AI Blogging Automation System

Step by step

The process begins with selecting a niche and keywords. The speaker uses an AI niche hunter tool (link provided in the video description) to identify sub-niches and related keywords within a chosen niche. For example, choosing "Smart Home Devices" might lead to sub-niches like "Smart Home Security," from which you'd select a cluster of 20 keywords.

Next, the automation is built in Make.com. This involves connecting various modules in a specific sequence:

1. Webhook Trigger: A custom URL is created; clicking this URL initiates the entire automation process. A closing window module is also added for user experience.

2. Airtable Data Source: The automation pulls data from Airtable, specifically the "Record ID" of a particular article (each article has a unique record). This record contains the target keyword.

3. Claude AI (Outline Generation): Claude AI receives the keyword as a prompt and generates a detailed SEO-optimized content outline in JSON format. This step uses a custom AI prompt (available via a link in the video description). The speaker reinforces the keyword for Claude by including it in a second message. A JSON creator module then formats the outline into a structured JSON data.

4. Claude AI (Article Writing): Claude AI uses the JSON outline to generate the main body of the article in Markdown format. The instruction here is to use the H2 headings from the outline to create a conversational main body, excluding the title, introduction, and conclusion (those will be added later).

5. OpenAI (Image Generation): OpenAI is used in two steps: First, to generate an image prompt based on the keyword. Second, to actually create the image using the generated prompt. This ensures a more relevant image than simply using the keyword alone.

6. Markdown to HTML Conversion: The Markdown article is converted into HTML format for compatibility with Google Docs.

7. Google Docs Integration: A Google Doc is created with a title derived from the keyword. The generated HTML, along with the image URL from OpenAI, is added to the Google Doc.

8. Airtable Update: The automation updates the corresponding Airtable record with information like the completed Google Doc URL, the image URL and the generated article text.

9. WordPress Publishing: Finally, the content is published as a draft in WordPress, allowing for manual review and final adjustments before publishing live.

The entire process is visual in Make.com. You can view each module's inputs and outputs, allowing for adjustments as needed. Importantly, the speaker emphasizes the need for human input at both the keyword selection phase (to focus on profitable topics) and at the end (to review and improve the AI-generated content). Tools like Ahrefs can help evaluate keyword competition, and the speaker strongly advises humanizing the content after generation, which would involve making it more engaging, adding unique perspectives and adding more images.

Overview

• Creating an AI blogging automation system to publish content automatically.
• Utilizes Claude AI for keyword generation, writes content, and publishes to WordPress.
• Can significantly increase blog traffic and revenue through ads and affiliate marketing.

Tools and Platforms

• Make.com: Automation tool used to string together different processes.
• Airtable: Used as a data source.
• DALL-E 3: For image generation.
• Google Docs: For document creation.
• WordPress: Platform for publishing the content.

Process Steps

1. Keyword Research

   • Use AI tools to identify highly monetizable keywords.
   • Example niche: Smart Home Devices (e.g., smart home security, smart lighting).
   • Use custom AI frameworks provided via a link.

2. Automation with Make.com

   • Visual platform to automate processes.
   • Starts with a webhook (a URL that triggers the process).
   • Uses Airtable for data sourcing and record-keeping.
   • Connects various modules (e.g., Claude AI, JSON creator) to create and format content.

3. Content Creation and Formatting

   • AI generates an outline based on keywords.
   • JSON formatting for structured content.
   • Claude AI writes main article body in markdown format.
   • OpenAI used for generating image prompts and creating images.
   • Google Docs for compiling the final article with images.

4. Publishing

   • Content is uploaded to Airtable for updates and tracking.
   • Final publish to WordPress as a draft for review and manual updates.

Human Input

• Essential at the beginning for keyword selection and at the end for content review.
• Ensure content quality by humanizing and adding unique insights.

SEO and Content Strategy

• Focus on dominating a sub-niche with 10-20 keywords.
• Differentiate between informational and transactional content.
• Use tools like Ahrefs for validating keywords and assessing competition.
• Create content clusters for topical authority.

Monetization

• Affiliate marketing: Write affiliate posts and informational content.
• Ads: Use platforms like Mediavine for ad revenue.
• Combine affiliate links, ads, and personal product promotions in content.

Additional Insights

• Importance of going deep in niche topics for topical authority.
• Focus on less competitive niche areas (e.g., hobbies) to outcompete larger media sites.
• Continuously update frameworks and automation for better efficiency.

Resources and Support

• Access to AI frameworks and courses is available through links provided.
• Join a community for further support and learning opportunities.

This detailed lecture walks through the process of setting up an AI-based blogging system, emphasizing the balance between automation and strategic human involvement for optimizing content creation and monetization.