Automated AI Blogging System

Introduction

• Setting up an AI automated blogging system takes the latest news in your niche and turns it into a blog post, posting it automatically.
• Process used to be manual, costly, and time-consuming; now, AI can do it quickly and cheaply.
• Helena: AI optimization expert.
• Potential to earn up to $30,000 annually or $576 monthly from this automation.
• Tutorial includes four strategies to monetize your blog.

Steps to Set Up the Automated Blogging System

1. Google News

• Navigate to Google News.
• Search for the topic you want to blog about (e.g., artificial intelligence).
• Copy the URL for the desired news articles.

2. Create an RSS Feed

• Go to rssa (RSS feed generator).
• Register for a free account and create a new feed using the copied URL from Google News.
• Save and copy the generated RSS feed URL.

3. Make.com

• Register on make.com (RPA tool, no-code automation).
• Start a new scenario: set RSS feed as a trigger (watch new RSS articles).
• Set up modules for OpenAI, RSS feeds, and WordPress posts.

Connecting to OpenAI

• Use model GPT-4T0 (latest, can access the web).
• Get API key from OpenAI platform and insert it into make.com.

4. Generating Blog Content

• Use OpenAI for the blog title, image generation, and blog content creation.
• Provide specific prompts and dynamic variables for high-quality results.

5. Blog Image Generation

• Generate image prompts using OpenAI's DALL-E 3 model.
• Save the generated image via the WordPress media item module.

6. Posting to WordPress

• Use a hosting service like SiteGround for the WordPress site.
• Install the Make plugin (formerly Integromat Connector).
• Use Make plugin's API key for connecting back to Make.com.
• Configure the new post with the title, content, and image generation modules.

7. Final Testing and Adjustments

• Run a test to see if the post is created correctly.
• Tweak settings (e.g., draft status) and add any additional modules as needed.

Monetization Strategies

1. CPC or CPM Ads

• Sign up for Google AdSense and display ads.
• Earn money from ad views and clicks.

2. Monthly Sponsorship

• Directly sell ads to advertisers.
• Aim for $2500/month in ads, potentially split among several advertisers for feasibility.

3. Affiliate Marketing

• Join Amazon Affiliates or ClickBank.
• Promote products through affiliate links in blog posts.
• Earn commissions on sales generated through your links.

4. Selling Your Own Products

• Create and sell ebooks or courses relevant to your blog's niche.

Additional Opportunities

Paid Writing for Publications

• Write articles for various publications that pay for guest contributions:
  • Smashing Magazine: $200-$250
  • Copy Hacker: $300-$1000
  • Income Diary: $150-$300
  • etc. (15+ listed in the lecture)
• Explore platforms such as Pro Blogger, The Sun Magazine, Writers Weekly, etc.

Resources and Next Steps

• Join Helena's Skool community for automations and resources.
• Sign up for Helena's free course on AI and automations.
• Like, subscribe, and explore monetization methods.