Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with PodGlue in under 10 minutes.
Get up and running with PodGlue using the current onboarding flow.
What You'll Accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have:
- Created your account and workspace
- Finished the onboarding session
- Configured your AI workbook
- Added your first episode or RSS feed
- Generated your first AI content
Step 1: Create Your Account
- Sign up for a PodGlue account.
- Complete sign-up and verify your email.
- Sign in to enter onboarding.
Step 2: Start Onboarding
After signing in, PodGlue opens the onboarding session automatically.
The onboarding session now has five stages:
- Welcome
- Workspace Profile
- Cover Art
- Distribution
- AI Configuration
Step 3: Complete Your Workspace Profile
In Workspace Profile, enter the core details for your podcast workspace:
- Workspace Name: your show or brand name
- Workspace Description: your show mission or positioning
- Primary Host: your name or main host name
- Co-Host: optional
- Host Photo: optional headshot
PodGlue checks workspace name availability during this step, so use the final name you want for the workspace.
Step 4: Generate Cover Art
In Cover Art, PodGlue drafts a cover prompt using your:
- workspace name
- description
- host identity
- optional host photo
You can:
- refresh the prompt
- upload an inspiration image
- generate a 1:1 podcast cover
- continue even if you want to create artwork later
Step 5: Add Distribution Details
In Distribution, add your public show URL if you already have one.
You can paste:
- an RSS feed URL
- an Apple Podcasts URL
- or leave it blank and continue
This step is optional. PodGlue uses the link later for imports, metadata, and review workflows.
Step 6: Finish AI Configuration
After the workspace is created, onboarding continues into the required AI Configuration workbook.
You will complete six documents:
- Author & Personal Details Guide
- Personal Voice & Speaking Style Guide
- Business & Ideal Client Profile
- Professional Business Report
- Style Guide
- Entrepreneur POV Profile
For each section, PodGlue gives you a prompt to copy into your AI tool, then a place to paste or upload the finished document.
You can also expand AI Guardrails to define:
- banned words
- banned phrases
- em-dash guidance
When all six sections are complete, click Complete Setup to enter the app.
Step 7: Add Your First Episode
Episode import now happens after onboarding, not during the workspace setup flow.
Once you land in the app, your fastest paths are:
- Upload an episode: add audio, video, or transcript files
- Import from RSS: sync your existing feed
- Add your guests: start building your guest library
If you do not have a transcript yet, common options include:
- Descript
- Otter.ai
- Rev
- Whisper-based transcription tools
Step 8: Generate AI Content
After your episode is in PodGlue, go to the Episodes Library and run Auto-Pilot or individual passes.
Auto-Pilot can run:
- Forge
- Social Lab
- SEO Lab
- Manuscript on the Amplify plan and above
Individual Passes
| Pass / Module | What It Generates |
|---|---|
| Forge | Titles, descriptions, chapters, themes, resources |
| Social Lab | Social posts and platform-specific copy |
| Manuscript | Long-form book-style output |
| SEO Lab | SEO score, keywords, and optimization suggestions |
| Pre-Show / Run of Show | Planning structure for upcoming episodes |
| Visual Assets -> Quotes | Quote extraction and shareable assets |
Where To Run Each Pass
- Forge:
Forge - Social:
Social Lab - SEO:
SEO Lab - Manuscript:
Manuscript - Quotes:
Visual Assets->Quotes
You're Ready to Go
Recommended next guides:
- Account Setup & Onboarding - deeper setup reference
- Episode Management - manage imports, statuses, and workflows
- AI Content Generation - work with generated content
- Brand Voice & Guardrails - refine output quality
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RSS required during onboarding?
No. The distribution field is optional and can be completed later.
Do I upload my first episode during onboarding?
No. Episode upload and RSS import happen after onboarding is complete.
Is the AI workbook optional?
No. In the current onboarding flow, all six AI configuration sections must be completed before setup finishes.
Can I edit these details later?
Yes. Workspace profile and AI configuration details can be updated after onboarding.
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