How to Generate Table of Contents Automatically

HOWTO

Create TOCs That Improve UX — Start your topic-based website with Summrly and generate AI-powered navigation

Welcome

Get started with Summrly

Create Your First Topic

Set up your content focus

Add Keywords

Optimize for search engines

Brand Details

Tell us about your business

Complete Setup

Start creating content

Get Started with Summrly

Let's get you set up with your first content topic. This will only take a few minutes.

What to Expect

We'll guide you through 5 simple steps to create your first content topic:

Choose a topic - The main subject you want to create content about
Add keywords - Terms your audience searches for
Set brand details - Tell us about your business
Select template - Choose your content layout
Start creating - Generate your first content

Brand Details & Template

Tell us about your business and choose a content template

Why this matters

This information helps us tailor the content to your brand's voice and style. We'll use it to:

Match your brand's tone and personality
Incorporate your unique value propositions
Reference your products/services naturally
Maintain consistency across all content

Brand Name*

Website URL We'll use this to understand your existing content

Contact Email*

AI API Key Leave blank to use our default key

Preferred Content Tone*

Tone Preview:

Our professional tone creates content that is polished, well-researched, and authoritative while maintaining clarity and precision in communication.

Select Template

Choose a layout for your content

Published on: | Author: Summrly Team

Generate Table of Contents Automatically — For Better Readability and SEO

You don’t need to manually create a TOC for every long-form post. With Summrly, you create a content-first website where AI automatically generates a clickable, SEO-friendly table of contents — so readers can jump to what matters and Google understands your structure.

Why a Content-First Website Wins at User Experience

Long articles without navigation lose readers. Summrly adds a dynamic TOC with anchor links to H2s and H3s — improving engagement, reducing bounce rate, and boosting SEO.

How to Generate a TOC in 5 Steps

Create Your First Topic – Enter your niche (e.g., “how-to guides,” “ultimate resources”).
Set Up Your Content Focus – Choose a long-form topic (e.g., “complete guide to SEO”).
Add Keywords – Let AI suggest subtopic headings for the TOC.
Brand Details – Add your tone and brand voice.
Complete Setup – AI generates a full article with automatic TOC and anchor links.

Want readers to stay longer and engage more?

Enter your topic in the form above and let Summrly generate your first article with an auto-generated TOC — no manual work needed.

Case Study: SEO Growth Lab

A blog’s 3,000-word guides had high bounce rates. They used Summrly to generate AI-powered articles with automatic TOCs. Click-through to sections increased by 68%, and average time on page rose from 2.1 to 5.4 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can AI create a good table of contents?
Yes. Summrly analyzes your content structure and generates a logical, clickable TOC.
Can I edit the TOC?
Absolutely. All TOCs are fully editable — rename, reorder, or hide sections.
Does it work with anchor links?
Yes. Each TOC item links to the corresponding section — perfect for long-form content.
Will this help my SEO?
Yes. TOCs improve site structure, user engagement, and keyword clustering — all SEO positives.
How do I get started?
Enter your topic in the form above and generate your first TOC-powered article. Create TOCs That Improve UX — Start your topic-based website with Summrly and generate AI-powered navigation.

Summary

You don’t need to build a TOC manually. With Summrly, you create a content-first website that automatically generates clickable, SEO-friendly tables of contents — so readers stay engaged and Google rewards your structure. Enter your topic in the form above and start publishing better long-form content.