How to Use the Ideation Board in Sociosight

Why Should You Use the Ideation Board? #

Generating and organizing content ideas can be a challenge, especially when working with a team or managing multiple social media platforms. Sociosight’s Ideation Board helps you streamline your content planning process, ensuring that every great idea is captured, organized, and easily accessible when you need it.

Here’s why you should use it:

1. Stay Organized – No more scattered ideas across notes and spreadsheets; everything is in one place.
2. Track Progress – Move ideas through different stages (Unassigned, In Progress, Done) to manage workflows efficiently.
3. Collaborate Effectively – Easily manage content ideas across your team.
4. Save Time – Quickly revisit stored ideas rather than starting from scratch every time.
5. Seamless AI Integration – Combine manual brainstorming with AI-generated content ideas for maximum efficiency.
6. Ensure Content Consistency – Keep your brand voice uniform by structuring and planning content ahead of time.
7. Improve Workflow Visibility – Everyone on the team can see which content ideas are in progress or completed.

How to Use the Sociosight’s Ideation Board #

You can watch the tutorial video or follow the steps below.

Accessing the Ideation Board #

To access the Ideation Board, follow these steps:

1. Click on AI Menu in the sidebar.
2. Select Content Generation from the dropdown.
3. This will open the Ideation Board, where you can start adding and managing your content ideas.

All new ideas will appear under the Unassigned Board until you start working on them. You can then move ideas to different lists based on their status, such as In Progress or Done.

Features of the Ideation Board #

The Ideation Board comes with several powerful features to help manage your content creation workflow:

1. Drag-and-Drop Functionality: Easily move ideas between different lists as you progress.
2. Customizable Lists: While the Unassigned Board remains fixed, you can rename other lists or add new ones based on your workflow needs.
3. Multimedia Support: Upload images to enhance your idea visualization.
4. Multi-Language Support: The Ideation Board currently supports English, Indonesian, and Spanish. You can change the language by clicking the language icon on the top right.
5. Edit and Delete Options: Modify or remove ideas whenever needed.
6. Collaboration-Friendly Setup: Upcoming features will allow for tagging team members, commenting, and real-time updates.

Creating a New Idea Manually #

If you prefer to add content ideas manually, follow these steps:

1. Click on the New Idea button.
2. Upload an image in the Media Section (optional).
3. Write a Visualization Description and a Caption in the Text Section.
4. Click the Save button.

5. Your idea will now appear under the Unassigned Board.
6. Click the Pencil Icon to edit or the Trash Icon to delete the idea.

Organizing Your Ideas Effectively #

Once your ideas are saved in the Unassigned Board, you can drag and drop them into different lists based on their progress. This helps you manage content planning efficiently.

Types of Lists You Can Use:

• Unassigned Board: This is where all new ideas start. (This name cannot be changed.)
• In Progress: Move ideas here when you start working on them.
• Done: Keep track of completed ideas.
• Custom Lists: Rename lists or add new ones based on your needs.

For example, you can create lists such as “To Review” or “Scheduled” to further refine your content workflow.

Generating Ideas with AI #

Instead of manually brainstorming content, you can leverage AI to generate content ideas tailored to your brand and audience. Sociosight’s AI Content Writing Wizard can analyze past posts, industry trends, and competitor content to suggest engaging ideas for you.

How to Generate Ideas with AI:

1. Click on Generate Ideas in the Ideation Board.
2. Click on Choose Ideas Type to generate ideas based on image, topic, or post history; or
3. Click on Caption Generation to generate a caption based on uploaded images.

For a detailed guide on AI-generated content, check out our tutorial here.

Enhancing Your Workflow with Upcoming Features #

We are continuously working to improve the Ideation Board to provide even more efficiency in your content planning.

Here’s what’s coming soon:

1. Tag Workspace Members – Assign roles and notify team members about content ideas.
2. Conversation Section – Add comments and discussions to each idea card.
3. Calendar Integration – Link the Ideation Board to the scheduling calendar for seamless publishing.
4. Notifications – Get alerts when team members are tagged in an idea.
5. Canva Integration – Directly connect to Canva for easy visual content creation.
6. Approval Workflow – A structured process for approving content ideas before they go live.
7. AI-Powered Content Enhancement – AI-generated captions, hashtags, and recommendations based on real-time engagement insights.

Best Practices for Using the Ideation Board #

To make the most of the Ideation Board, here are a few best practices:

1. Keep It Organized: Regularly review and update your lists to ensure ideas are categorized properly.
2. Use AI for Inspiration: If you ever feel stuck, use the AI-generated content feature to spark new ideas.
3. Collaborate with Your Team: Tag team members (upcoming feature) to streamline workflows and ensure alignment.
4. Plan Ahead: With Calendar Integration (coming soon), you’ll be able to map out content ahead of time.
5. Leverage Visual Content: Upload images and use the Canva Integration (coming soon) to bring your ideas to life.
6. Prioritize High-Impact Ideas: Focus on content ideas that align with your marketing strategy and engagement goals.
7. Track Performance of Implemented Ideas: Analyze which ideas performed well and use that data to refine future content strategies.

Conclusion #

The Ideation Board is a powerful tool that helps you plan, organize, and execute your content ideas effortlessly. Whether you prefer manual input or AI-generated inspiration, it streamlines your content creation process and ensures you never run out of ideas.

1. Stay organized by tracking all your content ideas in one place.
2. Boost creativity by combining manual brainstorming with AI-powered suggestions.
3. Improve collaboration with upcoming features like tagging and commenting.
4. Plan efficiently with future integrations for calendar scheduling and design tools.
5. Enhance content quality by leveraging AI-powered insights and recommendations.

With Sociosight AI’s Ideation Board, content creation becomes seamless, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—growing your brand and engaging your audience. Try it today and experience the difference! Schedule a demo now or contact us on Instagram @Sociosight.co