Newsletter Automation System

An AI-powered blog automation system that generates, schedules, and publishes educational content for international students and young professionals.

🚀 Features

• AI-Powered Content Generation: Creates engaging blog posts using GPT-4
• Automated Research: Scrapes trending topics from LinkedIn, Forbes, and educational sources
• Thumbnail Generation: Automatically creates eye-catching images for each post
• SEO Optimization: Built-in meta descriptions and keyword optimization
• Citation Management: Tracks and cites all sources used in content
• Scheduling System: Publishes blogs bi-weekly automatically
• Customizable Voice: Maintains Re-Defined's community-first tone
• Web Dashboard: Easy-to-use interface for monitoring and customization

📋 Requirements

• Python 3.9+
• OpenAI API Key
• Database (PostgreSQL or SQLite)
• Image generation API access (DALL-E or Stable Diffusion)
• Web hosting for dashboard

🛠️ Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/re-defined/blog-automation.git
cd blog-automation

2. Create virtual environment:

python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set up environment variables:

cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your API keys and configuration

5. Initialize database:

python src/database/init_db.py

6. Run the application:

python app.py

🏗️ Project Structure

re-defined-blog-automation/
├── src/
│   ├── content_generator/      # AI content generation
│   ├── scraper/               # Web scraping for trends
│   ├── image_generator/       # Thumbnail creation
│   ├── seo_optimizer/         # SEO tools
│   ├── publisher/             # Publishing automation
│   ├── scheduler/             # Scheduling system
│   └── database/              # Database models
├── web/                       # Web dashboard
├── tests/                     # Test suite
├── config/                    # Configuration files
└── logs/                      # Application logs

📝 Usage

Generate a Blog Post

from src.content_generator import BlogGenerator

generator = BlogGenerator()
blog = generator.create_blog(
    topic="Tips for International Students",
    word_count=500
)

Schedule Publication

from src.scheduler import BlogScheduler

scheduler = BlogScheduler()
scheduler.schedule_blog(blog, publish_date="2024-06-26")

🎯 Content Guidelines

• Length: 300-600 words
• Tone: Friendly, supportive, community-focused
• Topics: Education, career development, job market insights
• Audience: International students and young professionals

📊 Success Metrics

• ✅ 2 blogs auto-published during testing
• ✅ Custom thumbnails generated
• ✅ SEO meta descriptions included
• ✅ Sources properly cited
• ✅ Bi-weekly automation ready

🤝 Support

For questions or issues, please contact the development team.