Standard Bulk Generator

The Standard Bulk Generator is designed for speed and simplicity. It is the perfect tool for store owners who need to quickly fill in missing descriptions across a large catalog without worrying about credit limits or complex approval workflows. It is the "workhorse" of the AI Product Tools suite, capable of processing thousands of products with minimal setup and zero cost.

You can access this tool by clicking the Standard AI Bulk Generator card on the main plugin dashboard. It is designed to be accessible and efficient for stores of all sizes, from small boutiques to massive online marketplaces.

Key Differences from Advanced Mode

While the Advanced Bulk Generator offers more features like HTML formatting and custom variables, the Standard mode has several unique advantages that make it the right choice for many tasks, especially for large-scale catalog management and initial store setup.

Plain Text Output

Unlike the Advanced mode, which generates HTML (with bold text, lists, and paragraphs), the Standard mode produces clean, plain-text descriptions. This is ideal for stores that prefer a minimalist look or use custom themes that handle formatting automatically. It also ensures that your descriptions look consistent across all devices and platforms, including third-party marketplaces like Google Shopping, Facebook, or Instagram.

No Approval Workflow

In Standard mode, the generated content is applied directly to your products as soon as the AI finishes writing. There is no "Pending" state or review queue. This makes the process much faster for large batches. You don't have to spend hours clicking "Approve" for every item; the plugin handles everything automatically, saving you valuable time and effort.

Completely Free and Unlimited

The most significant advantage of the Standard Bulk Generator is that it does not use any credits from your AI Product Tools account. You can generate descriptions for 10,000 products just as easily as for 10, and it won't cost you anything extra. This makes it an essential tool for budget-conscious store owners or those with massive inventories that would otherwise be too expensive to process.

Configuring Your Settings

Even though it is a "Standard" tool, you still have plenty of control over how the AI writes your content. The settings are designed to be set once and then used for large batches, ensuring consistency across your entire store.

AI Provider and Model

You can choose your preferred AI provider and model just like in the other tools. This allows you to use faster, cheaper models for quick updates or more capable models for better writing quality. Even though the tool is free on our end, you still get to choose the "brain" behind the writing.

Language and Writing Style

• Language: Select from dozens of supported languages to reach your target audience. The AI will write naturally in the selected language, avoiding the "translated" look of traditional tools and ensuring your brand sounds local and professional.
• Writing Style: Choose a tone that fits your brand's personality, such as Professional, Casual, Creative, or Technical. This ensures that even plain-text descriptions match your brand's unique voice and appeal to your target customers.

Custom Prompts

In the main plugin settings, you can customize the "System" and "User" prompts specifically for the Standard generator. This allows you to give the AI specific instructions that apply to every product in the batch. For example:

• "Always mention that we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee."
• "Keep the tone very technical and focus on specifications."
• "Write for an audience of professional photographers."
• "Include a call to action at the end of every description, encouraging customers to buy now."

AI Parameters

Advanced users can also adjust technical parameters like Temperature. A higher temperature (e.g., 0.8) makes the AI more creative and varied, which is great for unique products. A lower temperature (e.g., 0.2) makes it more predictable and consistent, which is better for technical items or when you want a very specific format.

The Workflow

Using the Standard Bulk Generator is a straightforward three-step process that can be completed in minutes:

1. Select Products: Use the product grid to check the boxes for the items you want to update. You can filter by category, stock status, or publication date to find the right products quickly. You can also use the "Select All" button to process your entire catalog in one go.
2. Configure Basic Settings: Ensure your language and writing style are set correctly in the toolbar. These settings will be remembered for your next session, making future updates even faster.
3. Click Generate: Once you click the generate button, the AI will start processing your products one by one. You will see a progress bar indicating how much of the batch is complete and an estimate of the time remaining.

As soon as a product is processed, the new description is saved to your WooCommerce database immediately. You can see the results live on your site as the progress bar moves.

Troubleshooting Common Standard Issues

Content is Too Short

If the AI is only writing one or two sentences:

1. Check User Prompt: Go to settings and ensure your user prompt doesn't have a strict character limit or instructions to be "brief."
2. Change Model: Some smaller AI models tend to be more brief to save tokens. Try using a more advanced model (like GPT-4o) for longer, more detailed descriptions.
3. Add More Data: If your product only has a title and no attributes, the AI doesn't have much to work with. Try adding a few attributes like "Material" or "Features" to give the AI more context.

