Complete User Guide

Welcome to Shop Writer

Shop Writer is a powerful WordPress plugin that uses AI technology to automatically generate high-quality product content for your WooCommerce store. Save hours of manual work while creating engaging, SEO-optimized product descriptions, titles, and meta information.

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AI-Powered

Uses GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 Turbo to generate human-like, engaging content for your products.

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Bulk Operations

Generate content for hundreds of products at once with smart filtering and continue-on-failure features.

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SEO Optimized

Automatically creates meta titles, descriptions, and alt text optimized for search engines.

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Multi-Language

Supports 13 languages with translation capabilities between different languages.

Getting Started

System Requirements

Before you begin: Make sure your WordPress site meets these requirements:
  • WordPress: Version 5.0 or higher
  • WooCommerce: Version 5.0 or higher
  • PHP: Version 7.4 or higher
  • License: Valid Shop Writer license key

What You'll Need

  1. A valid Shop Writer license key (purchased from shop-writer.com)
  2. An active WooCommerce store with products
  3. Administrator access to your WordPress site

Key Features

Content Generation

  • Product Titles: Create compelling, SEO-friendly product names
  • Product Descriptions: Generate detailed, engaging product descriptions
  • Short Descriptions: Create concise product summaries
  • Meta Titles: SEO-optimized page titles
  • Meta Descriptions: Search engine snippets
  • Alt Text: Accessibility-friendly image descriptions

AI Models Available

Model Quality Speed Cost Best For
GPT-3.5 Turbo Good Fast Lower Bulk operations, quick content
GPT-4 Turbo Excellent Slower Higher Premium content, detailed descriptions

Supported Languages

Shop Writer supports content generation and translation in:

Western Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Dutch

Other Languages

  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Arabic
  • Hindi
  • Russian
  • Turkish

Setup & Installation

Install the Plugin

  1. Download the Shop Writer plugin from your account
  2. Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
  3. Upload the ZIP file and click Install Now
  4. Click Activate Plugin

Enter Your License Key

  1. Go to Shop Writer → Settings in your WordPress admin
  2. Enter your license key in the License Key field
  3. Check the Terms & Conditions agreement box
  4. Click Validate License Now
  5. Click Save Settings
Success! You should see "License is active" with your remaining credits displayed.

Configure Settings

AI Model Selection

  • GPT-3.5 Turbo: Faster and more cost-effective
  • GPT-4 Turbo: Higher quality but uses more credits

Tone of Voice

  • Professional: Formal, business-like tone
  • Friendly: Warm and approachable
  • Casual: Relaxed and conversational
  • Enthusiastic: Energetic and exciting
  • Technical: Detailed and specification-focused

Language Settings

  • Source Language: The language of your existing product content
  • Website Language: The target language for your store

Set Up Credit Alerts (Optional)

Configure notifications to monitor your credit usage:

  • Warning Alert: 80% usage (recommended)
  • Critical Alert: 90% usage
  • Urgent Alert: 95% usage

Enable email alerts to receive notifications when thresholds are reached.

How to Use Shop Writer

Method 1: Individual Product Generation

From Product Edit Page

  1. Go to Products → All Products
  2. Click Edit on any product
  3. Look for the Shop Writer meta box (usually on the right side)
  4. Select which content fields you want to generate
  5. Choose your operation type:
    • Generate: Create new content
    • Rewrite: Improve existing content
    • Translate: Convert to different language
  6. Click Generate Content
  7. Review the generated content in the preview tabs
  8. Click Save Content to apply changes

From Product Data Tab

  1. In the product edit page, scroll down to Product Data
  2. Click the Shop Writer tab
  3. Follow the same process as above
  4. This method integrates directly with WooCommerce's interface

Method 2: Bulk Content Generation

Recommended for new stores: Use bulk generation to quickly create content for multiple products at once.

Access Bulk Generator

  1. Go to Shop Writer → Bulk Content Generator
  2. You'll see a 3-step process

Step 1: Select Products

Choose which products to process:

  • All Products: Process your entire catalog
  • By Categories: Select specific product categories
  • By Attributes: Filter by product attributes (color, size, etc.)

