2 Ways I Create WooCommerce Descriptions in 10 Seconds

At 11pm I was staring at my screen and writing WooCommerce product description number 47.

“This stylish blue hoodie is made of high quality fabric…” My brain felt like mush. Every description sounded exactly the same. I also had 23 more products to finish before the client’s store opened tomorrow.

That’s when I realized that something had to change. Writing product descriptions manually hindered my productivity and burned me out quickly.

That’s when I decided to turn to AI automation, which sorted everything out. Now I create consistent, SEO-friendly product descriptions in 10 seconds instead of 30 minutes.

This made my WooCommerce store management process 40x faster.

In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how I set up two different AI systems to automatically generate WooCommerce product descriptions.

For complete control, use Uncanny Automator with OpenAI. The other uses StoreAgent for beginner-friendly simplicity.

Both methods work and save a huge amount of time. I’ll walk you through everything step by step.

Key insights

• I’ll show you how to connect OpenAI directly to WooCommerce so that descriptions are automatically generated when you publish products
• Discover a plugin that asks you 6 simple questions and then writes SEO-friendly descriptions in 5 seconds
• I explain exactly when automated descriptions make sense versus manual creation for different product types
• I tested both methods and created descriptions to compare quality, speed and cost
• I’ll break down the actual costs: One method costs $10 to $20 per month, the other offers a completely free option

If you want to switch to either method, use the links below.

Why automate WooCommerce product descriptions?

Manually writing product descriptions poses three major problems for store owners.

First, the loss of time affects productivity.

• Each description takes 15 to 30 minutes when you factor in research, writing, editing, and SEO keyword placement.
• Multiply that by 50 products and you’ve spent an entire work week on descriptions alone.

Second, maintaining a consistent brand voice.

• It’s difficult to maintain the same tone across hundreds of products in your store.
• Your first ten descriptions may sound professional and polished.
• When you call Product 40, you describe it with generic phrases like “high-quality materials” and “excellent value for money.”

Third, SEO optimization gets complicated.

• SEO optimization for product pages is either completely ignored or results in cumbersome keyword stuffing.
• You know you need these search terms, but including them in 200 descriptions obviously exhausts even experienced copywriters.

AI automation solves all three problems

consistency

• A consistent brand voice is created automatically once you configure your AI announcements.
• This means that every product description corresponds perfectly to your tone guidelines.
• Whether it is the first product or the five hundredth.

SEO optimization

• Creating SEO friendly content becomes effortless.
• AI weaves keywords naturally into compelling copy, without the robotic feel of manual keyword insertion.

The time savings are dramatic

• What took 30 minutes now takes 10 seconds.
• This leaves you more time for actual business growth activities like marketing your online store and improving customer experience.

Additionally, A/B testing different description styles becomes practical. You can generate three variants, test which one converts better, and scale to the winner. Try this manually with over 100 products!

Two methods I tested for WooCommerce AI product descriptions

I spent 30 days testing two completely different approaches to AI product descriptions. Both work fine, but are aimed at different types of users.

Method 1 used Scary Automator plus OpenAI to create fully automated workflows.

You publish a product, the automation is triggered, OpenAI generates the description and automatically populates your product page.

This gives you complete control over prompts and WordPress automation workflows.

Method 2 used StoreAgenta WordPress AI plugin designed for WooCommerce descriptions.

You click a button, answer 6 simple questions and the AI ​​generates your description in 5 seconds. No technical setup required.

Both methods offer free versions that you can try before committing. The free version of Uncanny Automator limits you to basic automations, but you can still test the workflow.

On the other hand, the free version of StoreAgent allows you to create descriptions for up to 10 products per month.

The Pro versions unleash the true power. Uncanny Automator Pro removes all automation restrictions.

StoreAgent Pro offers unlimited descriptions with advanced features like bulk generation and custom sound profiles.

Now let me explain to you how to create AI product descriptions using each method.

