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📘 Domain Knowledge Network (DKN) + Vibe Coding in OTTO

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Camilo Aponte

Camilo Aponte

Last updated on Sep 30, 2026

The Domain Knowledge Network (DKN) in OTTO v3 allows you to build topical authority based on your actual website architecture. OTTO detects your pages, suggests target pages, and surfaces 4–5 high-value keywords for each. The first 3 keywords (out of 4–5 suggested per page) flow seamlessly into Content Genius for article creation. With Vibe Coding, you can modify your DKN using natural language instructions (e.g. "edit the title… change the page type…") and apply adjustments instantly.

⚡ Before You Start: Ensure Your Site is Crawlable

Your site must be crawlable by the Search Atlas bot for DKN generation to succeed. If DKN generation returns no pages or stalls:

  • Verify your site loads quickly (under 3–5 seconds)
  • Check that the crawler is not blocked by robots.txt or server rules
  • Ensure your site is publicly accessible during generation

🧭 Step-by-Step Instructions

1) Open the DKN module

Here is a loom video with the exact steps!

  1. Log in to Search Atlas.
  2. From the left-hand menu, go to OTTO SEO → All Sites and select your website project.
  3. Scroll down to the Recommendations tab and locate:
    Content Strategy →****Domain Knowledge Network card.
  4. Click Generate now / Generate Topical Maps.

You will see the message:

"Preparing your knowledge network — This may take 2 to 3 minutes." ⏱️

2) Complete your Business Information (for best results)

The Information about your business panel includes the following fields:

  • Business Description
  • Central Entity
  • Source Context
  • Target Audience
  • Monetization
  • Central Search Intent

Actions:

  1. Click the ✎ icon to edit each field.
  2. Save changes → you'll see "Business information updated successfully."
  3. Return to the DKN panel and proceed with Generate Topical Maps.

3) Explore your Domain Knowledge Network

Once generated, the Domain Knowledge Network table displays:

  • PAGES
  • CATEGORY
  • TARGET KEYWORDS (blue keyword chips, typically 4–5 per page; expandable via +2, +4).
  • GENERATION STATUS (one of: Pending Creation, In Progress, Generated, Failed).

Available filters:

  • Search (free text search).

  • All Categories, Page Type, All Status.

    • Page Type options: Blog, Business Advice, Buyer Guide, Category, Home, How To Guide.

Note: If keyword chips appear as plain text or are missing, this is a known intermittent display issue currently being resolved — refreshing the page or regenerating the map will usually restore the structured view.

4) Create Articles from the DKN → Content Genius

Each row in the DKN table includes a Create Article button. Clicking it opens the article setup panel:

  • Suggested Title
  • Page Type and Section (e.g., Quick Reference/core)
  • Category
  • Suggested Full URL
  • Keywords (note: "Only the first three keywords will be used")
  • Description

Steps:

  1. Review or edit the fields (title, category, URL, keywords, description).
  2. Click Create Article.
  3. You'll see the toast: "Article created successfully → Continue."
  4. The row status changes to In Progress, and once ready, you'll have the option to View Article.
  5. Selecting Continue or View Article opens the article draft in Content Genius with the top 3 keywords pre-loaded.

5) Understand Generation Status

  • Pending Creation: not yet sent to Content Genius.
  • In Progress: article is being generated.
  • Generated: article successfully created (use View Article).
  • Failed: generation error; retry or adjust inputs.

6) Vibe Coding: Edit your DKN with AI

The Edit DKN with AI ✨ button opens a text box where you can type natural language instructions.

How to use it:

  1. Click Edit DKN with AI ✨.

  2. In the box labeled "Describe how you'd like to modify your content…" enter your instruction.
    Examples:

    • "Update this title 'Unique Barbados Wedding Favors' to sound more funny."
    • "Change 'Photography Tips and Tricks' to Page Type = Blog and Section = core."
    • "Add a new Buyer Guide under 'Wedding Photography Category' about 'How to choose a wedding photographer in Barbados'."

  3. Submit your instruction with the arrow (↑).

  4. The table refreshes to show applied changes.

  5. Use Create Article again for newly updated rows.

Best practices:

  • One instruction per change for accuracy.
  • Use quotes around exact page titles.
  • Always check row statuses after changes.

Troubleshooting: If DKN or on-page changes applied via Vibe Coding do not appear on your live site, check whether a custom script (e.g., in a site builder like Lovable or Webflow) is intercepting and reverting DOM changes made by the OTTO script.

7) Recommended Workflow

  1. Fill out Business Information completely.
  2. Generate your Topical Map (DKN).
  3. Use filters to focus on high-priority categories/pages.
  4. Review suggested 4–5 keywords (remember: top 3 flow into Content Genius).
  5. Launch Create Article for priority pages → confirm creation in Content Genius.
  6. Apply Vibe Coding adjustments for strategy refinements.
  7. Publish directly to your CMS using OTTO's CMS connectors.

🆕 Tooltips Added to DKN & Bulk Upload Window

We've introduced new contextual tooltips across the Domain Knowledge Network (DKN) and the Bulk Upload Window to make the content creation workflow more straightforward, more intuitive, and easier to navigate.

These improvements help users understand exactly what each field means, what to enter, and how the system uses their inputs before generating content.

🧠 1. Tooltips in the Domain Knowledge Network (DKN)

The DKN now includes helpful tooltips across key metadata fields.

These appear when hovering over an ⓘ icon or field label.

What's improved:

  • 📝 Clear explanations for each DKN field
  • 🧩 Contextual guidance on how DKN inputs influence content generation
  • 🔎 Better visibility into field purpose (entity, brand info, product info, structure guidance, etc.)
  • ↔️ Consistent tooltip style across all DKN phases

This update eliminates guesswork, enabling users to structure their Knowledge Network with confidence.

📤 2. Tooltips in the Bulk Upload Window

The Bulk Upload flow now includes tooltips to guide users through each step before uploading or generating large batches of content.

What's improved:

  • 📌 Clarification of required fields vs optional fields
  • ⚙️ Guidance on how each field affects bulk generation
  • 📂 Explanation of folder behavior and content placement rules
  • 🎯 Better alignment with the new Bulk Generation Confirmation Window
  • 🚫 Reduced risk of incorrect or incomplete uploads

These tooltips help ensure users understand the parameters they are setting before committing to bulk generation.

✨ Why This Matters

Adding tooltips to these two high-impact areas:

  • Makes Content Genius far more beginner-friendly
  • Reduces support tickets related to unclear fields