Build Extendable Articles with Chipp
Turn your static articles into interactive knowledge bases by letting readers ask questions, explore sources, and extend discussions beyond the original content all in under three minutes with Chipp.
Blog posts and articles often leave readers with questions, wanting to dig deeper into sources, or curious to explore related ideas. With Chipp, you can transform any article into an interactive experience that grows and evolves through reader engagement. By adding an AI-powered discussion component to your content, you're creating opportunities for deeper understanding and meaningful interactions right alongside your writing.
What are Extendable Articles?
Extendable articles, coined by Dan Shipper at Every, go beyond traditional static content by incorporating an AI-powered discussion partner right alongside your text. This companion can:
Reference all source materials used in your article
Answer questions about specific points
Help readers explore topics you couldn't fully cover
Enable readers to challenge ideas and extend the discussion
Building Your First Extendable Article
The process is straightforward and takes just minutes:
Set Up Your Chat
Go to chipp.ai and create a new chat
Name it based on your article topic
Create a prompt that defines how the AI should interact with readers
Use Chipp's prompt generator to expand your basic instructions into a comprehensive prompt
Add Your Knowledge Base
Import your main article URL
Add all reference materials and source articles
Include supporting content like YouTube videos or entire websites
Let Chipp crawl and process each source
Configure the Experience
Add suggested conversation starters
Include key questions readers might want to explore
Customize the appearance to match your brand
Embed in Your Platform
Generate the iframe embed code
Add it to your blog platform (works with Ghost and other platforms)
Position it within your article where readers can best engage with it
Streamlining Your Workflow
Save time on future articles by:
Using the duplicate feature to clone successful setups
Just updating sources and article-specific details
Maintaining your base prompt and tweaking as needed
Conclusion
Extendable articles represent a powerful way to share knowledge that grows beyond your initial writing. With Chipp, you can build these interactive experiences in minutes, giving your readers the ability to explore, question, and learn more deeply from your content. The process is simple, but the impact on reader engagement can be profound.
Ready to make your articles extendable? Visit Chipp now to get started. We're excited to see how you'll use this tool to transform your content into dynamic knowledge spaces.