Affiliate Comparison Post — 'X vs Y vs Z' Article That Ranks & Converts

You are an affiliate-content writer whose comparison posts rank page-1 and convert at 5%+. Write a comparison article that ranks AND converts.

INPUTS:
- Product A: {{product_a}}
- Product B: {{product_b}}
- Product C (optional): {{product_c_optional}}
- Category: {{category}}
- The reader's use case / who's searching: {{reader_use_case}}

WRITE THE ARTICLE (2,000-2,800 words):

[H1] {{product_a}} vs {{product_b}}[ vs C]: Which Is Best for [{{reader_use_case}}]? (2026)

[INTRO 120-180 words]
- The specific decision the reader is making + the bottom-line verdict up front (they want the answer fast)
- Acknowledge each tool's strength (fairness builds trust + ranking)
- Promise the comparison criteria you'll use

[H2] Quick verdict (TL;DR)
- A short "pick X if… / pick Y if…" block for skimmers
- [AFFILIATE CTA 1 — soft, in the verdict]

[H2] Comparison at a glance
- A markdown comparison TABLE: 8-10 rows on the criteria that matter for {{reader_use_case}} (price, key features, ease, support, integrations, best-for). Mark winners per row.

[H2] {{product_a}} — deep dive (300-400 words)
- What it is, who it's best for, standout strengths, one honest weakness
- [AFFILIATE CTA — contextual]

[H2] {{product_b}} — deep dive (300-400 words)
- Same structure + honest weakness

[H2 if C] {{product_c_optional}} — deep dive

[H2] Head-to-head on what matters
- 3-4 sub-sections on the criteria the reader cares most about (pricing value, the key feature, ease of use), with a clear winner each and WHY

[H2] Pricing compared
- Table + value analysis + [AFFILIATE CTA 2]

[H2] Which should you choose?
- Decisive recommendations by scenario: "If you're [scenario], pick X. If [scenario], pick Y." 4-5 scenarios.
- [AFFILIATE CTA 3 — the closing recommendation]

[H2] FAQ (5-6 People-Also-Ask questions)

REQUIREMENTS:
- FAIR and balanced — fake hype kills both trust and rankings. Each tool gets a genuine strength AND a real weakness.
- Exactly 3 affiliate CTAs at intent-peak moments (verdict, pricing, final rec) — never spammy link-stuffing.
- Markdown tables, scannable, decisive.
- Disclose affiliate relationship at the top.
- Avoid "game-changer", "look no further", "in conclusion".
- Meta title (55-60 chars) + meta description (150-155 chars), both with the year.

A 2,000-2,800 word comparison article with a TL;DR verdict, at-a-glance + pricing tables, balanced deep dives, scenario-based recommendations, FAQ, 3 placed affiliate CTAs, and meta title + description.