Post Types

Screenshot a Claude chat with a minimal 1-5 word reply. The contrast between a complex question and a dead-simple answer stops the scroll.

• Hot takes
• Myth busting
• Personal experience
• Opinionated simplification

• Tutorials or how-tos
• Anything requiring detail

Lead magnet post. Bold headline at top, "Comment X and I'll send it" CTA in the middle, scrolling preview of the content at the bottom. Drives massive comments.

• Lead generation (collect interested people)
• Sharing guides, blueprints, checklists
• Massive comment count = algorithm boost
• Building DM conversations

• You don't have a real resource to send
• Content is too short to be a "lead magnet"
• Overused recently (max 1x per week)

Custom HTML diagrams, flow charts, comparisons. Dark mode with accent glows. Screenshotted at 2x for crisp mobile rendering.

• Explaining systems and architecture
• Before/after or side-by-side comparisons
• Visualizing processes or frameworks
• Making abstract concepts concrete

• Idea is better explained in text
• Too many elements (keep it simple)
• No clear visual structure to show

AI-generated visuals via NanoBanana. Two-round flow: pick a concept from text descriptions, then generate 3 image variations to choose from.

• Eye-catching visuals for news commentary
• Before/after or comparison graphics
• Abstract concepts that need a visual hook
• When no real screenshot or photo exists

• A real screenshot would be more authentic
• Topic is better served by infographic or text
• Image would look generic or stocky

6-second animated clips generated from AI images using KIE AI's Grok model. Eye-catching movement that stands out in a static feed.

• Making AI-generated images come alive
• Standing out in a feed of static posts
• Abstract or artistic visuals with motion
• Pairing with storytelling or personal posts

• A still image is more impactful
• Animation would distract from the message
• Video format is better (longer content)

Your headshot composited onto a topic-specific background. Nick Saraev style. NanoBanana edits the background while preserving your face.

• YouTube thumbnails repurposed for LinkedIn
• Tutorial or walkthrough posts
• Any post where your face builds trust
• Branded series (consistent look across posts)

• Topic doesn't need a face (pure data/infographic)
• Already using a different visual format

1-3 sentences. Bold claim, contrarian angle, or sharp observation. No image needed. Pure text that punches hard and drives comments.

• Spicy opinions that spark debate
• Quick posts between bigger content
• Testing what resonates with your audience
• High comment count from disagreement

• Take needs more context to land
• You can't back it with experience
• Just being contrarian for engagement

2-15 min walkthrough of how to build something. Screen recording, talking head, or both. LinkedIn caption delivers standalone value beyond the video.

• Step-by-step how-tos with real tools
• Showing your actual build process
• Long-form educational content
• Atomizing into 2-3 shorter posts later

• Topic can be explained in text alone
• No visual element worth recording
• You haven't built it yourself

Screenshot a raw thought from your phone's Notes app. Feels unfiltered and authentic. The "I just had to share this" energy stops the scroll.

• Raw, unpolished thoughts that feel real
• Hot takes that feel more authentic as a screenshot
• Sharing ideas mid-thought (not fully formed)
• Pattern interrupt in a feed of polished content

• The thought needs more context to land
• Better served by a proper text post
• Overused recently (max 1x per week)

Relatable AI humor using cultural references. Low effort, high shareability. Gary Vee says memes are underpriced attention on every platform.

• Making technical stuff relatable and funny
• Reaching people outside your usual audience
• High share count (people tag friends)
• Quick production between bigger posts

• Joke only works for developers
• Feels forced or try-hard
• Already posted a meme this week

Daily trending AI story. Scanned from 9 RSS feeds, picked by relevance, written in your voice. Timely, always fresh.

• Breaking announcements
• Industry trends
• Quick commentary on developments

• Old news (>48h)
• No personal angle to add

Simple question with 2-4 options. Low barrier to engage. Votes count as engagement, boosting reach.

• Testing what your audience cares about
• Easy engagement boost
• Starting conversations in comments

• Question has an obvious answer
• Options aren't genuinely interesting

Multi-slide PDF breakdowns. Step-by-step guides, comparisons, frameworks. High dwell time, algorithm loves it.

• Step-by-step breakdowns
• Listicles and rankings
• Before/after comparisons

• Content fits in a single post
• No clear visual structure

Black card that looks like a tweet. Your quote or someone else's viral take. Screenshot as the LinkedIn image, drives curiosity and saves.

• Sharing punchy opinions as images
• Quoting AI thought leaders (Karpathy, Altman, etc.)
• Repurposing your own best one-liners
• Quick production between bigger posts

• Quote needs more context than 1-3 sentences
• Overused recently (max 2x per week)

"AI in Practice" editions. Long-form LinkedIn articles. Subscribers get notified. Builds an owned audience.

• Deep dives that don't fit a post
• Building subscriber base
• Repurposing into 3-5 shorter posts

• Topic is too short for long-form
• Already covered in a post