While LiGo excels at generating content ideas based on your themes, sometimes you have specific topics or concepts you want to explore. This guide shows you how to add your own ideas and leverage LiGo's powerful post generation capabilities with your custom content.
What You'll Learn
How to access and use the Add Your Own Idea feature
Different methods for inputting custom ideas
Creative ways to use this feature for content repurposing
Tips for formatting your custom ideas for optimal results
Accessing the "Add Your Own Idea" Feature
Visit the Post Ideas page and either type or speak your idea
Creating Your Custom Idea
When you open the Add Your Own Idea modal, you'll see several key elements:
Idea Input Field: A text area where you can type or paste your idea
Speech-to-Text Button: Option to dictate your idea using voice
Theme Selection: A drop-down to choose which content theme you would like this idea to belong to
Add to My Ideas: Click on this to create the post idea
Selecting the Right Theme
Before entering your post idea, select the appropriate theme (You can learn more about themes from this article) from the drop-down menu:
Each theme provides different context for post generation
The selected theme influences the tone, style, and focus of the generated post
Choose the theme that best aligns with the topic of your post idea
Pro Tip: If you're creating content in distinct areas (ex: Technical Tutorials vs. Leadership Advice), selecting the right theme ensures your post maintains consistent positioning for each topic area.
Methods for Inputting Custom Ideas
LiGo offers multiple ways to create custom content ideas:
1. Text Input
The most straightforward approach:
Type your idea directly into the text field
Be as brief or detailed as you prefer
Include specific elements you want in the final post
2. Speech-to-Text
Perfect for capturing ideas on the go or when you prefer talking through concepts:
Click the microphone icon and speak your idea
The system will transcribe your speech into text
Review and edit the transcription if needed
Pro Tip: Speech-to-text is ideal for capturing natural language and tone. If you struggle with writing in a conversational style, try dictating your ideas instead.
Repurpose Existing Content
Another amazing way to generate posts is by making using of existing content like newsletters, articles, blog posts, etc. You can also do this by pasting a video transcript, or an audio file.
How it Works
Transform content you already have:
Refresh old posts: Paste in a previous LinkedIn post to get a refreshed version
Convert newsletter content: Transform sections from your email newsletters into LinkedIn posts that sound just like you
Adapt blog content: Turn blog post sections into standalone LinkedIn content
Repurpose presentation content: Convert key points from your presentations or talks
Add Voice Input: There are two ways of doing this, recording your voice live, or by inserting an audio file present in your computer.
We have a much more detailed guide on Repurposing Content here
Formatting Tips for Optimal Results
How you format your custom idea significantly impacts the generated post. Here are some best practices:
For General Ideas:
Be clear about the concept: Start with a clear statement of the main idea
Include key points: List 3-5 points you want covered
Specify format: Mention if you want a story, list, how-to, etc.
Note audience: Include who the post is targeting
Example:
Idea: 5 ways AI is changing freelance writing. Focus on positive impacts like research assistance, editing help, idea generation, consistent output, and time management. Target freelance writers who are nervous about AI replacing them.
For Detailed Guidance:
Provide structure: Outline the post format you want
Include specific examples: Add real examples you want mentioned
Specify voice/tone: Note if you want a particular tone (professional, conversational, provocative)
Add personal context: Include relevant personal experience
Example:
Idea: How I restructured my agency's client onboarding process after losing a major client due to misaligned expectations. Include our old process, what went wrong, the 3 key changes we made (expectations document, kickoff call template, 2-week check-in), and results (zero churn in 6 months). Keep it honest and show vulnerability.
For Content Repurposing:
Paste the original content: Include the full text or audio file that you want to repurpose
Add transformation instructions: Specify how you want it adapted
Specify the original format: Mention where it's coming from
Highlight key sections: Identify the most important parts to preserve
Example:
Idea: This is from my last client case study email. Please convert it to a LinkedIn post focusing on the challenge and solution, with a hook that emphasizes the 43% conversion rate improvement: [Paste your email content here]
Advanced Custom Idea Techniques
Once you're comfortable with basic custom ideas, try these advanced approaches:
The "Thought Starter" Technique
Instead of a structured idea, capture your raw thinking:
Use speech-to-text to record yourself talking through a concept for 1-2 minutes
Don't worry about structure or organization, let LiGo transform your thought process into a structured post
This approach often preserves your authentic voice while adding structure.
The "Content Blend" Method
Combine multiple content sources:
Take sections from different materials (notes, previous posts, article snippets) and paste them together in the idea field
Add brief notes about how you want them connected
Let LiGo create a cohesive post from these elements
The "Template Override" Approach
When you want significant control over structure:
Create a basic post template with placeholders for specific content and paste it
Add notes about what should replace each placeholder
LiGo will maintain your structure while filling in compelling content
Common Questions
Q: Can I add my own idea without selecting a theme?
Yes, but the post created from that idea might not be as good as the one that has a theme attached to it. Themes give LiGo context about tone, style, and focus. Selecting the right theme ensures the generated post matches your content goals.
Q: How detailed should my custom idea be?
This depends on your goal. Brief prompts give LiGo more creative freedom, while detailed outlines provide more control over the final post. Both approaches can work well depending on your needs.
Q: Does using speech-to-text affect the quality of the generated post?
No, the transcribed text is treated the same as manually typed text. The quality depends on the clarity of your idea, not the input method. However, be sure to review transcribed text for accuracy before generating your post.
Q: Is there a character limit for custom ideas?
While there's no strict limit, extremely long inputs (multiple pages of text) may be truncated. For best results with longer content, we recommend you focus on the key points you want included in your LinkedIn post.
Q: How should I format my custom idea to get the best results?
Be clear about the core concept and include the elements you want in the final post. You can:
State the main idea upfront
Add key points or examples
Specify the format (story, list, how-to)
Include audience details or tone
The clearer your input, the better the output.