How to use DirectorAI

Welcome to DirectorAI, the ultimate tool for building SEO-optimized directory websites effortlessly. This guide will walk you through each step, from setting up the software to generating a fully functional directory website. Whether you’re new to website building or a seasoned developer, DirectorAI is designed to streamline the process, so let’s get started.

Step 1: Download DirectorAI

To begin, you need to download DirectorAI. Choose the version that matches your operating system:

Note: A Linux version may be available soon. Please check back for updates.

Additional Steps for Mac Users

If you are using Mac, please follow these steps after downloading DirectorAI:

Move the App to Applications:

Drag the downloaded DirectorAI.app file into the Applications folder.

Grant Execution Permissions:

Open the Terminal and type:

chmod -R 755 /Applications/DirectorAI.app

Open the Application:

Go to Applications, right-click on DirectorAI.app, and select Open.

Allow DirectorAI to Run:

  • Open System Preferences.
  • Navigate to Security & Privacy.
  • At the bottom, you should see a message:
    • “DirectorAI.app was blocked from opening because it is not from an identified developer.”
  • Click Allow Anyway

Step 2: Setting Up Your Workspace

2.1 Initial Configuration

Download Go

To get started, simply click the “Install Go” button to download and install Go. Alternatively, you can download it directly from the official Go website

Download the Scraper

To install the scraper, click the “Download Scraper” button. This will automatically download the necessary files.

DirectorAI - Install Go and Download Scraper

2.2 Selecting the AI Text Generator

GPT

GPT is the recommended option. When selecting GPT, you need at least one API key (you can enter up to 5, which will rotate with each request). Obtain an API key here.

DirectorAI - GPT - OpenAI-API

By default, DirectorAI uses the GPT-4o mini model, known for its speed, cost-efficiency, and quality in generating text.

Ollama

If you choose Ollama as your text generator, you’ll need to download and install the Ollama program. Click the “Install Ollama” button in the DirectorAI interface, or download it directly from Ollama’s official website.

Once you’ve selected Ollama, choose the language model. If no models are downloaded, select “+” and enter the model name you’d like to use. We recommend “gemma2:9b” for quality, but note it may be slow on less powerful devices.

You can find other model names on Ollama’s library and enter them in the text field once “+” is selected.

DirectorAI - Ollama - Model Name

After entering the model name, click “Download Model”.

DirectorAI - Ollama - Download a model

2.3 Choosing the Web Structure

Click the “Web Structure” button in the DirectorAI interface to select the categories and subcategories for your directory. Default categories are provided, but you can modify them as needed.

DirectorAI - Web Structure

2.4 Entering the Location

Enter the directory’s target location in the designated text field.

We recommend specifying a focused area like a city, town, municipality, or state, rather than a large region or country, for better results.

DirectorAI - Enter the Location

2.5 License Code

To generate your web directory with DirectorAI, you need to enter your personal license code and ensure it has available executions.

Obtaining Your License Code

To get your personal license code, first log in or create an account.

Once logged in, go to My Account to view your license code.

DirectorAI - Find your License Code

Entering the License Code

In the DirectorAI interface, click the “Settings” button and enter your license code.

DirectorAI - Enter your License Code

Purchasing Executions

To generate a complete website with DirectorAI, you need to purchase an execution. Executions can be bought at DirectorAI Shop.

Step 3: Generating Your Directory Website

3.1 Generate Directory

Click the “Generate Directory” button. You’ll then be prompted to choose a folder to save the generated file.

DirectorAI - Generate Directory

3.2 Wait for the Generation Process

Once initiated, please wait for the directory generation to complete. Depending on the number of pages and subpages, and your computer’s processing power, this may take several hours.

(Image showing the execution process)

3.3 Generate Blog

You can also automatically generate a blog for the website. Generating a blog does not consume any executions, so it’s free.

DirectorAI - Generate Blog

After clicking the button, a window will open to define keywords for the blog articles. Some keywords are predefined, but you can modify them. For best results, we recommend conducting your own keyword research tailored to your location.

DirectorAI - Define your Keywords

When ready, click “Generate Blog”. You’ll then be prompted to choose a folder to save the blog articles file.

Step 4: Importing Files into WordPress

4.1 Base WordPress File

Downloading the Base WordPress File

It is highly recommended to download the prepared base WordPress file “DirectorAI.wpress” for optimal setup. This file includes necessary plugins for functionality, visual themes, and SEO best practices.

Importing the Base WordPress File

To upload the base WordPress file, install and activate the “All-in-One WP Migration and Backup” plugin.

install all-in-one wp migration plugin

Navigate to the plugin on the left menu, go to the “Import” section, select the .wpress file, and start the import process.

all-in-one WP Migration import wpress process

Once the import completes, refresh the page, and you’ll be prompted to log in. Use the following credentials:

  • Username: directorai
  • Password: directorai
wpress credentials

After logging in, remember to change the username and password.

4.2 Importing the Directory Website

Using WP All Import to Import the Generated Directory

In the left WordPress menu, navigate to WP All Import (already installed in the base website), and select “New Import”.

All Import plugin - New Import button

Choose “Upload a File”, then select the generated .csv file named “web_(location).csv”.

All Import plugin - Upload a File button

Select “Create new Pages“, then click “Continue to Step 2”, followed by “Continue to Step 3”.

All Import plugin - Create New Pages

Scroll down to the “Load Template” dropdown and select “DirectorAI Web”, then click “Continue to Step 4”.

All Import plugin - DirectorAI Web Template

Ensure there’s content in the Unique Identifier field. If empty, click Auto-detect.

Click “Continue”, then “Confirm & Run Import”, and wait for the import process to complete.

All Import plugin - Import Process

4.3 Importing the Blog

Using WP All Import to Import the Blog

Follow the same steps as with the directory import, but, instead, select “Create new Posts”.

All Import plugin - Create New Posts

Also, in the Load Template dropdown, choose “Blog”.

All Import plugin - DirectorAI Blog Template

Then continue as you did with the directory import process

Congratulations! Your new directory is set up and ready to go. Enjoy your fully generated directory website!
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