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Getting started with PulseLeads
From account creation to your first AI-generated post — under 5 minutes.
1
Connect your AI engine
PulseLeads uses Groq (free, ultra-fast) or OpenAI to power all content generation.
- Go to console.groq.com — create a free API Key.
- Navigate to Settings → AI Configuration.
- Paste your Groq key and click Save.
2
Add your topics
Tell PulseLeads what niche you create content about. Use specific phrases your audience searches for.
- Go to My Topics.
- Add 1–3 keywords. Examples: "content creation tools", "growing on LinkedIn", "short form video tips".
- PulseLeads monitors Reddit and Hacker News for these topics in real time.
3
Scan for trends
Run a scan to find trending discussions in your niche — and turn them into content ideas.
- Go to Trend Feed.
- Type a topic in the scan bar (or leave blank to use your saved topics) and press Scan.
- Trending posts appear in seconds, each scored for content potential with a suggested hook.
Pro tip: best topic keywords
The best topics are specific enough to surface relevant discussions, but not so narrow they miss good content. Try: "AI writing tools", "productivity for creators", "building a personal brand on LinkedIn". Avoid ultra-broad terms like "marketing" or "social media" — too much noise.