Generation Fails

If the process stops with an error:

1. Check API Connection: Ensure your API key is still valid and has a green checkmark in the settings.
2. Server Resources: Generating content for thousands of products at once can be taxing on your server's memory. Try processing in smaller batches of 50-100 products if you experience crashes.
3. Rate Limiting: Even though the tool is free on our end, your AI provider (like OpenAI) might still rate-limit your API key. Try adding a small "Generation Interval" in the settings to slow down the requests.

Language is Incorrect

If the AI writes in English despite you selecting another language:

1. Check System Prompt: Ensure your system prompt doesn't explicitly tell the AI to write in English.
2. Model Support: Verify that the AI model you selected supports your target language. Most modern models support all major world languages natively.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is there a limit to how many products I can process?

No! The Standard Bulk Generator is completely unlimited. You can process your entire catalog as many times as you like without using any credits.

Can I use HTML in Standard mode?

No, Standard mode is strictly for plain text. If you need HTML formatting (like bold text, bullet points, or headings), please use the Advanced Bulk Description Generator.

Does this tool work with custom fields?

Standard mode uses the primary product data (Title, Category, Attributes). For advanced custom field mapping and more complex data integration, we recommend using the Advanced mode.

Can I undo the changes?

Since the content is applied immediately to your database, there is no "Undo" button in the plugin. However, you can use WooCommerce's built-in "Revisions" feature to go back to a previous version of a product description if needed.

How fast is the generation?

Speed depends on your AI provider and server. Typically, it takes about 2-5 seconds per product. A batch of 100 products usually finishes in about 5-8 minutes.

Best Practices for Standard Bulk Generation

• Use for Large Catalogs: This is the best tool for stores with thousands of products where manual review is impossible. It ensures every product has at least a basic, professional description.
• Keep Prompts Simple: Since this mode is for speed and scale, keep your custom prompts clear and direct. Avoid overly complex instructions that might confuse smaller AI models.
• Regular Updates: Because it is free, you can run the Standard generator every month to keep your product content fresh and updated with new keywords or seasonal information.
• Combine with Advanced: A great strategy is to use Standard mode for your entire catalog to get a baseline of content, then use Advanced mode to "polish" your top 10% best-selling products with HTML and custom variables.
• Test First: Always run the generator on 2 or 3 products first to make sure you like the tone and length before starting a batch of 500.

Complete End-to-End Example: Filling a New Store

Imagine you just imported 500 products from a supplier, but they all have empty descriptions and you need to get them live today:

1. Initial Setup: You go to the Standard Bulk Generator and click "Select All" to pick all 500 products.
2. Configure: You set the language to "French" and the style to "Professional."
3. Set Prompt: In the settings, you add a simple instruction: "Mention that all items are shipped from our Paris warehouse and include a 2-year warranty."
4. Generate: You click "Generate."
5. Wait: You leave the tab open while you work on other tasks. In about 20 minutes, the progress bar hits 100%.
6. Verify: You check a few products, and they all have clean, professional French descriptions that mention the Paris warehouse and the warranty. Your store is now ready for customers and search engines in record time!

When to Use Standard vs. Advanced

Choosing the right tool depends on your specific needs for each batch of products.

Use Standard Mode when:

• You have a very large number of products (hundreds or thousands).
• You want a quick, plain-text description without HTML.
• You are on a budget and want to save your credits for other tasks.
• You don't need to review every single description before it goes live.
• You want a fast, "set it and forget it" workflow for your entire catalog.

Use Advanced Mode when:

• You want professional HTML formatting (lists, bold text, headings).
• You need to use custom variables from your product attributes (like {material} or {brand}).
• You want to review and edit the content in a queue before it is applied to your store.
• You are working on high-value products that require the best possible AI models and precision.

What's Next?

• Learn about the more sophisticated Advanced Bulk Description Generator.
• See how to optimize your product titles with the Bulk Title Generator.
• Explore how to automate your store with Automation Jobs.
• Learn how to set up your AI providers in the API Setup Guide.
• Discover how to generate SEO meta data in the SEO Meta Generator guide.