2026-01-09 Feature Memo
CZON can generate various types of summaries for each article to meet different use cases and platform requirements. Here are some common summary types and their purposes:
By Length/Format
| Length/Type | Character Count | Example Use Case | Example Generation Prompt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Summary | 50-100 chars | SEO meta description, social card snippet | "Summarize the core value of this article in one sentence, under 100 characters." |
| Short Summary | 150-250 chars | Article list preview, RSS feed description | "Summarize the main content in 2-3 sentences, highlighting the core point." |
| Medium Summary | 300-500 chars | Email newsletter content, newsletter intro | "Summarize the article in a paragraph, including key arguments and conclusions." |
| Long Summary | 800-1200 chars | Audio script, quick-read version | "Provide a detailed summary of the article's full structure, including main arguments and examples." |
| Bullet Summary | 5-8 bullet points | Quick scan, presentation outline | "Extract 5 core points from this article and list them with bullet points." |
| Outline Summary | Hierarchical structure | Content navigation, mind map | "Extract the hierarchical outline of the article, including all section headings." |
By Specific Use Case/Scenario
1. SEO Optimization
- Meta Description: 50-160 characters, includes target keywords, designed to attract clicks.
- Structured Data Summary: For schema.org markup like FAQ, HowTo, Article.
- Title Optimization Suggestions: Generate multiple alternative titles (question-based, numbered list, guide-style, etc.).
2. Social Media Distribution
- Twitter/X: ~280 characters, may need to be split into threads, includes hashtag suggestions.
- LinkedIn: ~300 characters, more professional and formal tone.
- Facebook: ~150 characters, more casual and easy to understand.
- Instagram: ~125 characters + emoji suggestions.
- Threads: 500 characters, conversational tone.
- Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book): ~100 characters, more colloquial, includes topic tags.
3. Content Preview & Navigation
- Table of Contents Summary: Displayed at the article beginning, e.g., "This article will cover: 1... 2... 3..."
- Reading Progress Hints: Brief previews for each upcoming section.
- Related Article Matching Summary: Used for "You Might Also Like" recommendation cards.
4. Accessibility & Assistive Features
- Alt-text Summary: Generates detailed descriptions for complex charts and infographics.
- Podcast/Audio Script: A version suitable for reading aloud, with natural pause markers.
- Simplified Version: Reduces complexity for novice readers.
5. Content Management & Analysis
- Editorial Summary: For editors/reviewers, highlights article strengths and areas for improvement.
- Keyword Summary: Extracts core terms, named entities, and technical concepts.
- Sentiment/Tone Analysis: Identifies the article's overall tone (academic, humorous, critical, etc.).
6. Commercial Use
- Press Release Summary: A version suitable for media distribution.
- Product Documentation Summary: Highlights key features, problems solved, and target users.
- Sales Material Summary: Transforms content into descriptions of customer pain points and solutions.
Key Insights
Different platforms have different "languages": Twitter needs a hook, LinkedIn needs professionalism, Xiaohongshu needs approachability.
Summaries are also content strategy: Good summaries can increase click-through rates by over 30%.
Automation frees up creative time: Authors no longer need to manually rewrite copy for each platform.
Most practical advice: Start by implementing SEO summaries and list preview summaries, as these are essential for any blog/website. Social media summaries can be a second phase, as user preferences for social channels vary greatly.
With this design, CZON not only helps users translate content but also helps them package and distribute it, creating a more complete value loop.
