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Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Gondla in 5 minutes

Get started with Gondla and create your first AI-powered content in just 5 minutes.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you'll need:

  • A Gondla account (sign up at [your-domain.com])
  • An API key from at least one AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google AI)
  • A website URL (optional, for SEO audits)

Step 1: Set Up Your API Keys

Gondla uses a BYOK (Bring Your Own Keys) model for complete cost control.

  1. Navigate to Settings → API Keys
  2. Click Add API Key
  3. Select your provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, DeepSeek, Perplexity, or Replicate)
  4. Enter your API key
  5. Add a nickname (e.g., "My OpenAI Key")
  6. Click Save

The system will automatically validate your key.

Don't have an API key? See our API Keys Setup Guide for detailed instructions on obtaining keys from each provider.

Step 2: Create Your First Project

Projects help you organize content by client, topic, or campaign.

  1. Go to Workspace → Projects
  2. Click Create Project
  3. Enter project details:
    • Name: Your project name (e.g., "Company Blog")
    • Website URL: Your website (optional)
    • Competitors: Competitor domains for analysis (optional)
  4. Click Create

Step 3: Generate Your First Article

Now you're ready to create content!

  1. Navigate to Create → Blog Post
  2. Enter your topic: E.g., "How to improve website SEO"
  3. Select your project: Choose the project you just created
  4. Choose your AI model: Start with GPT-5.1 or Claude Sonnet 4.5
  5. Select article type: Choose "How-To Guide" for instructional content
  6. Set tone: Try "Professional" or "SEO Optimized"
  7. Word count: Set to 1500-2000 words
  8. Optional settings:
    • Enable FAQs for Q&A sections
    • Enable images for visual content
    • Add target keywords for SEO optimization
  9. Click Generate

The generation will take 30-90 seconds depending on length and complexity.

Step 4: Review Your Content

Once generation is complete:

  1. Preview: Review the generated content
  2. Edit: Make any necessary adjustments using the in-app editor
  3. Check details: View word count, reading time, and generation metadata

Step 5: Publish or Schedule

You have three options:

Option A: Publish Immediately

  1. Click Publish
  2. Select your platform (WordPress, Shopify, Google Docs, or Webflow)
  3. Choose publish settings
  4. Click Publish Now

Option B: Schedule for Later

  1. Click Schedule
  2. Select publish date and time
  3. Choose your platform
  4. Click Schedule

Option C: Save as Draft

Keep the content in your library for later review and publishing.

Next Steps

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Common First-Time Questions

Q: How much will this cost me? With the BYOK model, you pay AI providers directly. A 2,000-word article typically costs $0.10-$0.50 depending on the model you choose. See Pricing & Costs for details.

Q: Can I edit the content after generation? Yes! Use the in-app editor to make changes before publishing.

Q: How long does generation take? Single articles: 30-90 seconds. Bulk generation (10+ articles): 5-15 minutes depending on settings.

Q: Can I use multiple AI providers? Absolutely! Add keys from all 6 providers and choose the best model for each task.

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