Step 2: Configure Content Options

Select Content Fields

  • Product Title
  • Short Description (recommended)
  • Product Description (recommended)
  • Meta Title (recommended for SEO)
  • Meta Description (recommended for SEO)
  • Featured Image Alt Text

Smart Filtering Options

  • Exclude Already Rewritten Products: Skip products already processed
  • Only Products with Empty Content: Focus on products needing content

Advanced Options

  • Continue on Failure: Don't stop if one product fails (recommended)
  • Show Performance Metrics: Display real-time progress

Step 3: Review and Start

  1. Click Calculate Credits to see:
    • Number of products selected
    • Credits required
    • Credits remaining
    • Sample products to be processed
  2. Choose your approach:
    • Start Enhanced Bulk Update: Generate content directly
    • Preview Mode: Review content before applying (recommended for first-time users)

Preview Mode (Recommended for Beginners)

Pro Tip: Use Preview Mode for your first bulk operation to see how the AI generates content for your products.

Generate Previews

  1. Click Preview Mode after calculating credits
  2. Wait for content generation (this may take several minutes)
  3. Review generated content for each product
  4. Use tabs to view different content types (Title, Description, etc.)

Review and Edit

  • Approve: Check the box for products you want to update
  • Edit: Modify content directly in the preview
  • Regenerate: Create new content for specific products

Apply Changes

  1. Select all approved products
  2. Click Apply Approved Changes
  3. Wait for the updates to complete
  4. Review the results in your WooCommerce products

Monitoring Progress

During bulk operations, you'll see:

  • Progress Bar: Visual indication of completion
  • Products Processed: X of Y products completed
  • Real-time Updates: Current product being processed
  • Success/Failure Counts: Track operation success rate

Content Update Logs

Track all content changes and revert if needed.

Viewing Logs

  1. Go to Shop Writer → Content Update Logs
  2. See all content changes with:
    • Date and time
    • Product name
    • User who made changes
    • Which fields were updated
  3. Click View Details to see before/after content

Reverting Changes

Caution: Reverting changes will restore the original content and cannot be undone.

Single Product Revert

  1. Click View Details on any log entry
  2. Review the original vs. updated content
  3. Click Revert Changes
  4. Confirm the action

Batch Revert

  1. Click Batch Revert button
  2. Select date range for changes to revert
  3. Choose which content fields to revert
  4. Click Preview Changes to see what will be reverted
  5. Click Revert Changes to proceed

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

License Issues

Problem: "License is inactive or invalid" message

Solutions:

  1. Double-check your license key for typos
  2. Make sure you've accepted the Terms & Conditions
  3. Click Validate License Now to refresh
  4. Contact support if the license key is correct but still failing

Content Generation Fails

Problem: "An error occurred while generating content"

Solutions:

  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Verify you have sufficient credits remaining
  3. Try generating content for a single product first
  4. Make sure your product has a title and some basic information
  5. If bulk operation fails, enable "Continue on Failure" option

Bulk Operation Stops

Problem: Bulk generation stops partway through

Solutions:

  1. Always enable Continue on Failure for bulk operations
  2. Check Content Update Logs to see which products were processed
  3. Use filters to exclude already processed products
  4. Try smaller batches (50-100 products at a time)

Poor Content Quality

Problem: Generated content doesn't match your needs

Solutions:

  1. Switch to GPT-4 Turbo for higher quality content
  2. Adjust the Tone of Voice setting in Settings
  3. Ensure your products have good titles and basic descriptions
  4. Add product categories and attributes for better context
  5. Use the "Rewrite" operation to improve existing content

SEO Plugin Integration Issues

Problem: Meta titles/descriptions not appearing in SEO plugin

Solutions:

  1. Install Yoast SEO or Rank Math for full integration
  2. Save the product after generating content
  3. Check if your SEO plugin is overriding the meta fields
  4. Generate content using the "Rewrite" operation if meta fields already exist

Performance Optimization

For Large Stores (500+ Products)

  • Use smart filtering to process only products that need content
  • Process products in batches of 100-200 at a time
  • Schedule bulk operations during low-traffic hours
  • Monitor your hosting resources during bulk operations

Credit Management

  • Enable credit alerts to monitor usage
  • Use GPT-3.5 Turbo for bulk operations to save credits
  • Use GPT-4 Turbo only for premium products or important pages
  • Preview content before bulk applying to avoid wasted credits

Frequently Asked Questions

How many credits does each operation use?
  • GPT-3.5 Turbo: 1 credit per field per product
  • GPT-4 Turbo: 3-5 credits per field per product
  • Example: Generating title + description + meta title for one product = 3 fields
  • Credits are only used when content is successfully generated
Can I edit the generated content before applying it?

