Roundups are not new. We have nearly two decades of data that prove that this type of content produces measurable business results.
Media companies like BuzzFeed proved that Roundups are very shareable on social media and because they are easy-to-digest, a Roundup is engaging for readers and can drive a call-to-action.
Websites and blogs that create and publish Roundups are considered authority sites in Google Search, consistently ranking at the top of Google Search results, especially for search queries relating to consumer research. Looking for landscaping ideas? ideas for improving your home office? baby gift ideas? Search Google and you'll see the top results are roundups.
What has changed in the age of AI is the path to creating a Roundup. In the past, creating a good Roundup took time to research, write, code, and publish. They required excessive time and a blend of skills.
Google: We use Google for research and we can discover content, but we spend too much time parsing through search results. The content is not personalized for us because it wasn't created for us. It was created for Google search.
ChatGPT: ChatGPT is great for research, but we get answers to questions. Anything that requires real time data (i.e pricing) or visuals that we need to make decisions, isn't part of the ChatGPT experience. It's a 1-on-1 conversation between you and a chatbot, which also means it's not shareable content and you can't discover research from people you follow or trust.
Social Networks: Our networks are great for research IF the people we trust had actionable recommendations. People ask for recommendations but responses lack depth because people just don't have the time to research and write about it.
Pinterest: Simple and visual, but not much else. It's ideal for design research/ inspiration, or maybe if you're planning a wedding, but it's not actionable content. It's more like a visual bookmarking tool.
Roundups: Combines all of the above to make research more delightful. A draft research report is generated for you with AI in seconds. It incorporates your preferences, real time data (i.e. Pricing), it's visual, and because the output is structured more like a blog, it's shareable across social networks. With Roundups, you're more like a curator, an editor, a publisher, and an influencer. Make it easier for yourself and your friends to make informed decisions faster.
We're launching with product Roundups but see a future for Roundups as the standard for generating, pubishing, and monetizing research across a wide range of niches well suited for the Roundups format.