Method 1: Use Scary Automator + OpenAI to automatically generate WooCommerce product descriptions

Total setup time: 45-60 minutes, one time

Scary Automator gives you complete control over how AI generates your product descriptions.

You create an automation recipe that fires whenever you publish a WooCommerce product. The product details are then sent to OpenAI and the description field is automatically populated.

Assembly takes around 45-60 minutes. After that, each product description is generated in 10 seconds without any manual work.

Check out my Uncanny Automator review to see what it can do.

What you need

Before you begin, make sure you have these four things ready.

• 1. Uncanny Automator plugin installed on your WordPress site.
• 2. An OpenAI API account with billing set up.
• 3. WooCommerce must be installed and active on your website.
• 4. You need a basic understanding of how WordPress plugins and settings work.

Now that you have everything ready, let’s get started.

Step 1: Install and activate Uncanny Automator

Setup time: 5 minutes

First you need to purchase and install Uncanny Automator.

While Uncanny Automator has a free versionfor OpenAI integration you need the Pro version. So, visit the official site of Uncanny Automator and purchase a pro version.

Choose one of the three packages that suits your needs.

After purchasing, log in to your Uncanny Automator account and navigate to “Downloads.” Download the plugin file here.

Also copy the license key on this page. You will need it later to activate the Pro version. Then go to your WordPress site and install the plugin like any other.

If you encounter any problems, check out my tutorial on installing plugins.

Next, navigate to Automator » Settings » General in your WordPress dashboard. Then paste your license key into the field and select “Activate License”.

The plugin verifies your key and unlocks all Pro features, including the OpenAI integration we need for product descriptions.

Once activated, “Automator” will appear in your WordPress sidebar menu. Click on it to access the main dashboard where you will create your automation recipe in the next steps.

Step 2: Connect OpenAI to Uncanny Automator

Setup time: 10 minutes

Connecting to OpenAI requires an API key from you OpenAI account. This key allows Uncanny Automator to send requests to OpenAI’s servers and receive generated text back.

With that in mind, go to OpenAI and log in to your account.

Next, navigate to “API Key” in the left sidebar menu and click “Create New Secret” to generate a new API key specifically for this integration.

OpenAI asks you to name your key. Use something descriptive like “Uncanny Automator WooCommerce” so you remember what it’s for when you need to manage keys later.

Then select your permissions (“All” works fine) and then click Create secret key.

Next, OpenAI displays your secret key once. So be sure to take note.

Click the “Copy” button to save it to your clipboard. You can no longer see this key. So please paste it temporarily in a safe place while you connect.

Now go back to your WordPress dashboard and go to Automator » Settings » App Integrations. Here, scroll down and find OpenAI in the list of available integrations.

Paste your OpenAI secret key in the field provided and click “Connect OpenAI Account”. Uncanny Automator then tests the connection and confirms that it is working.

At this point the connection is complete.

OpenAI now appears as an available action in your automation recipes.

⚠️ Important: Billing via the OpenAI API is per prompt. However, the cost of product descriptions is minimal. Typically, you’ll spend $0.002 to $0.005 per description. This means that 1,000 descriptions cost around $3 to $5 total. This is cheaper than hiring a copywriter for just a single product.

Step 3: Create your automation recipe

Setup time: 15-20 minutes

Automation recipes in Uncanny Automator follow a simple trigger action structure. The trigger is “if that happens” and the action is “do this automatically”.

This applies to product descriptions trigger is “the release of a WooCommerce product” and the action is “the generation of AI descriptions”.

To set this up, go to Automator » All Recipes » Add New in your WordPress dashboard.

In the next popup, select “Logged in Users” as the recipe type and click Confirm.

This means the automation runs when you or your team members publish products, not when visitors take action on your site.

After that, the recipe creator will load with a blank canvas ready for your trigger and actions.

Give your recipe a descriptive title like “AI Product Descriptions with OpenAI” so you can recognize it later when managing your WooCommerce store.

