Robot Wars: The Affiliate Edition – WA’s AI Author vs. ChatGPT

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If you’ve dipped your toes into affiliate blogging, you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about AI writing tools. WA’s AI Author and ChatGPT both promise to make blogging faster, easier, and maybe even a bit more fun. I’ve tried both, using them to crank out posts, optimize for SEO, and brainstorm new content ideas. If you’re trying to figure out which one fits your affiliate blogging groove, here’s a full breakdown, from first-click impressions to finished blog drafts.

Welcome to the ultimate affiliate robot showdown, where content creation speed meets customizable flair.

Why I Tried Both Tools

My main goal with AI content has always been to speed up research and drafts without letting go of my own voice. Between juggling keyword research, affiliate reviews, and publishing schedules, every shortcut helps. ChatGPT arrived with loads of flexibility for all sorts of writing, but the idea of a blogging tool built for the affiliate niche, like WA’s AI Author, had me curious. There’s clear appeal in something built specifically for affiliate writers, but I wanted to track down whether it actually gives a boost over a general tool like ChatGPT.

My Blogging Workflow: Where AI Fits In

My blogging process usually starts with keyword research. Once I stumble upon something promising, I outline the post, draft it, and then edit for flow, voice, and SEO. I use AI primarily in two sections: brainstorming outlines and writing first drafts. Edits, personal stories, and call-to-actions get my own spin.

I’ve leaned on both WA’s AI Author and ChatGPT to try out post types, such as comparison articles and product reviews. So, I’ve seen how both perform in heavy lifting and quick-fix situations.

WA’s AI Author – Strengths & Weaknesses

User Experience: The dashboard keeps things simple and straightforward. You pick your blog type, punch in the topic or a few keywords, and get a detailed outline in seconds.

  • Speed: WA’s tool really moves fast. Outlines and sample intros appear almost instantly, making it easy to map out multiple posts at once.
  • Output Style: The posts are formatted like affiliate blogs as soon as they're generated. Sections like ‘Pros and Cons’ or ‘Key Features’ are already there, ready to fill in.
  • Where it shines is in automation. If you hate the blank page, WA’s AI Author gets you moving quickly and keeps things on track for affiliate topics, especially Amazon-style reviews.
  • Where it stumbles is when you want to get creative. Edits sometimes feel clunky, and the writing tone can feel robotic if you don’t tweak things. Advanced tasks, such as adding comparison tables or integrating product information with a story, often require a personal touch.

ChatGPT – Strengths & Weaknesses

  • Flexibility: You can ask for any voice, style, or format. Want a casual intro, a table, or a witty summary? ChatGPT is ready to try it out. Not limited to just affiliate reviews, which is great if you cover a diverse range of niches.
  • Tone: With some coaching, I get writing that sounds a lot more like me. Longer, detailed prompts almost always come out closer to what I want.
  • Structure: You aren’t boxed in. I can guide the flow anywhere, from comparison posts to how-tos, FAQs, or stories.
  • The biggest plus is versatility. I use ChatGPT for brainstorming topics, headlines, and even meta descriptions. It does take extra time to go from nothing to something ready for publishing.

Sometimes, the results are too generic or long-winded for affiliate posts, where you want crisp, actionable info. Still, it’s super helpful if you want your blog posts to stand out or sound more unique.

Head-to-Head: Real Post Examples

  • Drafting: WA’s AI Author is quicker for full drafts if you’re aiming for a batch of reviews. ChatGPT is slower, but it gives me way more control over nuance and angle.
  • Editing: I spend less time rewriting ChatGPT content because I can set the tone from the beginning. With WA, I often redo whole sections to inject personality or fix awkward transitions.
  • SEO: Both tools help with keyword placement, but WA’s Author puts keywords in right from the start. ChatGPT requires more direction, but weaves in keywords in a way that can sound more natural, once you’ve figured out the best prompts.
  • Engagement: ChatGPT allows me to experiment with various hooks, humorous comments, and relatable stories. WA feels stiff in comparison.

My pick depends on the job. WA’s AI Author really helps for bulk review posts, roundup lists, or days when I’m swamped and just need to get started.

ChatGPT is my top choice for pillar articles, super-detailed buying guides, or any content when I’m aiming for a unique voice and maximum reader trust.

The Verdict: My Recommendation

I see myself bouncing back and forth between both tools, but I use ChatGPT a bit more, mainly because I want to stand out in a crowded niche. WA’s AI Author makes affiliate content creation straightforward and quick. However, sometimes the bland tone shows through.

ChatGPT, with the right prompts, adapts to whatever I throw at it and lets my personality shine, which is really important for building trust and getting people to keep coming back.