Yes! Use Preview Mode to:

  • Review all generated content before applying
  • Edit content directly in the preview
  • Regenerate content for specific products
  • Approve only the content you want to use
What happens if I run out of credits?
  • Content generation will stop when credits are exhausted
  • Enable credit alerts to get warnings before running out
  • Purchase additional credits or upgrade your plan
  • Already generated content will remain available
Can I use Shop Writer with any theme?

Yes! Shop Writer works with any WordPress theme that supports WooCommerce. The plugin generates standard WooCommerce content fields that all themes can display.

Does Shop Writer work with variable products?

Yes! Shop Writer can generate content for:

  • Simple products
  • Variable products (parent product content)
  • Grouped products
  • External/affiliate products
Can I revert changes if I don't like the generated content?

Yes! Shop Writer keeps a complete log of all changes:

  • View before/after content for any change
  • Revert individual products
  • Batch revert multiple products by date range
  • All original content is safely preserved
How does translation work?

Shop Writer can translate content between any of the 13 supported languages:

  • Set your Source Language (current content language)
  • Set your Website Language (target language)
  • Use the "Translate" operation to convert existing content
  • The AI maintains context and product-specific terminology
Is my data secure?

Yes! Your data security is important:

  • Product information is sent securely to OpenAI's API
  • No data is stored by OpenAI after processing
  • Your license and usage data is encrypted
  • All communications use HTTPS encryption
Can I use Shop Writer on multiple websites?

License usage depends on your plan:

  • Check your license terms for multi-site usage
  • Some plans allow multiple websites
  • Contact support for enterprise licensing options
  • Each site installation needs to be activated with your license
How often should I regenerate product content?

Content regeneration frequency depends on your needs:

  • New products: Generate content immediately
  • Seasonal updates: Refresh content quarterly
  • Poor performing products: Try rewriting content to improve sales
  • SEO optimization: Update meta descriptions based on search performance

Best Practices

Before You Start

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Prepare Your Products

  • Ensure products have clear, descriptive titles
  • Add product categories and tags
  • Include product attributes (size, color, material)
  • Upload high-quality product images
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Configure Settings

  • Choose appropriate tone of voice for your brand
  • Set correct source and target languages
  • Enable credit alerts to monitor usage
  • Test with a few products before bulk operations

Content Generation Tips

Pro Tips for Better Content:
  • Start Small: Test with 5-10 products before bulk operations
  • Use Preview Mode: Always review content before applying to all products
  • Mix AI Models: Use GPT-4 for premium products, GPT-3.5 for bulk operations
  • Maintain Consistency: Use the same tone across your product catalog
  • SEO Focus: Always generate meta titles and descriptions for search optimization

Workflow Recommendations

For New Stores

  1. Set up Shop Writer with GPT-3.5 Turbo
  2. Generate content for all products using bulk operations
  3. Review and refine content for your top 10-20 products using GPT-4
  4. Monitor performance and adjust settings as needed

For Existing Stores

  1. Use "Only Products with Empty Content" filter
  2. Generate missing meta titles and descriptions first
  3. Use "Rewrite" operation to improve low-performing product pages
  4. Focus on categories with poor SEO performance

Credit Management

  • Monitor Usage: Enable credit alerts at 80%, 90%, and 95%
  • Plan Bulk Operations: Calculate credits needed before starting
  • Use Efficiently: Focus on products that need content most
  • Quality vs. Quantity: Balance AI model choice with credit consumption

Getting Support

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Contact Support

Need help? Our support team is ready to assist you:

  • Email: support@shop-writer.com
  • Response time: Within 24 hours
  • Include your license key and WordPress version
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Community

Connect with other Shop Writer users:

  • User community forum
  • Feature requests and feedback
  • Share tips and best practices
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Documentation

Additional resources:

  • Video tutorials
  • API documentation
  • Developer guides

Before Contacting Support

Help us help you faster: Please check this documentation and try these steps first.
  1. Check this documentation for solutions
  2. Verify your license is active and you have credits
  3. Test with a single product first
  4. Check Content Update Logs for error details
  5. Note your WordPress and WooCommerce versions

System Information to Include

When contacting support, please include:

  • WordPress version
  • WooCommerce version
  • Shop Writer version
  • Active theme name
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • Error messages or screenshots