Now let me show you how to set up the trigger.

Click “Select Integration” below. Trigger section and select “WordPress” from the list of available integrations. This tells the automation to listen for WordPress events.

Select “A user publishes a post” from the trigger options. This trigger fires whenever you or your team publishes content to your website.

Once you select this, the trigger settings will expand.

Set the “Post Type” drop-down menu to “Product.” This ensures that the automation only runs on WooCommerce products, not blog posts or pages.

Finally, click Save, and your trigger is now configured. Whenever you publish a WooCommerce product, this automation activates and runs whatever actions you add next.

This trigger approach gives you complete control. AI only generates descriptions when you consciously publish products, not when you save drafts or preview changes.

Step 4: Configure the OpenAI action

Setup time: 15 minutes

Now add the action that generates AI descriptions. Here, AI content is created using OpenAI’s language models.

Next, click “Add Action” under your trigger to open dozens of options. Find OpenAI and select it from the integrations list.

The OpenAI action types then appear. Select “Use prompt to generate text with GPT model” because we are generating written descriptions, not images.

On the next screen you will see the OpenAI configuration settings.

First select your GPT model. For product descriptions I recommend GPT-3.5-turbo. It is faster and cheaper than GPT-4 and at the same time delivers excellent quality for this application.

Next, set the temperature to 0.2.

Temperature controls creativity over consistency. Lower values ​​(0.1-0.3) result in focused, predictable descriptions. Higher values ​​(0.7-0.9) produce more varied, creative text.

For product descriptions, you want consistency across the catalog, so stick with 0.2.

When you’re done, set the maximum length to 400 tokens. Tokens represent approximately 75% of the word count, so 400 tokens produce approximately 300 words.

This gives you meaningful product descriptions without unnecessary bells and whistles.

Now make yours System message. This tells OpenAI its role and what style to use. Here is the template I use:

You are a creative copywriter for (Your Store Name). Write product descriptions in a friendly and conversational tone. Always focus on customer benefits and include relevant keywords naturally. Before writing, reference the product title.

You can use the same prompt by replacing (your store name) with your actual business name. This context helps OpenAI match your brand voice.

Below you will find the “Prompt” box where you can provide specific instructions for each product. Click in the prompt box and create your template:

Write a compelling product description for: {{Post title}}

Focus on:
- How it solves customer problems
- Key features and benefits  
- Why customers should buy from us

Keep it under 100 words with persuasive language.

Note the {{Post title}} Tokens. Uncanny Automator will automatically replace this with your actual product name when the automation runs.

This dynamic token system enables instant work for all products.

Additionally, you can include SEO keywords for better AI optimization by adding a line like “Of course include these keywords: (your keywords)” in the prompt.

Simply replace (your keywords) with actual search terms relevant to the specific product category.

Finally, click “Save” to save your OpenAI action configuration. The real magic happens when you connect this AI-generated text to your actual product description field.

Step 5: Connect AI output with product description

Setup time: 5 minutes

The OpenAI action now generates descriptions, but they just float around in your workflow.

You need a second action that takes the AI-generated text and inserts it into your WooCommerce product description field.

To do this, click on “Add Action” again below your OpenAI action. This adds another step to your automation flow.

Now select WordPress as your integration this time.

Then select “Update content of a post” from the WordPress actions. This action allows you to change any field in any post type, including WooCommerce products.

Next, the configuration screen will appear with several fields to fill out.

Set the post type to “Product” to specifically target WooCommerce products. For the Post field, click the token selector and select {{Post ID}} from your trigger tokens.

This dynamic token ensures that the automation updates the exact product that triggered it, and not some random product on your website.

Now comes the crucial connection.

In the Contents In the field, click the token selector again and select {{Response}} from your OpenAI action tokens. This token contains the description text generated by the AI.

For this action, click Save. Your automation recipe is now ready.

The workflow goes like this:

You publish a product → Uncanny Automator sends the product title to OpenAI → OpenAI generates a description → the description automatically populates your product’s description field.

