Getting Started - Non-Tech Content Creators¶
Welcome! This guide will get you up and running with ALwrity in just 15 minutes. No technical knowledge required - just follow the simple steps below.
🎯 What You'll Accomplish¶
By the end of this guide, you'll have: - ✅ Created your ALwrity account - ✅ Set up your content preferences - ✅ Connected your website (optional) - ✅ Created your first content piece - ✅ Published or scheduled your content
⏱️ Time Required: 15 minutes¶
🚀 Step-by-Step Setup¶
Step 1: Create Your Account (2 minutes)¶
- Go to ALwrity: Visit alwrity.com
- Click "Get Started": You'll see a big blue button
- Choose your signup method:
- Email: Enter your email and create a password
- Google: Sign up with your Google account (recommended)
- GitHub: Sign up with your GitHub account
Step 2: Complete Onboarding (5 minutes)¶
ALwrity will ask you a few simple questions to understand your needs:
Question 1: What type of content do you create?¶
Choose from: - Blog posts - Articles for your website - Social media - Posts for LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. - Email newsletters - Content for your email list - All of the above - Multiple content types
Question 2: What's your main goal?¶
Choose from: - Grow my audience - Attract more readers/followers - Build my brand - Establish thought leadership - Drive sales - Convert readers into customers - Share knowledge - Educate and inform
Question 3: What's your industry/niche?¶
Examples: - Technology - Software, apps, tech products - Health & Wellness - Fitness, nutrition, mental health - Business - Entrepreneurship, marketing, finance - Lifestyle - Travel, food, fashion, home - Education - Teaching, learning, courses - Other - Specify your niche
Question 4: How often do you want to create content?¶
Choose from: - Daily - Every day - Weekly - Once or twice a week - Monthly - A few times per month - As needed - When inspiration strikes
Step 3: Connect Your Website (Optional - 3 minutes)¶
This step helps ALwrity understand your writing style:
- Click "Connect Website" (optional but recommended)
- Enter your website URL (e.g., yourblog.com)
- ALwrity will analyze your content to understand your style
- Wait for analysis to complete (usually 1-2 minutes)
Don't have a website yet? No problem! Skip this step and ALwrity will help you develop your writing style as you create content.
Step 4: Set Up Your Content Preferences (3 minutes)¶
Content Style Preferences¶
- Tone: Choose from Professional, Casual, Friendly, or Authoritative
- Length: Short (100-300 words), Medium (300-800 words), or Long (800+ words)
- Format: Choose your preferred content structure
SEO Preferences¶
- Auto-optimize for SEO: Yes (recommended) or No
- Include keywords: Yes (recommended) or No
- Add meta descriptions: Yes (recommended) or No
Research Preferences¶
- Include research: Yes (recommended) or No
- Fact-check content: Yes (recommended) or No
- Add citations: Yes (recommended) or No
Step 5: Create Your First Content (2 minutes)¶
- Click "Create Content" on your dashboard
- Choose content type: Blog post, social media post, or email
- Enter your topic: What do you want to write about?
- Add key points: What are the main things you want to cover?
- Click "Generate Content"
🎉 Congratulations!¶
You've successfully set up ALwrity! Here's what happens next:
Immediate Results¶
- Your content is being generated - This usually takes 30-60 seconds
- AI is optimizing for SEO - Your content will rank better in search engines
- Research is being added - Facts and data are automatically included
- Your brand voice is being applied - Content sounds like you wrote it
What You'll See¶
- Generated content appears in the editor
- SEO suggestions show how to improve search rankings
- Quality score indicates how well your content is optimized
- Publishing options let you publish immediately or schedule for later
🚀 Next Steps¶
Immediate Actions (Today)¶
- Review your generated content - Learn how to customize it
- Publish your first piece - Share it with your audience
- Share your success - Tell others about your new content creation superpower
This Week¶
- Create 2-3 more content pieces - Build momentum
- Set up your content calendar - Plan your content
- Track your performance - See how you're doing
This Month¶
- Scale your content production - Create more content
- Optimize your workflow - Make it even easier
- Build your audience - Grow your following
🆘 Need Help?¶
Common Questions¶
Q: How long does it take to generate content? A: Usually 30-60 seconds for a blog post, 10-20 seconds for social media posts.
Q: Can I edit the generated content? A: Absolutely! You can edit, add, remove, or completely rewrite any part of the content.
Q: Is the content original? A: Yes! ALwrity creates original content based on your topic and preferences. It's not copied from anywhere.
Q: What if I don't like the generated content? A: You can regenerate it with different instructions, or edit it to match your preferences.
Getting Support¶
- Video Tutorials - Watch step-by-step guides
- Community Forum - Ask questions and get help
- Email Support - Get personalized help
🎯 Success Tips¶
For Best Results¶
- Be specific with your topics - "How to lose weight" is better than "health"
- Include key points - Tell ALwrity what you want to cover
- Review and customize - Always review generated content before publishing
- Be consistent - Create content regularly for best results
Common Mistakes to Avoid¶
- Don't skip the onboarding - It helps ALwrity understand your needs
- Don't publish without reviewing - Always check content before publishing
- Don't expect perfection immediately - Give ALwrity time to learn your style
- Don't ignore SEO suggestions - They help your content rank better
🎉 Ready for Your First Content?¶
Create your first content piece →
Questions? Join our community or contact support!