Content Genius does not accept uploaded content briefs. The platform generates its own brief automatically as part of a five-stage AI pipeline. You guide the output through keyword inputs, a heading review, and optional plain-text instructions — not by uploading a file or document. Although you cannot supply your own brief, the system-generated Content Brief can be exported after generation completes.

## 🔄 How the Pipeline Works

When you submit an article title and target domain, Content Genius runs five automated stages in sequence:

1. **Information Retrieval** — live SERP and source analysis
2. **Knowledge Graph Structuring** — topic and entity mapping
3. **Heading Alignment** — generates an H1/H2/H3 outline for your review
4. **Content Brief Generation** — the system builds the brief internally from collected data
5. **Synthesis and Microagent Refinement** — the article is drafted and polished by AI

Stage 4, **Content Brief Generation**, is a fully automated system step. The platform creates the brief from its own research — you do not supply or upload one.

## 📋 Step-by-Step: Creating an Article

1. Open **Content Genius** (Left sidebar → Content → Content Genius) and start a new article.
2. Enter your **article title** and **target domain** (both required).
3. Optionally add up to 3 **target keywords**, a **language**, and a **location**.
4. The system runs information retrieval and generates a headings outline automatically.
5. Review the outline — you can edit, reorder, or remove headings before approving.
6. Click **Generate**. An **Additional Instructions** text field appears — use it to add plain-text guidance such as tone preferences, formatting requirements, or content focus. This is a text field, not a file upload.
7. Wait 2–3 minutes for generation to complete.
8. Once complete, the system-generated **Content Brief** can be exported if you need it for reference or external use.
9. Refine the draft using the built-in microagents for tone, clarity, internal links, visuals, and more.

## ⚠️ Limitations to Know

- There is no file attachment option at any stage — no PDF, Word document, or Google Doc upload. You cannot replace the system-generated brief with one of your own.
- The **Additional Instructions** field accepts plain text only (not a document or brief template); use it for tone, style, formatting guidance, and content focus.
- Maximum of 3 keywords per article at creation time.
- Once article generation starts, it cannot be interrupted mid-run.
- Currently, Content Genius generates standard articles. Support for additional content types — including service pages, listicles, product pages, and about pages — is awaiting release.

## 💬 Need More Help?

If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type **human teammate** to be connected with a member of our team.