Quick Start Guide

Welcome to the Quick Start Guide! This tutorial is designed to help you generate your very first product description using AI Product Tools. By following these simple steps, you will see how easy it is to transform your product pages with high-quality content. This guide assumes you have already installed the plugin and configured an AI provider.

Generate Your First Description

Follow these six steps to create a professional description for any product in your store. This process is designed to be intuitive and fast, allowing you to see immediate results.

1. Open a Product for Editing

Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to Products > All Products. Choose any product that needs a better description and click the Edit link.

• Tip: It is best to choose a product that already has a clear title and some basic attributes (like color, material, or brand) for the AI to work with. The more data you provide, the better the AI can tailor the description to your specific item.

2. Locate the AI Product Tools Box

Once the product editor loads, look for the AI Product Tools box. By default, this is located in the right-hand sidebar, often near the "Product Categories" or "Product Image" boxes.

• Can't find it? Click on Screen Options at the top right of your screen. Ensure the "AI Product Tools" checkbox is selected. You can also drag and drop the box to a more convenient location on the page, such as directly below the main description editor.

3. Click Generate Description

Inside the AI Product Tools box, you will see a button labeled Generate Description. Click this button to start the process.

• What happens next? The AI will immediately begin analyzing your product title, categories, tags, and any other available data. It uses this information to understand what the product is, its key features, and who the target audience might be.

4. Wait for the AI to Work

The generation process usually takes between 5 and 15 seconds, depending on the AI provider and model you have selected. You will see a loading indicator while the AI crafts a unique, sales-focused description for your product.

• Note: If you are using a slower model or have a very complex product, it might take a few extra seconds. Please do not refresh the page while the generation is in progress.

5. Review and Edit the Output

Once the generation is complete, the new description will appear in a preview area within the box. Take a moment to read through it and ensure it meets your standards.

• Quality Check: Does the description sound natural? Does it highlight the most important features? Is the tone appropriate for your brand?
• Manual Edits: You can make manual edits directly in the preview area if you want to tweak any specific details, add a personal touch, or correct any minor inaccuracies.
• Regenerate: If you are not happy with the result, you can click the Generate button again. The AI will try a new approach and provide a different variation.

6. Save and Publish

If you are happy with the result, click the Apply button. This will move the text from the preview area into your main WooCommerce product description field. Finally, click the Update button on the product page to save your changes and make the new description live on your store.

Real-World Example: From Title to Description

Let's look at how the AI transforms a simple title into a compelling description.

• Product Title: "Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle - 500ml"
• AI Analysis: The AI identifies the material (stainless steel), the key feature (insulated), and the capacity (500ml).
• Generated Description: "Stay hydrated in style with our 500ml Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle. Whether you're at the gym, in the office, or on a hike, this bottle keeps your drinks cold for up to 24 hours or hot for up to 12 hours. The durable, leak-proof design makes it the perfect companion for any adventure. Available in a variety of colors to match your personality."

Troubleshooting Your First Generation

If things don't go as planned, here are some common issues and how to fix them:

• "API Key Invalid": Double-check your API key in the settings. Ensure there are no extra spaces and that the key is active in your provider's dashboard.
• "Generation Failed": This can happen if the AI provider is experiencing downtime or if your account has run out of credits. Check your provider's status page and your balance.
• "Empty Output": Ensure your product has at least a title. The AI cannot generate a description for a product with no information.
• "Slow Generation": If it takes more than 30 seconds, try switching to a faster model like Gemini Flash or GPT-4o-mini in the settings.

Exploring the Dashboard

The AI Product Tools menu in your WordPress sidebar is your central hub for all AI operations. It provides a high-level view of your store's AI health and quick access to all features.

The Toolkit Page

The Toolkit page is the main dashboard. It provides:

• Quick Action Cards: Links to all major tools like the Bulk Generator, Title Generator, and FAQ Generator.
• Credit Balance: A clear view of how many Advanced credits you have remaining for the month and when they will reset.
• Recent Activity: A summary of your latest generation tasks, including their status and any errors encountered.
• System Status: A quick check to ensure your API provider is connected and working correctly.

Navigating to Bulk Operations

If you have many products to update, you don't have to do them one by one. Navigate to AI Product Tools > Bulk Operations to find tools for processing multiple products at once.

• Standard Bulk Generator: Best for quick, catalog-wide updates with plain text content. It is free and unlimited, making it ideal for large inventories.
• Advanced Bulk Generator: Best for high-quality content with HTML formatting. It includes a review queue so you can approve or reject content before it goes live, ensuring total quality control.

Next Steps After Your First Generation

Now that you've seen what the AI can do, here are some ideas for what to do next:

• Generate Titles: Use the Title Generator to create catchy, SEO-friendly titles for your products.
• Add FAQs: Use the FAQ Generator to answer common customer questions and reduce support tickets.
• Optimize SEO: Use the SEO Meta Generator to improve your search engine rankings.
• Set Up Automation: Create an Automation Job to automatically generate descriptions for new products as you add them.
• Customize Prompts: Go to Settings and tweak the prompts to better match your brand's unique voice and style.

Understanding Credits and Modes

AI Product Tools offers two main ways to generate content, allowing you to balance quality and cost based on your needs:

• Standard Mode: This mode is completely free and unlimited for all users. It produces plain text descriptions and is perfect for filling in missing content quickly or for internal use.
• Advanced Mode: This mode uses credits to provide higher-quality HTML output, including headings, bullet points, and advanced formatting. The free plan includes 250 credits per month, which is enough to generate advanced descriptions for 250 products.

Summary of Quick Start Steps

1. Open a product for editing.
2. Find the AI Product Tools box in the sidebar.
3. Click Generate Description.
4. Wait a few seconds for the AI to finish.
5. Review and edit the generated text.
6. Apply and save the product.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully generated your first AI-powered product description. This is just the beginning of what you can achieve with AI Product Tools. As you become more comfortable, explore our bulk operations and automation features to save even more time and build a better store.

What's Next?

Now that you've seen how easy it is to generate content for a single product, learn more about our different plans and how the credit system works to help you scale your operations and automate your store.

Go to Credits and Plans