Max Mode

Max Mode uses the most capable AI models at every step of the pipeline, producing the highest quality output for your most important content.

What is Max Mode?

Max Mode upgrades every AI model in the generation pipeline to the most powerful available option:

When to Use Max Mode

Recommended For

• High-stakes content - Whitepapers, executive communications
• Complex topics - Technical deep-dives, nuanced arguments
• Flagship content - Pillar pages, cornerstone articles
• Thought leadership - Original perspectives and insights
• Long-form content - Comprehensive guides over 2000 words

Standard Mode is Fine For

• Regular blog posts - Standard SEO content
• Updates and news - Time-sensitive announcements
• High-volume needs - When you need many pieces quickly
• Drafts and iterations - Early exploration of topics

Token Cost

Max Mode uses 4x the tokens of standard mode:

• Standard mode: 1 token per page
• Max mode: 4 tokens per page
• Max mode + Research: 8 tokens per page

The additional cost reflects the premium API pricing for the most capable models.

Time Impact

Max Mode takes up to 5x longer than standard mode:

• Standard mode: 30-60 seconds per page
• Max mode: 2-5 minutes per page

Premium models use extended processing time to produce more sophisticated reasoning and output.

Quality Improvements

Better Reasoning

Premium writing models use advanced reasoning to:

• Handle complex, multi-step arguments
• Identify and address potential counterarguments
• Create more logical content structure
• Catch subtle inconsistencies

Deeper Analysis

Premium critique models provide:

• More thorough review of draft content
• Better identification of weak claims
• More specific improvement suggestions
• Higher accuracy in fact-checking

Richer Search

Premium research offers:

• Deeper source exploration
• Better source quality assessment
• More comprehensive fact extraction
• Superior synthesis of multiple sources

Combining with Research Mode

For maximum quality, combine Max Mode with Research Mode:

• Best models + real-time information
• 8 tokens per page
• 3-5 minutes per page
• Ideal for flagship content that needs to be both accurate and sophisticated

Best Practices

• Reserve for important content - Don't use for everything
• Invest in objectives - Better prompts maximize Max Mode value
• Allow extra time - Don't rush Max Mode builds
• Review carefully - Even great models benefit from human review
• Compare outputs - Try same objective in both modes to see difference

Email Notifications

Since Max Mode builds take longer, we recommend enabling email notifications:

• Get notified when your build completes
• No need to keep the browser tab open
• Start your build and continue other work