
Common Pitfalls
- Relying on AI for original insights
- Brilliant content buried in poor structure
- Over-structuring until content feels rigid
- Ignoring structural problems because content is good
Metrics to Track
Content navigation ease (user testing)
Completion rates for structured vs. unstructured
Customer ability to find what they need
Structure creation time with AI
Quality improvement from better structure
FAQ
What makes structure 'good'?
Good structure makes content findable, logical flow obvious, and related concepts connected. Users should never feel lost or confused about where to go.
How do I know my structure needs work?
If customers ask questions the content answers, structure has failed. If they can't complete courses, structure has failed. Confusion indicates structural problems.
Can I structure after creating content?
Yes, but it's harder. Better to create with structure in mind. That said, AI makes restructuring existing content much more feasible.
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