Getting Started with AI Webmaster
This guide explains how to set up AI Webmaster, configure your own API key, run administrator-triggered AI-assisted tasks, and review results safely inside WordPress.
1. Install AI Webmaster
- Download the latest AI Webmaster plugin ZIP (planned for WordPress.org).
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New.
- Upload the plugin package, install it, and activate AI Webmaster after confirming that the package comes from a trusted source.
2. Configure Your API Key
- Go to AI Webmaster > Settings in your dashboard.
- Enter your own OpenAI API key. Read the API Keys guide.
- Save the settings and use the available connection control to verify the configuration before running an AI task.
3. Run a Supervised AI Task
- Go to AI Webmaster > Content Assistant in your dashboard.
- Enter a specific topic, objective, audience, and any relevant constraints for the content you want to create or improve.
- Click Generate to create AI-powered content.
- Review the output for accuracy, privacy, links, tone, and formatting. Edit it as needed and publish it only after it meets your requirements.
Step-by-Step Setup
Install AI Webmaster
- Obtain the AI Webmaster plugin package from a trusted, confirmed distribution source.
- Go to Plugins > Add New in WordPress.
- Upload, install, and activate AI Webmaster.
Configure the API Key
- Open AI Webmaster > Settings.
- Enter your own OpenAI API key. Learn how API keys work.
- Save the settings and confirm the connection before starting an administrator-triggered AI-assisted task.
Create and Review Your First AI-Assisted Content
- Go to AI Webmaster > Content Assistant.
- Enter a clear topic, intended audience, desired result, factual requirements, and any information the task must avoid.
- Click Generate and review the result.
- Check facts, links, wording, privacy, and formatting; then edit and publish only when the content is ready.
Best Practices for a Safe Start
- Keep API keys private: Store keys only in the intended plugin settings, never place them in page content or prompts, and never share them publicly.
- Review security guidance: Read the Security & Privacy guide guide before sending data to an external AI service.
- Start with a limited, non-sensitive task: Begin on a staging site or with non-sensitive content before using AI-assisted tasks on a live site.
- Check project updates: Review documented updates and compatibility information before applying a new plugin version.
- Use the documentation: For setup details and troubleshooting, visit the Documentation hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do AI features require an OpenAI API key?
AI features that use OpenAI require an OpenAI API key. Availability and requirements can depend on the configured feature. Read the API Keys guide for setup instructions.
Is AI Webmaster free to use?
Yes. AI Webmaster is a free WordPress plugin. Donations are optional and voluntary; they do not unlock features or create a subscription, and users remain responsible for any external service costs associated with their own accounts.
Where can I get support?
Read the Support page or email support@aiwebmaster.cloud.
Do I need coding skills to get started?
The setup guides WordPress users through configuration and administrator-supervised tasks. Basic familiarity with WordPress administration is helpful, but advanced development skills are not required for the initial setup.
What external services may AI Webmaster use?
When configured and triggered by the site owner or administrator, AI Webmaster may send relevant task data to an external AI service such as OpenAI. See External Services guide for details about purpose, data, and user control.
How should I protect an API key?
Keep API keys private, store them only in the intended plugin settings, and review the Security & Privacy guide guide for additional precautions.
Is AI Webmaster available on WordPress.org?
AI Webmaster is planned for WordPress.org distribution; do not assume it is available or approved until the project confirms that status. Follow the Roadmap for documented updates.
How can I support the project?
Share feedback or make an optional, voluntary donation through the Donate page.
Next Steps
Need Help?
For technical assistance, contact support@aiwebmaster.cloud or visit the Support page for instructions on preparing a useful support request.