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Getting started with Post Generator

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Overview

Staring at a blank screen, wondering what to post on LinkedIn? Supergrow's Post Generator turns your ideas into engaging, professional LinkedIn posts in minutes, no writer's block required.

Share insights from a book, repurpose a YouTube video, or transform an article into a post. The Post Generator helps you create content that sounds authentically like you and resonates with your audience.

What You'll Learn

  • How to access and use the Post Generator

  • How to choose the right template for your content

  • How to generate posts from various sources (books, videos, articles, PDFs)

  • How to apply your Content DNA (writing style) to posts

  • Tips for getting the best AI-generated content

Why Use the Post Generator?

Creating consistent, high-quality LinkedIn content takes time. The Post Generator helps you:

  • Overcome writer's block - Start with proven templates instead of a blank page

  • Save time - Generate complete posts in minutes, not hours

  • Repurpose content - Turn existing content into fresh LinkedIn posts

  • Stay consistent - Publish regularly without burning out

  • Sound authentic - Your Content DNA ensures posts feel genuinely like you

Tip: You can create a week's worth of content in under an hour.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Access the Post Generator

  1. Click "Post Generator" in the left sidebar under "Content Creation"

  2. You'll see the template selection screen with multiple options


Step 2: Choose Your Template

The Post Generator offers several ways to create content. Choose the option that matches your source material or content idea.

  1. Generate Post from Scratch

What it is: Create LinkedIn posts from your ideas using AI assistance.

Best for:

  • Original thoughts and insights

  • Quick posts based on your expertise

  • Spontaneous ideas you want to share

  • When you have a topic but need help structuring it

How to use:

  1. Click "Generate Post from Scratch"

  2. You'll see a simple input form

What to provide:

  • Topic or idea: Enter what you want to write about

  • Key points: List the main ideas you want to cover

  • Angle or perspective: What's your unique take?

  • Call-to-action: What do you want readers to do?

Example input:

Topic: The importance of taking breaks during work

Key points:

- Productivity decreases after 90 minutes

- Short breaks improve focus

- Walking meetings boost creativity

CTA: Ask readers what helps them recharge

  1. Activate Content DNA (if set up)

  2. Click "Generate"

What you'll get:

  • A complete, formatted LinkedIn post

  • Your ideas structured in an engaging way

  • Your authentic voice (if Content DNA is active)

  • Ready to edit, schedule, or publish

Pro Tip: The more specific your input, the better the output. Include examples, data, or personal experiences.


2. Generate Post from Audio

What it is: Record your thoughts verbally and turn them into written posts.

Best for:

  • Verbal thinkers who prefer speaking over writing

  • Capturing ideas on the go

  • Voice notes and recordings

  • When you can explain something better out loud

How to use:

  1. Click "Generate post from audio"

  2. Either:

    • Record directly in Supergrow

    • Upload an audio file (MP3, WAV, etc.)

  3. The AI will:

    • Transcribe your spoken words

    • Format into a readable post

    • Apply your Content DNA

  4. Review and edit as needed

Best practices:

  • Speak clearly and at a moderate pace

  • Structure your thoughts: intro β†’ main points β†’ conclusion

  • Keep recordings under 3-5 minutes for best results

  • Include a call-to-action at the end


2. Repurpose Content Templates

  1. Generate a Post from a YouTube Video

What it is: Transform YouTube videos into engaging LinkedIn posts that drive discussion.

Best for:

  • Educational videos and tutorials

  • Webinars and conference talks

  • Expert interviews

  • Your own video content you want to promote

  • Industry thought leaders' content (with proper credit)

How to use:

  1. Click "Generate a post from a Youtube video"

  2. You'll see an input form

What to provide:

YouTube URL: Paste the full video link

  • Key takeaways: What specific insights do you want to highlight?

  • Your perspective: What's your commentary or additional thoughts?

  • Target audience: Who would benefit from this video?

