Schedule Trigger Automate

For Instagram, this automated workflow generates engaging content by fetching post ideas from Google Sheets, creating unique image concepts, and crafting tailored captions. It efficiently publishes posts on a scheduled basis, ensuring consistent social media presence while saving time and enhancing audience engagement.

7/8/2025
26 nodes
Complex
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Categories:
Schedule TriggeredComplex WorkflowData Processing & Analysis
Integrations:
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Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Social Media Managers looking to automate content creation and posting on platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn.
- Content Creators who need a streamlined process to generate engaging visuals and captions.
- Marketing Teams aiming to enhance their social media presence efficiently while saving time.
- Entrepreneurs seeking to maintain an active online presence without dedicating extensive resources to social media management.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of creating and posting social media content consistently and effectively. It automates the entire process from idea generation to the actual posting, ensuring that:
- Users can focus on strategy rather than manual tasks.
- Content is generated based on specific parameters like Topic, Target Audience, and Brand Voice.
- The status of each post idea is tracked in Google Sheets, preventing duplication and ensuring timely execution.

Workflow Steps

  • Scheduled Start: The workflow begins based on a defined schedule, checking for new post ideas in Google Sheets.
    2. Get Next Post Idea: It retrieves the next available post idea with a status of 0 from the sheet.
    3. Prepare Input Variables: Key variables such as Topic, Target Audience, Brand Voice, and Platform are prepared for content generation.
    4. Generate Content Concept: Using AI, a unique content concept is generated tailored to the specified platform (Instagram or LinkedIn).
    5. Generate Image Prompt Options: Two distinct image prompts are created based on the content concept, optimized for visual appeal and engagement.
    6. Generate Image: The first prompt is sent to an image generation API, producing a high-quality visual.
    7. Prepare Data for Instagram API: The generated image URL and caption are organized for posting.
    8. Create Instagram Media Container: An API call is made to create a media container for the post.
    9. Wait for Processing: The workflow pauses to allow Instagram to process the uploaded media.
    10. Publish Post: The media is published on Instagram, making it live for followers to see.
    11. Update Post Status: Finally, the post's status is updated in Google Sheets to indicate it has been processed, preventing future duplication.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Modifying the Schedule: Adjust the frequency of the scheduled trigger to fit their content calendar.
    - Changing Input Parameters: Update the variables like Topic, Target Audience, Brand Voice, and Platform in the Google Sheet to align with their brand strategy.
    - Altering Content Generation Prompts: Edit the AI prompts used in the workflow to reflect different styles or tones that suit their brand voice better.
    - Switching Image Generation Models: Users can replace the image generation API with another service if preferred, ensuring the visual output meets their expectations.
    - Adjusting Caption Styles: Tailor the caption generation logic to fit the specific needs of their audience or platform, ensuring greater engagement.