Getting Started
Set up your account, create your first project, and start generating AI-powered content in minutes.
What is fivebucks.ai?
fivebucks.ai is your all-in-one AI content assistant for small businesses and SEO agencies. Research profitable keywords, generate high-quality articles, collaborate with your team, and publish to your website automatically - all from one dashboard.
⏱️ Estimated Time: 10 minutes
📋 Prerequisites:
- A valid email address or social account (Google, Facebook, Apple, X, GitHub, LinkedIn)
- Your website URL (optional but recommended)
- Your business or client information
Step 1: Create Your Account
- Email & Password - Create an account with your email address
- GoogleSign Up - Sign up instantly with your Google account
- FacebookSign Up - Sign up instantly with your Facebook account
- AppleSign Up - Sign up instantly with your Apple ID
- X (Twitter)Sign Up - Sign up instantly with your X/Twitter account
- GitHubSign Up - Sign up instantly with your GitHub account
- LinkedInSign Up - Sign up instantly with your LinkedIn account
ℹ️ NOTE: If you sign up with email, you'll receive a verification link. Click the link in your email to verify your account before proceeding. Social sign-up methods automatically verify your email, so you can skip this step.
Step 2: Select Your Plan
After signing up, you'll be asked to select a plan. We recommend starting with the Basic Monthly plan, which includes a 14-day free trial.
Available plans:
- Basic: 50 articles, unlimited SEO research, 3 integrations
- Professional: 200 articles, 10 integrations, team collaboration
- Enterprise: Unlimited articles, custom integrations, dedicated support
💡 PRO TIP: Basic Monthly plans include a 14-day free trial. You won't be charged until the trial period ends.
Step 3: Enter Payment Information
After selecting your plan, you'll be asked to enter payment information. This secures your account and activates your subscription.
Payment details required:
- Credit or debit card number
- Expiration date and CVV security code
- Cardholder name
- Billing address (street, city, state, zip, country)
ℹ️ NOTE: Your payment information is processed securely by Stripe. We never store your full card details on our servers. If you start with a free trial, you won't be charged until the trial period ends.
Step 4: Complete Your Profile
After selecting your plan, you'll be asked to provide information about your business or agency:
- Your Name: First and last name
- Job Title: Your role (e.g., "SEO Specialist", "Marketing Manager")
- Company Name: Your business or agency name
- Team Name: A name for your workspace (default: "My Team")
- Website URL: Your company website (optional)
- Industry: Your business industry
- Team Size: Number of people in your team
💡 PRO TIP: Providing your website URL allows fivebucks.ai to analyze your existing content and provide better recommendations for keywords and topics.
Click "Complete Profile" to finish setup. You'll be redirected to create your first project.
Step 5: Create Your First Project
Projects help you organize content by website, client, or campaign. Think of a project as a folder that contains all your research, articles, and publishing settings for one specific website.
Fill in the following information:
- Project Name: Give your project a clear name (e.g., "Main Website", "Client: ABC Corp", "Holiday Campaign")
- Description: Briefly describe what this project is for
- Company Name: The business this content is for
- Website URL: The website where you'll publish content
- Industry: Select the relevant industry (helps with keyword research)
- Author Information: Optional contact details for article bylines
💡 PRO TIP: If you work with multiple clients or websites, create a separate project for each one. This keeps your content, keywords, and analytics organized.
Click "Create Project". The system will automatically:
- Set this project as your active project
- Initialize your onboarding checklist
- Redirect you to connect your publishing platforms
Step 6: Connect Your Website
- WordPress - Both self-hosted and WordPress.com
- Wix - Connect via API key
- Shopify - Great for product descriptions and blog posts
- Blogger - Google's blogging platform
- Ghost - Modern publishing platform
Social Media Platforms:
- LinkedIn - Publish professional content to LinkedIn
- Twitter/X - Share posts and updates on X (formerly Twitter)
Automation & Distribution:
- Zapier - Connect to thousands of apps via Zapier workflows
- Email - Send content via email distribution
ℹ️ NOTE: You can skip this step and connect platforms later. However, connecting your main website now allows you to publish articles with one click once they're ready.
For step-by-step instructions on connecting WordPress and other platforms, see the Platform Integrations guide.
Step 7: Explore Your Dashboard
Click the "Dashboard" menu item to see your main workspace. Your dashboard shows:
- Recent Content: Your latest articles and drafts
- Pending Approvals: Content waiting for team review (if enabled)
- Connected Platforms: Quick access to your integrations
- Traffic Statistics: Google rankings and ChatGPT citations (once configured)
- Usage Quotas: Track your monthly limits in the sidebar
💡 PRO TIP: Use the project dropdown at the top of the sidebar to switch between different projects quickly. Your dashboard will update to show content for the selected project.
Step 8: Understanding Your Quotas
The sidebar shows your usage quotas in real-time. These limits depend on your plan:
- SEO Research: Number of keyword research reports you can run
- Content Generation: Number of AI articles you can create
- Integration Quota: Number of articles you can auto-publish per month
- Projects: Maximum number of projects you can create
- Team Members: How many people can join your workspace
- Traffic Monitoring: Number of URLs you can track
ℹ️ NOTE: If you run out of quota before the end of the month, you can purchase add-on credits from the Billing page. These credits never expire and stack with your monthly quota.
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Updated on: 20/12/2025
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