3. Activate Content DNA

4. Click "Generate"

What happens:

  • AI analyzes the video content

  • Extracts key themes and insights

  • Creates a post that summarizes main points

  • Adds your unique perspective (based on your inputs)

  • Includes the video link for viewers

Pro Tip: Use this to share valuable content from others while positioning yourself as a curator of quality resources.

Generate a Post from a PDF

What it is: Upload documents and transform them into shareable posts.

Best for:

  • Reports and whitepapers

  • Research papers

  • Case studies

  • Ebooks and guides

  • Your own published documents

How to use:

  1. Click "Generate a post from a PDF"

  2. Upload your PDF file

  3. Specify which sections or insights to highlight

  4. Activate Content DNA

  5. Click "Generate"

Generate a Post from an Article

What it is: Repurpose blog posts and articles into LinkedIn content.

Best for:

  • Industry news and trends

  • Thought leadership pieces

  • How-to articles

  • Research findings

  • Your own blog content

How to use:

  1. Click "Generate a post from an article"

  2. Paste the article URL

  3. Specify what aspects to focus on

  4. Activate Content DNA

  5. Click "Generate"

Format Your Content

What it is: Polish rough drafts into professional posts.

Best for:

  • Unstructured thoughts and notes

  • Rough drafts that need cleanup

  • Content that's too wordy or unclear

  • Reformatting for LinkedIn's style

How to use:

  1. Click "Format your content"

  2. Paste your unformatted text

  3. The AI restructures for readability

  4. Activate Content DNA

  5. Click "Generate"

3. Recommended Templates

Below the main creation options, you'll see Recommended Templates for common LinkedIn post types:

πŸ“š Share your learnings from a book

  • Perfect for book reviews and key insights

  • Structured format for lessons learned

πŸ’‘ Share tips on your topic of interest

  • Ideal for sharing expertise

  • List-based format for actionable advice

🎯 Share your recent learning

  • Great for documenting your growth

  • Personal development posts

πŸ› οΈ Share your favourite tool

  • Recommend tools that help you

  • Product or resource reviews

πŸ˜“ Share your recent struggle

  • Vulnerable, authentic content

  • Relatable challenges and how you overcame them

Tip: These templates follow proven formats that consistently perform well on LinkedIn.


Step 4: Check Your Content DNA Status

Before generating, verify your writing style is active.

Look for the Content DNA indicator:

  • "Content DNA Active" - Your writing style is applied

  • "Switch to Content Style" - Click to activate

⚠️ Important: Using Content DNA makes posts sound authentically like you.


Step 5: Generate Your Post

  1. Review your inputs

  2. Ensure Content DNA is active

  3. Click "Generate"

  4. Wait 5-10 seconds

Success: Your formatted LinkedIn post appears, ready for review.


What can you do next?

Option 1: Edit and Customize

  • Add personal touches

  • Adjust tone or length

  • Include additional context

Option 2: Save as Draft

  • Click "Save to Drafts"

  • Access from Kanban or Content Library

Option 3: Schedule or Publish

  • Send to Calendar for scheduling

  • Publish immediately to LinkedIn

Option 4: Regenerate

  • Try different wording

  • Get alternative versions

  • Compare and combine

Best Practices

Do This:

Be specific with inputs:

  • Instead of: "The book was helpful"

  • Try: "The book's framework helped me build consistent saving habits"

Use Content DNA:

  • Always activate your writing style

  • Results will be personalized

Add personal context:

  • Explain WHY something mattered

  • Share how you'll apply learnings

  • Include specific examples

Choose the right template:

  • Match template to source material

  • "From Scratch" for original ideas

  • "From YouTube" for video content

  • Recommended templates for structured posts

Edit with intention:

  • Add unique voice

  • Remove anything generic

  • Ensure authenticity

Avoid This:

  • Vague inputs β†’ generic outputs

  • Skipping Content DNA activation

  • Publishing without reviewing

  • Forgetting to fact-check

  • Using the wrong template

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