Once you’re happy with your AI product description process, make the recipe live and click Save Recipe to activate everything.

That’s it!

All automation now happens automatically when you publish WooCommerce products without any manual work.

Testing the Uncanny Automator method

Time to see your automation in action. To do this, create a new WooCommerce product to test the workflow before using it in your real catalog.

Navigate to Products » Add new in your WordPress dashboard. Then add a product title like “Blue Hoodie,” but leave the description field completely blank.

You can add a price and product image if necessary. However, make sure that the description field remains empty.

Once you hit the publish button, Uncanny Automator should kick into action behind the scenes.

The trigger fires and your product title is sent to OpenAI. OpenAI then generates the content and populates the description field.

Remember to wait about 5-10 seconds for the API calls to complete. Then refresh the product page you just published.

The description field now includes AI-generated copy tailored to your product title. The text closely follows your system message guidelines and your prompt template.

Using Uncanny Automator is best suited for high-volume stores with 100+ products where the investment in setup time pays off quickly.

This is for users who want complete, quick customization and value control.

If you are familiar with WordPress automation workflows, this approach gives you maximum flexibility to fine-tune everything.

Method 2: Use StoreAgent to automatically generate WooCommerce product descriptions

Total setup time: 10 minutes in total

StoreAgent takes a completely different approach to AI product descriptions.

Instead of creating automation workflows, you get a guided form that asks specific eCommerce questions and then generates descriptions based on your answers.

The entire process is more like filling out a questionnaire than creating product descriptions.

StoreAgent is specifically designed for WooCommerce product descriptions.

The AI ​​doesn’t just generate generic text. It asks in advance about your target group, the writing tone, the product category and the SEO keywords. Then create descriptions that match those specific parameters.

This makes StoreAgent perfect for beginners who want AI product descriptions without having to dive into multiple setup screens.

Step 1: Install StoreAgent and connect your store

Setup time: 3 minutes

Go to your WordPress dashboard and go to Plugins » Add new. Here, search for “StoreAgent” in the plugin directory. Then install and activate the free version.

After activation, the message “Connect to StoreAgent” will appear in your WordPress admin area. Click the “Connect to StoreAgent” button.

You’ll be prompted to create a free StoreAgent account if you don’t already have one. All you need to do is enter your email address, name and password on the login screen.

Once you have a StoreAgent account, log in with your credentials to link your WordPress site to StoreAgent’s service.

Next, enter your website URL in the connection field. This allows StoreAgent to check your website and establish the connection between your WordPress installation and their AI service.

The connection is established in seconds. Your WordPress site can now communicate with StoreAgent’s AI servers to create product descriptions.

Step 2: Configure your brand voice settings

Setup time: 4 minutes

StoreAgent’s power relies on a unique branded language configuration that is automatically applied to all your products. To set this up, navigate to StoreAgent » Settings in your WordPress dashboard.

Here, click on the AI ​​Content Tools tab to access the product description settings. Switch the “Product Description AI” agent to active status.

Then select your writing tone in the section below.

StoreAgent offers multiple tone options including friendly, professional, playful, happy, conversational, informative and more.

I recommend starting with “Friendly” or “Happy” for most consumer products as these tones work well for online store products.

The Age Focus setting allows you to tailor descriptions to specific demographics.

If your products are aimed at a specific age group, e.g. E.g. 18-24 or 35-44, select this range. Otherwise, select “No Age Focus Required” to make the descriptions generally appealing.

Next, scroll to the Audience section to narrow down your descriptions even further.

StoreAgent offers dozens of predefined audiences: pet owners, fashion lovers, techies, fitness enthusiasts, parents, students and many more. Choose the target group that fits your customer base.

These settings ensure consistency across your product catalog. Each description generated by StoreAgent automatically matches your chosen tone, age focus and target audience.

You configure this once and any future product inherits these branded voice policies with no additional setup.

