AI Blog Automation System

An automated system for generating and publishing AI-focused blog posts using Python, OpenAI's GPT, and WordPress integration. This system automatically fetches trending AI topics, generates engaging content, and publishes it to your WordPress site.

Features

• 🤖 Automated content generation using OpenAI's GPT
• 📊 Smart topic selection with keyword ranking system
• 🔒 Secure credential management
• 🌐 WordPress REST API integration
• 📝 HTML-formatted blog posts
• 🎯 Small business and entrepreneurship focus

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10+
• WordPress site with REST API enabled
• OpenAI API key
• WordPress application password

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone [your-repo-url]
cd trendingAIblogs

2. Create a virtual environment:

# Windows
py -m venv env

# Unix/MacOS
python3 -m venv env

3. Activate the virtual environment:

# Windows
.\env\Scripts\activate

# Unix/MacOS
source env/bin/activate

4. Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

5. Run the setup script to configure credentials:

python setup.py

Quick Start

The easiest way to run the blog generator is using the provided batch script:

1. Double-click run_blog.bat (Windows)
   • This will automatically activate the virtual environment
   • Run the blog generator
   • Show you the output
   • Keep the window open until you press a key

Alternatively, you can run manually:

python daily_ai_blog.py

Configuration

1. Create a .env file with your credentials:

WORDPRESS_URL=https://your-site.com/
WORDPRESS_USERNAME=your-username
OPENAI_API_KEY=your-api-key

Usage

Run the script:

python daily_ai_blog.py

The script will:

1. Fetch trending AI topics
2. Rank them based on relevance
3. Generate a blog post
4. Save it for review
5. Publish to WordPress after approval

Topic Selection Algorithm

The system uses a sophisticated ranking algorithm that:

• Awards points for relevant keywords (AI tools, developments, innovations)
• Subtracts points for unwanted topics (financial, stock market)
• Ranks all topics by score for optimal selection

Content Generation

The content generation is optimized for:

• Small business audience
• Practical AI applications
• Cost-effective solutions
• Clear calls-to-action
• Professional yet approachable tone

Customization Guide

Search Terms and Topic Selection

The system uses carefully chosen search terms and ranking keywords to find relevant AI news. Here's how to customize them for your needs:

Search Queries

In get_trending_ai_topics(), modify the search queries based on your focus:

search_queries = [
    'new AI tool release',
    'artificial intelligence development',
    'AI research breakthrough',
    'machine learning innovation',
    'AI technology advancement'
]

• These queries are designed to find news about new tools and developments rather than financial news
• Add queries relevant to your industry or specific AI interests
• Keep queries specific enough to get relevant results but broad enough to get sufficient content

Keyword Ranking System

In rank_and_filter_topics(), customize the keywords that determine article relevance:

relevant_keywords = [
    'tool', 'launch', 'release',      # New product announcements
    'research', 'breakthrough',        # Technical developments
    'innovation', 'platform',          # Industry advancement
    'open source', 'model',           # AI model releases
    'small business'                  # Target audience focus
]

exclude_keywords = [
    'stock', 'market', 'invest',      # Financial news
    'price', 'revenue', 'earnings'    # Market performance
]

• Each relevant keyword match adds +1 to the topic's score
• Each exclude keyword match subtracts -0.5 from the score
• Adjust these weights in the code to make the filtering more or less strict

Content Generation Prompt

The blog generation prompt in generate_blog_post() is crucial for producing content that matches your goals:

prompt = (
    "Write an engaging and informative blog post that:"
    "1. Starts with a compelling title\n"
    "2. Relates to practical business benefits\n"
    "3. Breaks down complex AI concepts\n"
    "4. Includes real-world examples\n"
    "5. Highlights cost-effective solutions\n"
)

Customization Areas:

1. Audience Focus: Currently targets small business owners - modify for your target audience
2. Content Structure: Adjust the HTML formatting for your WordPress theme
3. Tone and Style: Change the professional yet approachable tone as needed
4. Call to Action: Customize the ending to match your business goals
5. Ethical Guidelines: Currently includes Sharia compliance - modify or remove based on your values

Example Customizations

For a technical AI blog:

relevant_keywords = ['algorithm', 'architecture', 'framework', 'implementation']
prompt = "Write a technical deep-dive into the AI technology..."

For an AI education blog:

relevant_keywords = ['learning', 'tutorial', 'guide', 'introduction']
prompt = "Write a beginner-friendly explanation of the AI concept..."

Remember to test your customizations with a few sample runs to ensure the content meets your expectations.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.