Create and Share AI-generated Recipes on Facebook!

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Setting Up the Automation
3. Generating Recipes with OpenAI
4. Reviewing and Posting the Recipes
5. Creating Images for the Recipes
6. Drafting Recipes in Google Docs
7. Adding the Recipe Link to the Spreadsheet
8. Delaying the Automation
9. Stopping the Execution of the Automation
10. Conclusion

Introduction

As a food blogger, sharing unique recipe ideas with your audience on Facebook is essential. In this video, I will guide you on how to generate recipes using AI and automatically post them on Facebook. By setting up an automation between the applications, you can simply add the recipe title to a spreadsheet, and the automation will generate the recipe using OpenAI and share it on Facebook. Let's learn how to set up this automation step by step.

Setting Up the Automation

The first step is to Create a workflow in Public Connect. Sign up for a free account if You're a new user, or sign in if you're an existing user. Once you're on the dashboard, click on the "Create Workflow" button. Give your automation a name, such as "Generate Recipes with AI and Post on Facebook Automatically." Click on "Create" to proceed.

In the workflow editor, you'll see two boxes: trigger and action. The trigger defines when the automation should start, while the action specifies what action to perform. For our use case, the trigger will be when the data is updated or a new data is added to a row in Google Sheets. This will be our starting point.

To connect Google Sheets with Public Connect, you need to use the webhook add-on in Google Sheets. Go to the "Extension" menu and click on "Get add-ons." Search for "Public Connect Webhooks" and install the add-on. After installation, click on "Extensions" again, find the add-on, and open it.

In Public Connect, click on the webhook URL provided and copy it. Go back to Google Sheets and open the Public Connect Webhooks add-on. In the initial setup, paste the webhook URL you copied. Choose the trigger column, which is the column where you want to add the recipe titles. Once done, click on "Send Test" to test the connection. You should see a response received message.

Generating Recipes with OpenAI

Now that the connection between Google Sheets and Public Connect is established, we can move on to generating the recipes using OpenAI. Open the OpenAI dashboard and go to the playground section. Here, you can provide instructions to generate content automatically using AI.

To generate recipes, you can simply provide the prompt "Write a recipe" and map the recipe title from the spreadsheet data. OpenAI will generate the recipe Based on the provided prompt and the title. You can adjust the settings like the model, temperature, and maximum length according to your preferences.

Once the recipe is generated, it will be displayed in the OpenAI playground. You can review the content and make any necessary changes or additions. It's important to ensure the generated recipe is accurate and suitable for sharing with your audience.

Reviewing and Posting the Recipes

After reviewing the generated recipe, you have the option to share it directly on Facebook or first save it for further review. It is recommended to save the recipe on a platform like Google Docs or WordPress before sharing it on social media. This allows you to have a backup and easily access the recipe at any time.

To save the recipe in Google Docs, connect Public Connect with your Google Drive account. Create a new file in a specific folder and update the content of the file with the recipe generated by OpenAI. This step ensures that the recipe is safely stored and can be accessed later.

If you want to share the recipe link in your spreadsheet, you can add another action step in Public Connect. Use the "Update Cell Value" action to update a specific cell in your spreadsheet with the link of the Google Docs file. This way, you have a Record of the recipe link alongside the recipe title.

Creating Images for the Recipes

In addition to generating recipes, you can also create images automatically with the help of OpenAI. To do this, add another action step in Public Connect to generate an image using the recipe title. Connect OpenAI again and select the desired image size. The generated image will be saved in a specific folder in your Google Drive.

Drafting Recipes in Google Docs

If you prefer to draft the recipes in Google Docs before sharing them, follow these steps. Connect Public Connect with your Google Drive account and create a new file in a specific folder for each recipe. Use the "Update Content" action to update the content of the file with the recipe generated by OpenAI.

Adding the Recipe Link to the Spreadsheet

To keep track of the recipe links in your spreadsheet, add another action step in Public Connect. Use the "Share a File with Anyone" action to make the Google Docs file publicly accessible. Copy the web view link of the file and update a specific cell in your spreadsheet with the link.

Delaying the Automation

If you want to review the recipes before they are shared on Facebook, you can add a delay in the automation. Use the "Delay" action to delay the workflow for a specified amount of time, such as 10 minutes. During this delay, you can review the content and make any necessary changes or adjustments.

Stopping the Execution of the Automation

If at any point you decide to stop the execution of the automation, you can do so from the history section of Public Connect. In the history section, you'll find an option to stop the execution of the workflow. This gives you control over when the automation should run and when it should be paused.

Conclusion

Automating the process of generating and sharing recipes on Facebook can save food bloggers a significant amount of time and effort. By using AI and connecting different applications through Public Connect, you can streamline your recipe creation and distribution workflow. With the ability to generate recipes, create images, draft in Google Docs, and share on Facebook automatically, you can focus on creating engaging content and connecting with your audience. Start building your automation today and see the benefits it brings to your food blogging Journey.