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πŸš€ Getting Started with IndexPilot

This article walks you through the quick 10 steps to set up IndexPilot, connect your tools, train the AI, and publish your first SEO-optimized article.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Welcome to IndexPilot πŸ‘‹

IndexPilot is the fastest way to automate your SEO content strategy and grow your organic traffic without heavy manual effort. This guide will walk you through the 10 key steps to set up your account, train the AI, and publish your first article.


Step 1: Welcome! Start Here

Get familiar with how IndexPilot works:

  • Add targeted keywords

  • Generate long-form blog articles with AI

  • Sync or schedule articles to your site with the Content Planner

We follow proven SEO best practices:

  • Keyword included in the title, SEO title, description, and URL slug (e.g. /post/marketing-attribution-software)

  • Smart internal linking between articles to strengthen rankings

πŸ‘‰ Click Learn More About the SEO Strategy or mark this step complete.


Step 2: Connect Google Search Console

Connect your GSC account and select your site property. This allows IndexPilot to:

  • Submit new URLs to Google instantly

  • Analyze keyword performance

  • Improve article quality and interlinking

βœ… Once connected, your account will show as β€œConnected to Google Search Console.”


Step 3: Train AI on Your Business

Personalize the AI with details about your business so content matches your voice and product. This ensures:

  • Tone and style fit your brand

  • Unique selling points are included

  • Articles are relevant to your audience

βœ… Save your business info once, and every article will reflect it.


Step 4: Customize AI Writing Preferences

Set your writing instructions to guide the AI. Options include:

  • Tone and voice (professional, casual, etc.)

  • Structure preferences (headers, bullets, formatting)

  • Target audience

  • Article length and style

βœ… Saved instructions will apply to every AI-generated article.


Step 5: Set Call-to-Action Preferences

Choose how CTAs appear at the end of articles:

  • Simple links

  • Full paragraph-style CTAs (e.g. β€œReady to unlock your marketing potential? Get Started Today!”)

βœ… Saved CTA settings will automatically be added to each article.


Step 6: Set AI Image Generation Settings

Define how visuals should look in your articles:

  • Main image style: Cinematic, Brand, or Illustration

  • Supporting images: Flowcharts, diagrams, or graphics

  • Brand color and background preferences

βœ… Once set, AI images will match your brand style.


Step 7: Strategically Add Keywords

Keywords are the foundation of IndexPilot. Each one becomes its own URL slug and article. The AI uses them to:

  • Build optimized, long-form content

  • Interlink with your other posts for SEO gains

πŸ‘‰ Learn How To Choose Keywords using Ahrefs.

Add keywords directly or upload in bulk. On the top right of the Keywords page, click Add Keywords.


Step 8: Connect Your Website CMS

Link your CMS to automate publishing or save as drafts. Supported options:

  • Webflow

  • WordPress

  • Others via webhook

βœ… Once connected, articles will sync automatically based on your preferences.



Step 9: Setup Indexing

Make sure your articles appear in search faster by enabling both:

  • Google Search Console (Google API submission)

  • IndexNow (Bing, Yandex, DuckDuckGo, etc.)

βœ… With dual-engine indexing, your content is discovered within minutes.
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Step 10: Schedule Your First Article

Use the Content Planner to:

  • Auto-schedule daily articles with AutoPilot

  • Manually schedule content to match your editorial calendar

  • Control how many posts publish per day

βœ… Once scheduled, the Planner will manage timing and auto-fill future dates.

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