How to Build a Website - Lesson #09: Using AI to Write Product Roundups

Introduction

Welcome back to our course on creating a WordPress website from scratch, where we guide you from having no idea to a fully finished WordPress website with a plethora of articles and affiliate links. This course is completely free, and I am excited to take you through the process step by step, ensuring you can build your own site as we go along.

Recap of Previous Lessons

In the first video, we chose a niche—home decor. I shared insights on picking a niche that suits your interests and strengths. We progressed to keyword research, where we explored various methods to find viable keywords and clustered them into blog post titles. Next, we secured a domain name, opting for an expired domain while also exploring options for new domain names. After that, I guided you through registering with Cloudways as our hosting provider, connecting our domain, and configuring WordPress with our chosen theme—Blocksy—with GenerateBlocks.

Additionally, we created a dynamic landing page optimized for performance across devices. This video focuses on leveraging AI to write product roundup posts for Amazon, using a tool called Zim Writer to generate content efficiently.

Setting Up Zim Writer

Before diving into writing AI-generated product roundups, ensure you have the following prepared:

• Zim Writer License: This tool will generate our content.
• Text API Key: Obtain this from OpenAI or similar services as it is central to generating AI content.
• Image API: This could be from models like Flux, Stable Diffusion, or others to produce relevant visuals.
• Scrape and API Key: Specifically, for Amazon, you will need the ScrapeAl API key to fetch information.

Once you've acquired all necessary keys, you'll connect Zim Writer to your WordPress site by entering your WordPress URL, username, and an application password, which serves as an API key for Zim Writer. Following this setup, Zim Writer will create a test blog post to ensure everything is functioning correctly.

Creating Product Roundup Posts

Our main goal is to generate a series of product roundups effectively. Head over to the Zim Writer interface and navigate to the Bulk Product Roundups section. Input a pluralized product name or type, and Zim Writer will search Amazon for related products. It’s important to remember that search results may not always align perfectly with your niche, so be sure to review and select the best products for your content.

Selecting Products

You can manually add or edit product URLs to ensure relevance. Zim Writer will typically return about 15 products based on your input. You have the flexibility to select how many products you want to include in your roundup. If you prefer randomizing selections, you can check that option.

Writing Style and Settings

When configuring the writing style, consider the voice used. Selecting a first-person voice might not be suitable in some cases, especially if the AI was responsible for the reviews. In such cases, I recommend using a second-person voice. You can also opt for literary devices to enhance engagement. Remember to enable key takeaways and adjust the formatting for readability.

Generating Content

Once you've set your parameters—it’s time to generate the content. Zim Writer will compile your roundup into a text file and HTML format which allows you to review content before publishing. Ensure you have the relevant image generation APIs set up for tailored images to accompany your articles.

Finalizing and Publishing

After reviewing content generated by Zim Writer, you’ll need to upload the articles to your WordPress site. Ensure you check settings for your product displays, possibly using a premium plugin for displaying product information effectively.

Remember, you can easily generate multiple product roundups by repeating this process, adjusting the focus and selection of products each time to avoid cannibalization.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to efficiently create high-quality product roundups that can attract traffic and potential affiliate sales.

Keywords

• WordPress
• Zim Writer
• Product roundups
• AI-generated content
• Amazon affiliate
• Image API
• Text API
• Content creation
• Blogging
• Home decor

FAQ

Q1: What is Zim Writer?
Zim Writer is a content generation tool that utilizes AI to help users create blog posts, product roundups, and other types of articles efficiently.

Q2: Do I need an API key for Zim Writer?
Yes, you need a Text API key, an Image API key, and a ScrapeAl API key to fully utilize Zim Writer’s capabilities.

Q3: Can I publish multiple product roundups at once?
Yes, after generating the content in batches, you can upload multiple articles to your WordPress site.

Q4: What style of writing should I use for product roundups?
While a first-person style may be engaging, it's often safer to use a second-person voice to maintain transparency about the content being AI-generated.

Q5: How can I ensure my product roundups are engaging?
Incorporating literary devices, key takeaways, and a captivating introduction can help make your product roundups more engaging for readers.