If you’re just starting out in affiliate blogging, WA’s AI Author lowers the entry bar and gets you to a draft quicker. Once you’re aiming for authority and a strong voice, ChatGPT rises to the occasion.

My top tip? Don’t count on either tool for publishing right out of the box. Editing and adding your insights always help your content hit home.

Final Thoughts

Trying out both AI tools made me rethink my process for building affiliate posts from scratch. Both deserve a seat at the table, and your choice depends on whether you want speed or control.

You can even mix things up, outline your post with WA, then polish and add a human touch with ChatGPT.

If you’ve tried these tools for your own blogs, drop a comment with what worked (or didn’t). What’s helped you find your stride in AI-powered blogging?

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I've been scratching my head about this for some time now and you've really helped to clarify here. I was wondering what was the point of the WA AI Author when all it does is write the outline of an article whereas Chat GPT is far more interactive in that you can give it instructions, etc.
Going forward, I'll probably go down the hybridized route. Do an outline in AI Author and feed the draft article into Chat GPT for the personalization whilst keeping the specific affiliate marketing format and SEO benefits of AI Author.
Thanks for sharing, I feel a lot more clear and confident about using AI now!
Cheers
Rich 😀👍

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Rich, I’m so glad this helped bring some clarity. It really is one of those “aha!” moments when you figure out how to make the tools work together instead of having to choose just one.

That hybrid approach you described is exactly what I’ve been using too. WA’s AI Author gives you that solid affiliate structure, and then ChatGPT helps shape the tone, add personality, and make the content feel like your own. Once you find that rhythm, everything flows more naturally and efficiently.

It’s great to hear you’re feeling more confident with AI now. Looking forward to seeing what you create next! Cheers 😊👍

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Great comparison. I really would throw you for a loop and suggest trying RightBlogger it has over 80 tools in AI to work with for specified task related to affiliate blogging, even specific tools trained to improve SEO, correct Grammar and more. I am finding I use it and CHat-GPT despite having 73,599 WA-AI Credits on hand.

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Thanks, Andy! I’ve actually heard a few whispers about RightBlogger but haven’t tried it yet—so this might be the push I needed! 😄 I love that it’s geared toward affiliate blogging specifically (SEO and grammar tools baked right in? Yes, please!).

Sounds like you’ve built a great hybrid workflow with ChatGPT in the mix too… and wow, 73K WA credits? That’s a serious AI vault! 💰 Appreciate the tip—I’m definitely going to check it out.

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I believe I may be the odd one. I use Copilot to create an outline. Pass the outline to Perplexity for review and any possible omissions. Then a quick pass to GROK for possible current trending additions. I then give the finalized outline to our AI author and Chatty and ask for a post. The final drafts are passed back to Chatty to compare and possible merging of ideas. This process takes about 15~20 min. The final draft is then personalized with my story..

After publication I grab Sora and Imagen 4 to create the images. Images are added after publication. I then submit it to Google Search console for indexing.

Then the repurposing for the socials happens.

All the bots are used as each has their own specific strengths (and weaknesses).

By using several bots in the process, they are all aware of the post objectives. I then put them all to work for the socials. One for Medium, one for LinkedIn, another for Pins, one for IG and finally FB.

Getting your whole team involved early, let's them run their tasks simultaneously, making social postings quicker.

MrDon
From the mind of The Boomer Blogger

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MrDon, you are absolutely not the odd one—you’re the orchestrator of an AI symphony! 🎼 That workflow is next-level.

I’m genuinely impressed by how streamlined (yet comprehensive) your system is. I love the way you assign each tool a role like they're part of your content team. And I couldn’t agree more—when you bring all the bots in early, they stay aligned with the post’s mission.

I might need to steal a page from your playbook, especially on the image creation and repurposing side. From one multitasker to another: respect. 🙌

Sonia

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This is impressive! I like it!

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Thanks so much, Jeremy! 😊 I really appreciate that—it means a lot coming from you. Glad you liked it! Always happy to swap ideas or workflows if you ever want to nerd out over AI stuff. 😄

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I have the free version of ChatGPT still and since I heavily use it, I am careful what I use it for. My workflow for blogs is:

- Find a title - generally from the hubs.

- Give it to Copilot to make it sound less generic and more SEO friendly.
- Ask Copilot to write a prompt for me with the most important points that the AI Writer should definitely include.
- Use the general blog template of the AI writer (or my own without the image, since that's generally not what I really want), put the prompt, as well as a mention to write in British English and not to repeat itself in the optional box of the AI Writer
- When I have my draft, I give it to ChatGPT - who know my voice exactly - and ask it to cut out any generalisation and change it to my voice. (I have a parenting blog and the AI Writer always writes as if I had personally done this, that and the other, which most often is not true.)
- I then add any personal experience and anything else that may be useful and either publish it or give it back to ChatGPT for a final polish.