Step 3: Generate descriptions with the guided form

Setup time: 3 minutes per product (after initial configuration)

Now for the easy part.

Open any WooCommerce product editing screen and click StoreAgent’s bright yellow “Generate Description with AI” button directly above your product description field.

A guided form will then appear with six simple questions to help the AI ​​understand your specific product.

The Product Name field is automatically populated from your product title. If you haven’t added a title yet, StoreAgent will prompt you to enter one because the AI ​​needs to know what the title describes.

In the “Interesting Facts” section, add 3-6 unique details about your product.

These can be materials, features, benefits, or anything that makes your product special.

For example, a dog costume might include: “includes a brown hat,” “includes a red scarf,” and “made from pet-safe materials.”

Then set up the SEO keywords.

Add 3-5 relevant search terms that customers could use to find this product. This ensures that StoreAgent naturally inserts these keywords into the description for better eCommerce search engine optimization.

The refund or warranty information field is optional but is intended to provide trust. So add your return policy or warranty details here if you want them to be mentioned in the product descriptions.

Then select the description length you want: Short (50-75 words), Medium (75-125 words), or Long (125-200 words).

For most products, I recommend Medium because it provides enough detail without overwhelming readers.

When you’re finished, click “Generate Product Description” at the bottom of the form. StoreAgent processes your responses and generates a complete product description in about 5 seconds.

The preview screen will also appear with your AI-generated description.

Read it carefully to see if it is what you are looking for. See if the AI ​​combines your interesting facts, keywords, refund information, and brand voice preferences into good content.

If you like it, click “Apply AI-generated description” and the text will immediately fill your product description field.

If you want to try again with different answers or a different length, click Back and adjust your entries.

This guided approach makes rapid engineering super easy.

You answer straightforward questions and StoreAgent handles the AI ​​prompting behind the scenes, with no technical knowledge required.

Review and edit AI-generated descriptions

The AI ​​generates solid descriptions, but you should always check them before putting products into use. AI occasionally makes assumptions or adds details that don’t fit your product perfectly.

Read the generated description carefully. Check that all facts are correct. Make sure that the mentioned features are actually present on your product. Make sure the tone matches your brand expectations.

If you spot errors or awkward wording, you have two options.

Edit the description directly in the preview window before applying it to your product. Or click Back and adjust your form responses to create a new version.

I recommend creating 2-3 variations by tweaking your interesting facts or changing the description length. Then choose the version that sounds most natural and convincing.

When you’re happy with the description, click Apply AI-generated description. The text will instantly populate your WooCommerce product description field and be ready to publish.

Compare Uncanny Automator vs StoreAgent: Which Method Should You Use?

Both methods deliver high-quality, AI-generated product descriptions. Your choice depends on technical comfort, catalog size and the level of control required.

Choose Scary Automator If:

• You manage over 100 products: The one-hour setup investment quickly pays for itself thanks to full automation. Each product description is automatically generated upon publication, which is a huge time saver.
• Do you need flexibility: You want to customize every aspect of how AI generates descriptions. You can tweak prompts, adjust temperature settings, change system messages, and precisely adjust output length.
• Understand WordPress Basics: You are familiar with WordPress technical setup, including API keys, automation workflows, and rapid engineering. The learning curve is small, but the control is absolute.
• Your budget: You can pay the monthly OpenAI API cost plus the annual Uncanny Automator Pro license. The cost per description is significantly cheaper than subscription prices.

Choose StoreAgent If:

• Have a small shop: You have 10-50 products, although spending 3-5 minutes per product responding to a guided form is still faster than writing manually. The form-based approach works perfectly for smaller catalogs.
• WordPress beginners: They prefer beginner-friendly interfaces over technical configuration. StoreAgent removes any complexity with simple questions rather than requiring expertise in WordPress automation plugins.
• Need fast AI generation: You want results in 10 minutes, not an hour. StoreAgent allows you to create descriptions instantly, without lengthy setup procedures or learning curves.
• Small budget: Your budget prefers predictable monthly costs. The free version includes 10 products to try every month, which is a limitation. Pro offers unlimited descriptions with no usage-related surprises.

