Best Practices

Proven ways to keep projects clean, customize workflow presets, and ship better AI transforms.

Content organization

Project structure

  • One theme per project: keep related content together
  • Clear naming: describe the content type in the project name
  • Regular cleanup: archive old projects when campaigns end

File management

  • High-quality sources: start with the best images and copy
  • Consistent formats: similar sizes within a project help compose
  • Descriptive captions: help downstream text transforms

Workflow presets

Prefer a preset when the output format already exists (tip card, brand post, presenter split, clips, blog). Apply it, then customize—don’t rebuild the graph from scratch.

  • Replace stock inputs first: knowledge files, portraits, and site assets drive quality
  • Tune prompts second: keep slot wiring; change tone, length, and brand voice
  • Run once manually: confirm compose / merge outputs before you schedule posters
  • Branch when needed: duplicate a preset project for a campaign variant
New to the product? Start with Workflow Presets in Getting Started.

Data source optimization

Start with one data source and perfect it before stacking more.

Frequency

  • 6–12 hours: fast-changing content
  • Daily: catalogs, blogs, steady feeds
  • Weekly: evergreen / company info

APIs

  • Test endpoints manually before automating
  • Use proper auth and headers
  • Watch rate limits and quotas

Screenshots

  • Prefer stable page layouts
  • Target pages that load quickly
  • Responsive pages capture better

Errors

  • Check Activity Logs regularly
  • Keep a backup source for critical feeds
  • Re-test after site redesigns

Transformation strategies

Prompt engineering

  • Be specific: goal, audience, and format beat “write a caption”
  • Include context: brand voice and constraints
  • Iterate: refine from real outputs

Processing workflow

  • Preset or chain: use a workflow preset, or Image → Caption → Post
  • Or Agentic Transform: one document step for image + overlay + compose
  • Quality gates: review before posting

Agentic Transform tips

  • Ask for a short headline (≤2 lines)
  • Describe the graphic—not fonts/colors (those auto-resolve)
  • Prefer document inputs
  • Use the activity feed for vision QA rejection reasons
Always review AI-generated content before publishing.

Posting optimization

Timing & mix

  • Post when your audience is active
  • Consistency beats bursts
  • Keep ~20% manual for special moments

Engagement

  • Clear CTAs and questions in captions
  • Mix popular and niche hashtags
  • Track engagement on automated vs manual posts

Technical hygiene

  • Strong, unique passwords for connected accounts
  • Audit permissions monthly
  • Keep a manual posting fallback
  • Review Activity Logs weekly
  • Watch automation success rates & API quotas
  • Stay aware of platform API changes

Pitfalls to avoid

  • Automating everything with no human review
  • Generic prompts that ignore brand voice
  • Skipping quality checks on overlays & compose
  • Ignoring failed runs in Activity Logs
  • Over-posting until engagement drops
  • Leaving broken integrations untested

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