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Getting Started with BDM AI Writer

Welcome to BDM AI Writer! This guide will walk you through installation, configuration, and creating your first AI-generated content.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have these requirements

System Requirements

BDM Hub Platform Required
PHP Version 8.1 or higher
Laravel Framework 10.x
Database MySQL 8.0+

Required Accounts

OpenAI API Key Recommended
Anthropic Claude API Optional
WordPress Site Optional
Active Internet Required

Installation Steps

1

Access Plugin Manager

Navigate to the BDM Hub admin panel and access the plugin manager.

Go to:

Admin Panel → Plugins → Available Plugins
2

Install BDM AI Writer

Find and install the BDM AI Writer plugin from the marketplace.

  1. Search for "BDM AI Writer" in the plugin marketplace
  2. Click "Install" button
  3. Wait for installation to complete
  4. Click "Activate" to enable the plugin
3

Run Database Migrations

The plugin will automatically run necessary database migrations.

Migrations run automatically during activation
4

Verify Installation

Confirm that BDM AI Writer is properly installed.

Check your main menu for:

  • AI Writer menu item in navigation
  • Dashboard widget showing AI Writer
  • Settings page accessible

API Configuration

You need at least one AI API key to use BDM AI Writer

OpenAI API (Recommended)

Step 1: Get API Key

  1. Visit platform.openai.com
  2. Sign up or log in to your account
  3. Navigate to API Keys section
  4. Click "Create new secret key"
  5. Copy and save your API key securely

Step 2: Configure in BDM AI Writer

  1. Go to AI Writer → Settings
  2. Click on "API Configuration" tab
  3. Select "OpenAI" as provider
  4. Paste your API key
  5. Select your preferred model (GPT-4 recommended)
  6. Click "Save & Test Connection"

Recommended Models:

  • GPT-4: Best quality, higher cost
  • GPT-3.5-Turbo: Good balance of quality and cost
  • GPT-4-Turbo: Fast and cost-effective

Alternative AI Providers

BDM AI Writer also supports these providers:

Anthropic Claude

Excellent for long-form content and detailed analysis

Custom API Endpoints

Connect your own AI models or services

Creating Your First Article

Ready to generate your first AI-powered content!

Quick Start Tutorial

  1. 1

    Navigate to Article Generator

    Go to AI Writer → Article Generator from the main menu

  2. 2

    Choose a Template

    Select "Blog Post" template for your first article

  3. 3

    Enter Your Topic

    Type in your article topic, e.g., "Benefits of Digital Marketing"

  4. 4

    Configure Settings

    Set tone, language, word count, and SEO keywords

  5. 5

    Generate Content

    Click "Generate Article" and wait 30-60 seconds

  6. 6

    Review & Edit

    Review the generated content and make any necessary edits

Article Generator Interface Screenshot

Shows the main generation interface with settings

Understanding Templates

BDM AI Writer comes with pre-configured templates optimized for different content types. Each template has specific settings and prompts to generate the best results.

Popular Templates

  • Blog Post
  • Article
  • Product Description
  • Social Media Post
  • Email Newsletter
View all templates →

Template Features

  • • Optimized prompts for each content type
  • • Customizable tone and style
  • • Built-in SEO optimization
  • • Multiple language support
  • • Word count control
  • • Keyword integration

Connecting to WordPress

Connect your WordPress site to publish generated content directly from BDM AI Writer.

Quick Setup:

  1. Go to AI Writer → WordPress Sites
  2. Click "Add New Site"
  3. Enter your WordPress URL
  4. Provide username and application password
  5. Test connection and save

Need detailed WordPress setup instructions?

Read the complete WordPress Setup Guide →

Best Practices

Content Quality Tips

  • Be specific with your topics and keywords
  • Always review and edit generated content
  • Use appropriate tone for your audience
  • Include relevant keywords naturally

API Usage Tips

  • Monitor your API usage and costs
  • Set usage limits to control spending
  • Keep your API keys secure
  • Use appropriate models for your needs

What's Next?

Need Help Getting Started?

Our support team is here to help you succeed with BDM AI Writer. Whether you have questions about setup, configuration, or just want to learn best practices, we're ready to assist.