$15K/Mo AI SaaS [Part 2]: Social Media on Autopilot (no prompts required)

Introduction

Welcome back to our ongoing series on building a $ 15K/month AI SaaS! In the previous episode, we explored how to create content using form inputs. This week, we will dive deeper into creating social media content and blogging completely on autopilot—without any human input. This system allows you and your content team to save time and streamline workflows for effective content generation.

Overview of the Content Creation Process

To automate content creation, we'll reverse engineer the manual process typically used by humans. While humans naturally develop ideas, machines can enhance this process by utilizing a variety of input sources. The content creation process comprises research, creation, internal processes, and posting. Using diverse and credible input sources ensures that the generated content is fresh and relevant.

Let's get into building a social media content management system using Airtable, similar to the blog interface we created last week.

Step 1: Structuring the Interface with Airtable

1. Columns in Airtable: Create columns for various data points:

   • Topic: This will link to the blog content and help categorize the input sources.
   • Content: The actual content or copy for social media.
   • Image: Where attachments (images) can be stored.
   • Video: For storing video content links.
   • Publish Date: To schedule when the content should be published.
   • Platform: A dropdown to select between platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
   • Status: To track whether the content is scheduled, published, draft, or archived.
   • Social Media Webhook: For integration with social media APIs.

2. Interface Configuration: Build an overview dashboard in Airtable to manage and visualize your social media campaigns, allowing you to filter by publishing date and status.

Step 2: Setting Up Content Inputs

Two Content Creation Strategies

1. Using RSS Feeds: Automatic updates from relevant news articles to ensure fresh and real-time content generation.
2. Generating Random Ideas: Pulling ideas based on the products listed in your database can help stimulate creativity.

Researching and Creating Content

Once inputs are gathered, the next step is to research and finess the content. Every blog will often have associated social media content, creating a full ecosystem around each topic:

• Processing Text: Extract key phrases and URLs that can add substance to both blogs and social media posts.
• Internal Review: This is primarily for blog content, as social media posts typically go live without extensive reviews.
• Optimization: Tailor the tone, structure, and style of the content to align with your brand voice.

Step 3: Automating Publishing Through APIs

Automation Steps

1. Creating a Webhook: Set a webhook that triggers upon a new record creation in Airtable, allowing for automatic posting across chosen platforms.
2. Condition-Based Posting: Use conditional statements to route the generated posts to different platforms (e.g., Facebook vs. Instagram).
3. Final Checks and Publishing: Before publishing, ensure a streamlined process exists to connect the Airtable data with the social media APIs for seamless integration.

Conclusion

You now have a framework for generating social media content on autopilot! By effectively consolidating and automating your content creation processes, you can significantly reduce time spent on content generation while ensuring consistency and innovation across your platforms.

Stay tuned for further videos in this series on enhancing your content system, and feel free to subscribe to follow along!

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Keyword

AI, SaaS, content creation, social media automation, Airtable, content management system, blogging, RSS feeds, optimization, automation.

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FAQ

1. How does the content creation automation work?
The automation utilizes multiple input sources such as RSS feeds and internal databases to generate content relevant to your platform.

2. What tools do I need to set up this system?
You will primarily need Airtable for the content management system and API access for social media platforms.

3. Can I customize the output of the content?
Yes, the system allows for optimization options to tailor the tone, style, and structure of the content.

4. Is human input necessary for the content validation?
For social media posts, the content is typically published with minimal oversight, whereas a quick review may still be beneficial for blog posts.

5. How often can I publish content using this automation?
You can set the automation to publish content at your desired frequency, such as daily, weekly, or bi-weekly.