Automating your social media posting can save you hours every week while maintaining a consistent online presence. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through exactly how to set up AI-powered social media automation from scratch.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have:

Active accounts on the social platforms you want to automate (Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, etc.)
A clear idea of your content topics and target audience
About 30 minutes for the initial setup

Step 1: Create Your News Agent Account

1 Sign Up and Complete Onboarding

Visit aipostgenerator.dev and create your account. You can start with the free tier which gives you 5 posts per day to test the platform.

Step 2: Connect Your Social Media Platforms

2 Link Your Social Accounts

Navigate to the Connections tab in your dashboard. Click "Connect" next to each platform you want to automate. You'll be redirected to authorize News Agent to post on your behalf. Currently supported platforms include:

Twitter/X - Perfect for short, engaging updates and news sharing
LinkedIn - Ideal for professional content and thought leadership
Reddit - Great for community engagement and niche discussions
Facebook - Best for broader reach and diverse content
Telegram - Excellent for channel updates and community building

Step 3: Configure Your Topic Preferences

3 Select Topics to Monitor

Choose the topics you want the AI to track. The more specific you are, the more relevant your automated content will be. Popular categories include Technology, Business, AI/ML, Crypto, Marketing, and more.

Step 4: Set Your Posting Schedule

4 Configure Frequency and Timing

Decide how many posts per day you want and during which hours. The AI will distribute posts throughout your active hours for optimal engagement.

Pro tip: Start with 3-5 posts per day and adjust based on engagement metrics. More isn't always better—quality and timing matter more than volume.

Step 5: Customize Your Content Style

5 Define Your Brand Voice

Choose your preferred tone: Professional, Casual, Humorous, or Educational. Enable or disable hashtags based on your platform preferences.

Step 6: Activate and Monitor

6 Launch Your Automation

Click "Launch News Agent" from your dashboard to activate automation. Monitor the first few posts to ensure everything is working as expected.

What to Expect After Setup

Once your automation is running, you'll see:

Consistent posting at your specified frequency
Relevant content based on trending news in your topics
Platform-optimized posts tailored for each network
Analytics data showing post performance

Tips for Success

Review your automated posts regularly, especially in the first week
Engage with comments and replies—automation handles posting, not conversations
Adjust topics and timing based on performance data
Supplement automated posts with occasional manual, personal updates

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