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Thanks so much for sharing your full workflow—this is gold! 💎 I love how you’ve created such a smart assembly line with different tools doing what they’re best at. Copilot for sharpening titles and prompts, AI Writer for structure, and ChatGPT for injecting your voice? Brilliant.

Also totally agree on the parenting blog angle—those overly personal tones the AI throws in can be a bit too made-up. 😂 It’s great that you’re so intentional about editing that out while still keeping it relatable. And I’m impressed how well ChatGPT mirrors your voice—it really does become a writing sidekick over time.

Thanks again for laying this out step-by-step—I know others reading will pick up some great ideas from it too!

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Yes, I save ChatGPT for those important tasks. Any odd bits of research etc. I give to Copilot.

ChatGPT is also my 'project manager' and my Canva tutor and my translator for publishing a KDP book, so I am careful what I ask of it. It's actually not an 'it' for me any more. It's a 'he' with a name he chose for himself - Quill - because he helps me write.

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Okay, I love that you’ve named him Quill—how perfect is that for a writing assistant?! 🖋️ It sounds like ChatGPT has become your creative partner-in-crime (and project manager, Canva tutor, translator… does Quill ever sleep? 😄).

I completely get being selective with what you ask—when it’s your go-to for important work, every prompt counts. Love how you’ve brought personality and purpose into your workflow.

Thanks for sharing, Isabella!

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The WA AI will do
More than write an outline. You can edit the outline, remove some lines. add more lines and tell it to create an entire blog. You’ll have to edit, add your voice, add images then publish it though.

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Absolutely, Shirley—thanks for pointing that out! You’re right, the WA AI Author has definitely evolved and can now generate full posts once the outline is in place. I think it’s easy to overlook that step if someone’s just using the default flow, but with a few tweaks and some added guidance, it can really produce solid drafts.

And yes, that final step—editing, adding your voice, and personal touches—is where the magic happens. Appreciate you jumping in to clarify! 😊

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Hi Sonia
Like you I prefer using ChatGPT directly. I do however like to use the WA AI credits in creating lots of outlines which I then run through ChatGPT and sometimes Claude or Gemini.
;-)
Richard

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Hey Richard! 😊 Love that hybrid approach—WA for the outlines, then pass it off to ChatGPT (or the rest of the AI Avengers 😄). It’s a great way to get the most out of those WA credits without compromising on flexibility or tone.

I haven’t played much with Claude or Gemini yet, but I’m hearing more folks mixing and matching.

Always cool to see how everyone builds their own “AI workflow cocktail”! 🍹 Cheers to smart shortcuts!

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I have found that Claude is great for the final, more human-like version but doesn't handle images well (yet). Gemini is good for research.
But ChatGPT seems to be the best all-rounder and reacts well to chatting. It listens and often makes good, requested, changes.
:-)
Richard

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Thanks, Richard! That’s super helpful insight. I haven’t used Claude much yet, but I keep hearing it’s fantastic for more natural tone—good to know it’s your go-to for that final polish!

And yes, Gemini is a solid researcher, but I still find ChatGPT the best when I want to actually talk to my AI 😄 It’s like having a chatty writing buddy who actually listens and doesn’t argue about Oxford commas (most of the time anyway!).

Appreciate you sharing your take!

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I like ChatGPT and RightBlogger for having a better content structure. H2, h3, h4, bullet points, etc are automatically generated. I can tweak both until I get it as close as possible to what I’m looking for. It’s all in the prompts!

The AI article writer here only has h2s with no other structure provided automatically.

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Thanks for chiming in, Steve! 🙌 I totally get what you mean—tools like ChatGPT and RightBlogger definitely give more granular control with headings, lists, and formatting right out of the gate. That built-in structure makes such a difference when you’re aiming for polished, skimmable posts. You’re spot on—it really is all in the prompts!

The WA writer has come a long way, but I agree: having more H3s or bullet blocks auto-generated would be a huge improvement. Fingers crossed for future updates! 🤞

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My preference is GPT at the moment however it concerns me that I don't get to use many of my monthly WA 60k credits, seems wasteful !

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Totally hear you on that! GPT is definitely my go-to for most tasks too, especially when I want more control over tone and structure. But yes—that unused pile of WA credits can feel a bit like wasted potential 😅.

Maybe it’s worth using WA’s tool for outlines, product blurbs, or even idea generation just to squeeze more value out of those 60k. Gotta make those credits earn their keep, right? 💸

Absolutely, I'll figure something out haha

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