Never Run Out of LinkedIn Post Ideas Again: Two Simple Automations
Ever sat down to write a LinkedIn post, only to stare at a blank screen for way too long?
You're not alone. Consistently coming up with fresh content ideas is one of the biggest struggles for people trying to build their personal brand on LinkedIn.
But what if you could automate the idea-generation process, so post topics landed in your inbox or dashboard every single day?
Here are two simple ways to make that happen:
1. Set Up Google Alerts for Your Industry
Google Alerts is one of the most underrated tools for staying on top of industry trends and finding inspiration for your content. Here’s how it works:
🔹 Go to Google Alerts.
🔹 Enter relevant keywords related to your niche (e.g., “fundraising,” “consulting,” “executive coaching”, etc.).
🔹 Choose how often you want to receive updates…daily, weekly, or as they happen.
🔹 Google will then send you links to new articles, reports, and discussions straight to your inbox.
Once you start receiving these alerts, you can add your own perspective:
✔️ Do you agree or disagree with what’s being said?
✔️ Have you had a personal experience that relates to this?
✔️ Can you add a unique insight or take it a step further?
This method ensures that you’re always plugged into current conversations and never scrambling for content ideas at the last minute.
2. Automate Post Ideas with ChatGPT
While Google Alerts delivers raw content, ChatGPT takes it to the next level by actually turning news into content ideas for you.
Here’s how:
🔹 In ChatGPT, create a recurring task.
🔹 Set it to pull 10 fresh content ideas every morning based on your niche.
🔹 Have it analyze recent articles, trends, or discussions and summarize key points as potential post topics.
Here’s the exact prompt that I use. Feel free to steal it and just replace your information in the sections underlined in blue.
BEGIN PROMPT
Search for the latest articles, discussions, and trends related to LinkedIn, personal branding, and content creation (English-speaking sources only). Use news sites, industry blogs, Reddit, Quora, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn discussions, and other relevant sources where professionals ask questions.
Summarize Key Trends & Insights:
Identify the most common questions and concerns professionals are discussing.
Look for new strategies, algorithm changes, or industry shifts that impact LinkedIn content and personal branding.
Provide a summary of key takeaways with links to sources.
Categorize & Rank Questions by Frequency:
List the most frequently asked questions or concerns related to LinkedIn, branding, and content creation. Organize them by category (e.g., “Lead Generation,” “Engagement Strategies,” “Content Ideas”). Rank them based on how often they appear in online discussions.
Generate LinkedIn Post Ideas Based on Trends:
Using the latest trends and most frequently asked questions, suggest 5-10 LinkedIn post ideas that align with recent discussions. Include a mix of post formats (e.g., text posts, carousels, video ideas, polls). Ensure post ideas spark engagement, offer insights, or challenge common beliefs in the space.
Output Format:
Summary of Key Trends & Articles (with links)
Table of Frequently Asked Questions (Ranked by Frequency)
List of LinkedIn Post Ideas Inspired by Trends
END PROMPT
Instead of just delivering links, ChatGPT actually processes the information and provides structured ideas, saving you time and effort.
This means you wake up every day with ready-to-use inspiration instead of having to dig through articles yourself.
Which One Should You Use?
Both tools have their advantages:
✔️ Google Alerts is great for discovering new content and jumping into trending conversations.
✔️ ChatGPT Automation goes a step further by actually generating post-ready ideas for you.
