Overflowing with content ideas? Here's how to turn them into reality—fast! 🏃🏻♀️💨
With Vista Social, you can create all your ideas in bulk, saving time and effort. Let's get started!
In this guide:
How to create Ideas in bulk
To get started, go to Create > Ideas.
Click Create > Bulk create ideas.
You will be taken to the bulk creation screen where you can choose from the options on how to add your Ideas in bulk.
6 Types of bulk Ideas creation
There are six bulk creation options you'll be able to use with Vista Social:
4. Import from Instagram Hashtags
1. Import a CSV file
This allows you to create posts in a spreadsheet and upload them together.
a. To import from CSV, click on Import from CSV on the Import content page.
b. Click on Download Sample to get a sample template to follow.
c. You will then download CSV file. Learn more about CSV format options here!
d. Once done, click on Upload CSV File and then upload the CSV file.
e. Select the posts you want to add to your calendar. Note that you can click on each post to modify the content. Click Next.
f. Click Save to add the ideas in bulk.
8. That's it. You will then receive a confirmation that the ideas have been created!
2. Import a blog
This allows you to choose the latest articles from a blog or a website. This option is only available for websites providing an RSS feed.
| Learn how to find an RSS feed |
a. To import from a blog, click on Import from RSS on the Import content page.
b. Insert the RSS link or a link to the blog then click on Import then click Next.
c. A list of recent posts from the RSS feed will appear. Select the posts you want to add to your calendar. Note that you can click on each post to modify the content and posting time. Click Next.
d. You will receive a prompt message, then select Schedule.
e. You will then receive a message that your ideas have been created.
3. Import latest news
You can find articles based on the topics your audience might be interested in.
| Note: We use Bing News as our trusted news source to bring you the latest and greatest news content! |
a. To search for content based on keywords, type the keyword you want and click Find posts.
b. You will find a list of related articles. Choose the article/s that you want to add.
c. You can either modify the post per network or leave it as is. Click Next.
d. Confirm the selected posts and click Save.
e. You will then receive a notification that the ideas have been created.
4. Import from Instagram hashtag
a. To get content from an Instagram hashtag, click Hashtag search
b. Type the hashtag that you want to find content from and click Find posts
c. Select the content that you want to save. You may click on each content to edit the post and the scheduled time to post.
d. Click Next then Save!
5. Import from Instagram user
a. To get content from an Instagram user, click User search
b. Type the Instagram handle of the user that you want to find content from and click Find posts
c. Select the content that you want to save. You may click on each content to edit the post and the scheduled time to post.
d. Click Next then Save!
6. Import images and videos
a. You will have the option to upload multiple images or videos. Click on one of them and select how you want to upload your media.
- Upload from computer (media from your local drive)
- Choose from media library (images already in Vista Social media library)
- Discover (stock photo library)
- Online cloud storage (import from Google drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive)
b. Once you have selected the media, they will appear listed as shown below. By default, the name of the file was used to prefill the post message. Click on each post to edit it.
c. Once you have modified the text, click Save changes and you will be directed back to the list of media. Select another media and do the same until you are happy with the message added to each media.
d. Back on the list of posts, tick to select the posts you want to save as an Idea and click Next. You will see a pop-up message similar to below, click Save to confirm.
Need More Help?
If you need any more help understanding how to use the "Ideas" feature, please don't hesitate to contact our support team. We're always here to help you.
Remember, the only bad idea is the one that isn't shared. Happy brainstorming!
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