WP Smart AI Writer Pro

Initial Setup

Last updated December 31, 2025

3. Initial Setup

Before generating content, you need to configure the plugin with your API keys and business information.

3.1 Accessing Settings

  1. In your WordPress admin, go to AI Writer → Settings
  2. You'll see multiple tabs for different configuration options

Settings Page Overview

3.2 API Configuration

Text Generation Provider

Choose your preferred AI provider for generating article content:

  1. Claude (Anthropic) - Recommended for high-quality, nuanced writing
  2. ChatGPT (OpenAI) - Great alternative with strong capabilities

Enter your API key for the selected provider:


Getting a Claude API Key

  1. Visit console.anthropic.com
  2. Create an account or log in
  3. Navigate to API Keys section
  4. Click 'Create Key' and copy the generated key

⚠️ Important: Keep your API key secure and never share it publicly.

Getting an OpenAI API Key

  1. Visit platform.openai.com
  2. Create an account or log in
  3. Go to API Keys in your account settings
  4. Click 'Create new secret key' and copy it

3.3 Image Generation Setup

Choose your image generation provider:

  1. DALL-E (OpenAI) - High-quality AI images, requires OpenAI API key
  2. FLUX (GetImg.ai) - Advanced image generation with artistic styles
  3. None - Skip automatic image generation

 Image Provider Selection

Configuring GetImg.ai for FLUX

  1. Visit getimg.ai and create an account
  2. Navigate to your API settings
  3. Generate an API key
  4. Paste the key in the GetImg API Key field
  5. Select your preferred FLUX model

✅ Tip: FLUX Schnell is faster and cheaper, while FLUX Pro produces higher quality images.

3.4 Business Information

Configure your business details for proper article attribution and internal linking:

FieldDescription

Company NameYour business name (appears in article CTAs)
Website URLYour main website URL
Contact EmailEmail for consultation CTAs
Services PageURL or path to your services page
Contact PageURL or path to your contact page


 Business Information Settings

3.5 Link Settings

Configure how many links should be included in generated articles:

  1. External Links (2-5 recommended) - Links to authoritative external sources
  2. Internal Links (2-3 recommended) - Links to your own content

💡 Note: More internal links help with SEO but too many can feel spammy. Balance is key.

3.6 Testing Your Configuration

After entering your API keys, use the 'Test Connection' buttons to verify everything works:

  1. Click 'Test Claude' or 'Test OpenAI' to verify text generation
  2. Click 'Test GetImg' to verify image generation (if configured)
  3. Green checkmarks indicate successful connections

API Connection Test Results