Introduction to WP Automator
AI content generation for WordPress sites via REST API
WP Automator generates AI content and publishes it to your WordPress sites using the REST API. No WordPress plugins needed.
What WP Automator Actually Does
The core function: You provide a topic → AI generates the title and content → It publishes to WordPress.
That's it. Here's what that means practically:
- AI writes articles based on topics you provide (500-5000 words), generating titles automatically
- Connects to WordPress using application passwords (no plugin installation)
- Manages multiple sites if you have more than one
- Publishes automatically or saves as drafts
Important: AI-generated content requires editing. While the AI produces readable articles, they often need fact-checking, personalization, and human review before publishing to production sites.
Realistic Expectations
What It's Good At
- Bulk content creation for test sites or content farms
- First drafts that you can edit and improve
- SEO filler content for low-priority pages
- Idea generation when you're stuck
What It Can't Do
- Replace human writers for important content
- Generate 100% accurate technical information
- Create content with genuine personality or brand voice
- Produce content that doesn't need editing
How Long Things Actually Take
| Task | Time | Reality Check |
|---|---|---|
| Initial setup | 5-10 minutes | Depends on WordPress familiarity |
| Adding a site | 2-3 minutes | If you know your credentials |
| Single article | 15-30 seconds | Plus editing time |
| Bulk 10 articles | 3-5 minutes | Processing, not including review |
Who Actually Benefits
Test Sites
Need dummy content for development or staging sites
Content Farms
Volume matters more than quality (be honest with yourself)
SEO Experiments
Testing what ranks without risking main sites
Idea Generation
Using AI drafts as starting points for real articles
The Real Process
- Set up WordPress authentication (one-time, per site)
- Enter article topic (the AI generates the title from this)
- Wait 15-30 seconds for generation
- Review and edit the content (seriously, don't skip this)
- Publish when it meets your standards
Pricing Reality Check
| Plan | Price | Articles | Cost Per Article | Worth It? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $49/mo | 1,000 | $0.05 | If you use 100+ articles |
| Professional | $149/mo | 5,000 | $0.03 | For serious content operations |
| Business | $299/mo | 30,000 | $0.01 | Agencies with multiple clients |
Math check: At $49/month, you need to generate and use at least 50-100 articles to justify the cost versus other solutions.
Technical Requirements (Simplified)
Your WordPress site needs:
- WordPress 5.6+ (for application passwords)
- Permalinks enabled (not "Plain")
- An admin or editor account
You need:
- A modern browser
- Basic WordPress admin knowledge
- Realistic expectations about AI content
Common Issues You'll Face
- Application passwords not showing - Your site needs HTTPS or be on localhost
- Connection failures - Usually wrong URL format or credentials
- AI hallucinations - The AI makes stuff up sometimes
- Generic content - Without good prompts, content is bland
- Category mismatches - Articles might not fit perfectly
Should You Use This?
Yes, if:
- You need lots of draft content quickly
- You're okay with editing AI output
- You manage multiple WordPress sites
- You understand AI limitations
No, if:
- You need publication-ready content
- Your brand requires unique voice
- Accuracy is critical (medical, legal, financial)
- You won't review before publishing
Getting Started (Realistically)
- Test with one site first - Don't add all your sites immediately
- Generate a few test articles - See what the quality is really like
- Develop an editing workflow - AI content needs human review
- Scale gradually - Start small, increase as you get comfortable
Questions? Email • Response time: Usually within 24 hours (48 on weekends)
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