Guides

Step-by-step guides to help you master ArticleFlow

Getting Started with ArticleFlow

Beginner

A complete beginner's guide to creating your first AI-powered article · 5 min read

Step 1: Create Your Account

Sign up for a free account at ArticleFlow. You'll get one free trial article to test the service.

Step 2: Try the Free Trial

Use the landing page trial generator to create your first article. Choose from tutorial, comparison, or case study types.

Step 3: Set Up Your API Keys (Optional)

For unlimited generation, add your Claude or Gemini API key in Settings. This allows you to use the BYOK model and only pay for AI usage.

Step 4: Generate Your First Article

Navigate to the Generate page, enter your topic, and click Generate. Your article will be ready in seconds!

Crafting Perfect Prompts

Intermediate

Learn how to write effective prompts for high-quality article generation · 7 min read

Be Specific

Instead of:

"Write about React"

Use:

"Write a comprehensive guide on React Hooks for beginners, covering useState, useEffect, and custom hooks with practical examples"

Include Context

  • Target audience (beginners, intermediate, advanced)
  • Specific technologies or versions
  • Desired length or depth
  • Code examples requirements

Choose the Right Article Type

Match your prompt to the article type. Tutorials need step-by-step instructions, while comparisons need multiple options to analyze.

Automating Your Content Workflow

Advanced

Set up automated article generation and publishing with Google Sheets · 10 min read

Prerequisites

  • Starter plan or higher
  • Google account connected
  • API keys configured

Step 1: Create Your Content Sheet

  1. Create a new Google Sheet
  2. Add columns: prompt, article_type, status, article_url
  3. Fill in your article prompts and types
  4. Set status to "pending" for articles to generate

Step 2: Connect to ArticleFlow

  1. Copy the Sheet ID from your Google Sheets URL
  2. Go to ArticleFlow Settings
  3. Paste the Sheet ID in the Google Sheets ID field
  4. Save your settings

Step 3: Run Batch Generation

  1. Navigate to the Sheets Sync page
  2. Review pending articles
  3. Click "Generate All"
  4. Articles will be generated and sheet updated automatically

Integrating with Google Docs

Intermediate

Automatically create and edit articles in Google Docs · 6 min read

Connecting Your Account

  1. Go to Settings → Integrations
  2. Click "Connect Google Account"
  3. Sign in and authorize ArticleFlow
  4. You'll be redirected back to Settings

Auto-Creating Docs

When generating articles, toggle "Create Google Doc" to automatically create a formatted Google Doc with your article content.

Benefits

  • Edit with Google Docs' familiar interface
  • Share with team members for review
  • Use version history to track changes
  • Export to different formats (PDF, DOCX, etc.)

Understanding Article Types

Beginner

Choose the right article type for your content goals · 5 min read

Technical Article

Best for: Deep dives into technologies, architecture discussions, advanced concepts

Features: Code examples, diagrams, detailed explanations

Tutorial / How-To

Best for: Teaching specific skills, step-by-step guides

Features: Numbered steps, code snippets, screenshots

Comparison / Review

Best for: Evaluating tools, comparing frameworks

Features: Comparison tables, pros/cons lists

Case Study

Best for: Real-world implementation stories

Features: Problem statement, solution, results

LinkedIn Carousel

Best for: Social media engagement, quick tips

Features: 4-5 slides, visual-focused, bite-sized content

API Key Management

Beginner

Best practices for managing your AI provider API keys · 4 min read

Security Best Practices

  • Never share your API keys publicly
  • Rotate keys periodically
  • Set usage limits in your AI provider console
  • Monitor your usage regularly

Cost Optimization

  • Use Gemini for cost-effective generation
  • Use Claude for higher quality articles
  • Set reasonable word count limits
  • Review generated content before bulk operations

Troubleshooting

Invalid API Key Error:

  • Verify the key is copied correctly
  • Check if the key is still active in your AI provider console
  • Ensure you have credits/billing set up

Ready to Start?

Put these guides into practice and create amazing content