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Resource Discovery and Resource Curation microservices are essential tools that streamline the content development process. These microservices work collaboratively to automatically search the internet for relevant news, articles, blogs, and videos, while also generating insightful and creative pitch ideas. Their primary function is to find and filter the most up-to-date and reliable sources for stories. This automation allows for a more efficient and productive workflow for content creators.
In the Resource Discovery process, the microservice runs 24/7, sifting through sources based on a meticulous selection of keywords, phrases, and topics of interest from an extensive Topicmap. These sources encompass a wide array of mediums, including news, articles, blogs, and whitepapers, among others.
Subsequently, the automated curation process synthesizes these discovered sources to generate pitch ideas for potential articles, which are then presented to the user for final evaluation and curation. This seamless integration of discovery and curation streamlines the content development process, empowering users to focus on the creative and inspiring aspects of storytelling without being burdened by mundane tasks like copying, pasting, and organizing information.
Author: Mark Fox
The human curation process is designed to be effortless for the user, akin to casually scrolling through Instagram. With everything else automated, the user can concentrate solely on evaluating the relevance and creativity of the story pitches and accompanying sources.
Hundreds of pitch ideas are presented to the user, each of which can be voted on with a simple Yes, No, or Maybe. A “Yes” vote means the pitch idea is approved and immediately integrated into the database for potential use in creating a new story. Conversely, a “No” vote results in the pitch idea being removed. A “Maybe” vote allows for further consideration by the user or team members, with the idea reappearing in the next voting round for a final decision. This process streamlines content development by allowing users to efficiently sift through and curate pitch ideas without the burden of repetitive and mechanical tasks.
Author: Mark Fox
The "Yes, No, Maybe" pattern employs a human-centric approach to significantly enhance the content development process. By automating routine tasks, this method allows individuals to concentrate on critical decision-making, liberating them from mundane activities and enabling more strategic use of their time. This approach not only streamlines operations but also maximizes the value of human judgment and creativity in the selection and refinement of content. As a result, it leads to a more efficient workflow where professionals can focus their skills and insights on producing high-quality, impactful material.