How I Automated My Entire Social Media With Manus AI (Step-by-Step)

Automating Your Social Media Management

Introduction to Automation Tools

• DLO Brands introduces a tutorial on automating social media management using tools like Gemini or ChatGPT.

• Essential tools mentioned include Manis, Zapier, and the desired social media platforms for automation.

Setting Up Zapier MCP

• The process begins with creating a new MCP (Managed Connection Point) server in Zapier.

• Users are guided to connect various accounts such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for automation purposes.

Connecting Social Media Accounts

• Specific actions for each platform are discussed: posting photos/videos on Instagram, creating posts/videos on Facebook, and sharing updates on LinkedIn.

• Permissions are granted to allow these connections to function properly within the automation framework.

Generating Tokens and Configuring Manis

• A token is generated for connecting Manis with the newly created MCP server.

• Instructions are provided on how to add this token into Manis settings under connectors.

Defining Skills and Context Gathering

• Explanation of skills associated with each connection; e.g., "create share update" for LinkedIn.

• Emphasis on gathering context pieces necessary for effective post creation, including post styles which can be sourced from Pinterest.

Analyzing Design Styles

• Users are encouraged to find design inspiration from Pinterest based on their business type (e.g., trucking company).

• The importance of saving or copying images that represent desired styles is highlighted before analyzing them in Gemini.

Creating Master Prompts with AI

• Instructions given to paste prompts into Gemini along with design images to generate a master prompt that reflects the desired style.

• This master prompt will guide future content creation ensuring consistency in branding across posts.

Setting Up Company Information in Gemini

• Users can input specific company information into their Gemini setup for personalized content generation.

Developing Voice and Tone Style Guides

• A voice and tone style guide is created using AI by providing details about the logistics company’s operations and values.

Finalizing Content Creation Process

• The finalized guides (design style & voice/tone guides), along with examples of previous posts, are integrated into Manis for better contextual understanding during post creation.

Scheduling Posts Automatically

• Steps outlined for generating a 15-day content calendar that includes daily scheduling tasks for automated posting across platforms.

Testing Automation Functionality

• Demonstration of how the system generates scheduled tasks based on pre-defined parameters set earlier in the process.

Conclusion: Cost-effective Social Media Management

• DLO Brands emphasizes that this entire setup can be achieved at a low cost compared to traditional social media management services.