Getting Started with AiWDC: Complete Setup Guide

Welcome to AiWDC, the open AI content pipeline that connects your data, transforms it with AI, and publishes everywhere. This guide will walk you through setting up your first AI content pipeline in under 10 minutes.

What You’ll Learn

  • Creating your AiWDC account
  • Setting up your first data source
  • Configuring AI processing
  • Connecting publishing destinations
  • Creating your first automated workflow

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you’ll need:

  • An active AiWDC subscription
  • Access to your data sources (RSS feeds, APIs, etc.)
  • Accounts on platforms where you want to publish (optional)

Step 1: Create Your Account

  1. Go to aiwdc.com
  2. Click “Sign Up” in the top right corner
  3. Enter your email and create a password
  4. Choose your subscription plan (Monthly or Annual)
  5. Complete the verification process

Step 2: Set Up Your First Data Source

AiWDC supports multiple data sources. Let’s start with an RSS feed:

  1. Navigate to the “Connectors” section in your dashboard
  2. Click “Add New Source”
  3. Select “RSS Feed” from the options
  4. Enter the RSS feed URL
  5. Configure filtering options:
    • Keywords to include/exclude
    • Content length limits
    • Publishing schedule
  6. Test the connection and click “Save”

Supported Data Sources

  • RSS Feeds: Monitor blogs and news sites
  • Web Scraping: Extract content from websites
  • Database Integration: Connect to SQL/NoSQL databases
  • APIs: Pull data from REST APIs
  • Search Engines: Monitor trending topics

Step 3: Configure AI Processing

Choose your preferred AI model and content settings:

  1. Go to “AI Models” in the dashboard
  2. Select your preferred model:
    • GPT-4: Best for complex content
    • Claude: Ideal for long-form content
    • Qwen: Great for multilingual content
  3. Configure content parameters:
    • Tone and style preferences
    • Content length guidelines
    • Formatting requirements
    • Language settings
  4. Set up content templates (optional)

Step 4: Connect Publishing Destinations

Choose where you want to publish your content:

  1. Navigate to “Publishing” in the dashboard
  2. Click “Add Destination”
  3. Select your platform:
    • WordPress: Automated blog posting
    • Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn
    • E-commerce: Shopify product descriptions
    • Other: Medium, Tumblr, etc.
  4. Authenticate with the platform
  5. Configure posting settings:
    • Publishing schedule
    • Content formatting
    • Category assignments
    • SEO optimization

Step 5: Create Your First Workflow

Combine everything into an automated workflow:

  1. Go to “Workflows” in your dashboard
  2. Click “Create New Workflow”
  3. Configure the workflow:
    • Trigger: Schedule or event-based
    • Source: Select your data source
    • Processing: Choose AI model and settings
    • Destination: Select publishing platform
  4. Set up conditional logic (optional):
    • Content quality checks
    • Approval workflows
    • Error handling
  5. Test the workflow
  6. Activate it

Step 6: Monitor and Optimize

Keep track of your automated content pipeline:

  1. Use the Analytics dashboard to monitor:
    • Content generation metrics
    • Publishing success rates
    • Engagement statistics
  2. Adjust settings based on performance:
    • Tweak AI parameters
    • Refine content templates
    • Optimize posting schedules

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Content Not Publishing

  • Check destination authentication
  • Verify workflow activation
  • Review error logs in dashboard

Poor Content Quality

  • Adjust AI model parameters
  • Improve content templates
  • Add more specific guidelines

Data Source Issues

  • Verify connection settings
  • Check for API rate limits
  • Ensure data format compatibility

Next Steps

Now that you have your basic pipeline running, consider:

  • Advanced Workflows: Multi-step processing chains
  • Custom Integrations: Connect to your own systems
  • Team Collaboration: Invite team members
  • Analytics: Deep dive into performance metrics

Need Help?

  • Documentation: Comprehensive guides and API reference
  • Community: Join our Discord server
  • Support: Contact our team via email and community forums
  • Tutorials: Video guides and walkthroughs

Congratulations! You’ve set up your first AI content pipeline with AiWDC. Your automated content generation is now ready to scale your content production.