I have tested both methods extensively. Uncanny Automator gave me more performance and lower cost per description. StoreAgent is the smarter option for stores with fewer than 50 products, where the guided approach saves setup time.

Check out this comparison table to make the right choice for your business.

For me, Uncanny Automator is the winner when it comes to creating AI product descriptions for WooCommerce. The flexibility and price of automating many pages at the same time convinced me.

However, choose based on the size of your catalog and your technical confidence. Both deliver professional descriptions that surpass manual writing in terms of speed and consistency.

Best practices for WooCommerce AI product descriptions

During my 30-day trial period, I created over 100 AI descriptions. Here you can see what actually works in practice and what sounds good in theory.

Always check before publishing. AI gets facts wrong about 10% of the time. It could be that your hoodie has pockets when it doesn’t, or it might invent features that sound plausible but don’t exist. Catch these mistakes before customers do.

Enter the AI-specific details. Vague entries lead to vague descriptions. Instead of “comfortable fabric,” specify “soft cotton blend with 4-way stretch.” The more specific your information is, the better your descriptions will be.

Consistently use brand voice guidelines. Create 3-5 sample descriptions for different types of products that you absolutely love. Reference these examples in your AI prompts or StoreAgent settings. This trains the AI ​​to match your actual brand voice and not generic marketing language.

Balance SEO with readability. AI tends toward keyword stuffing when you overemphasize SEO in prompts. Aim for a maximum of 1-2 natural keyword mentions. Search engine optimization tools can check whether your keyword density remains within the optimal range.

Test different approaches for product categories. Electronics descriptions require technical specifications and compatibility information. Fashion descriptions focus on style and materials. Create templates for each category instead of using a prompt for everything.

A/B test variants if possible. Generate three different descriptions for your top sellers. Do them each for two weeks and track which ones convert better. Scale the winner across similar products. This scientific approach beats guessing what customers want to read.

Humanize flagship products. Use AI for bulk catalog items where efficiency matters most. Your hero products and bestsellers deserve individual descriptions that show what makes them special. The 80/20 rule applies here – the AI ​​takes care of 80% of the products, you personally manufacture the crucial 20%.

Review and refine prompts quarterly. Your first AI descriptions won’t be perfect. After you’ve created 20 to 30 products, you’ll start to see patterns in what works and what doesn’t. Adjust your prompts or StoreAgent settings based on actual results, not assumptions.

Congratulations! You can now reduce the time spent creating your product descriptions and invest that time in actually marketing and growing your business.

If something is unclear, check out the frequently asked questions below.

FAQs: How to Automatically Generate WooCommerce Product Descriptions with AI

Final Verdict: Should I automate product descriptions?

Yes, if you spend more than two hours a week writing product descriptions.

AI automation is not about replacing good writing. It’s about scaling your business without getting caught up in repetitive tasks that don’t require your unique expertise.

Using these tools saved me 40 hours in the first month. This time was dedicated to customer service, marketing strategy, and actually growing the company instead of staring at empty description boxes.

The quality problem is real but manageable. AI descriptions receive a score of 8/10 when properly reviewed. This is professional enough for most products.

Your best-selling and hero products still deserve the 10/10 individual treatment that only you can provide.

No matter which tool you choose, Uncanny Automator and StoreFront: They create better descriptions faster than writing them manually.

The larger your catalog becomes, the more time you save. That’s the real benefit: consistent quality at scale without burnout.

Resource Hub: Expand your WooCommerce store

AI product descriptions solve the content creation bottleneck. But building a successful WooCommerce store requires several parts to work together.

These resources address common challenges every store owner faces, including payment processing, page design, email marketing, website speed, and platform selection.

They all impact your bottom line just as much as product descriptions.