Here is the breakdown of the automated Instagram posts. Pre-Reqs (Skip if you already have a free or paid account with the service): 1. Get a Free MAKE account: https://www.aigatecrashers.com/makefree 2. Get a Free Dropbox account: https://www.dropbox.com/register 3. Get a Free Google account: https://accounts.google.com/signin 4. Get a Free Canva account: https://www.canva.com/signup/ 5. Setup IG Business Account: Step-by-Step: Create an Instagram Business Account 1. Download & Sign Up (if you don’t have an Instagram account yet) - Download the Instagram app (iOS or Android). - Open the app and tap Sign Up. - Use your email or phone number, then create a username and password. 2. Switch to a Professional → Business Account Once signed in (either with a new or existing personal IG account): 1. Go to your profile, then tap the menu icon (three lines) at the top. 2. Tap Settings, then go to Account. 3. Scroll down and tap Switch to Professional Account (or “Switch account type” if you already had Creator account).  4. Tap Continue. 5. Select a Category for your business (e.g. “Coaching,” “Education,” etc.), tap Done or Next.  6. Choose Business (not Creator) and tap Next.  3. Add Contact Details (Optional at This Stage) - You’ll be prompted to enter business contact information (email, phone, address). You can skip or fill it in later if you prefer.  4. (Optional) Connect to a Facebook Page - Instagram may prompt or allow you to connect to a Facebook Page, which is required for advanced features like ads or automation tools—but this can often be done later when needed.  5. Finalize the Setup - Tapping Done or Finish completes the conversion. - Your account is now a Business (Professional) account, giving you access to business-ready features like Insights, API access, and posting automation later. 

OpenAI just dropped GPT-5, an while its great, there are a few things to note. It’s not “one big brain” anymore. It’s more like a team of AIs that can swap in and out depending on the job. That means it can give you the right balance of speed, cost, and deep thinking when you need it. 💡 How It Works Instead of one model doing everything, GPT-5 is a system made up of: - Reasoning models for harder, multi-step thinking. - Non-reasoning models for quick, snappy answers. - A smart router that decides which one to use on the fly. You can pick your flavor:(This should be coming soon, right now I see GPT-5 and GPT-5 Think) - GPT-5 (full power) - GPT-5 Mini (cheaper but still sharp) - GPT-5 Nano (super fast, super cheap) 📈 What It’s Really Good At - Coding & Automation: Great for fixing bugs, building tools, and untangling complex problems. - Multi-Step Workflows: Can plan, take actions, track progress, and keep context from start to finish. - Frontend Development: Produces better-looking and more functional web apps than before. (im thinking we might be able to build custom SEO data dashboards... just give me a few days to figure that out ) - Handling Big Jobs: Can process massive inputs (great for full-site audits or huge content docs). - Better Accuracy: Around 80% fewer factual mistakes than older models. - Health & Sensitive Topics: Much stronger at handling health-related content accurately and responsibly, which is huge if you work in industries where trust and compliance matter. 🗝 Prompting Tips - Control answer length: Tell it “short,” “medium,” or “long” using the new verbosity setting. - Control thinking time: Use reasoning_effort for quick answers or deep analysis. - Live updates: It can tell you what it’s doing as it works. - Cleaner tool inputs: Plays nicer with other tools now, making integrations smoother. 💭 Why This Matters For Agencies & Small Biz Owners - Run more reliable automations for audits, keyword research, and bulk content. - Build mini-tools or client-facing apps faster with better code and visuals. - Work with huge datasets without losing context or accuracy. - For niches like health, finance, or compliance, you can draft content with much higher accuracy and fewer risks.

Moving today’s training call to Thursday’s timeslot We will be learning the new Google Vids platform for ai videos.

Google just launched Google Vids (you should see it in you GDrive). I was able to access it in my Google Workspace account without activating, but you may need to activate access to your members. I am currently testing it, but wanted to announce to you guys so you can start using it! It uses Veo3, which is the best ai video platform in my experience, for now at least.

To generate a video within Gemini: - Start a new chat (just like ChatGPT) - Describe your video in the prompt input box (just like ChatGPT) - Click “Video” in bottom bar, so that it appears blue - Wait 2 minutes for the video to render ———— Prompts ———— But, you still need strong prompts to get usable video. Below are 2 prompts that I showcased in the youtube tutorial. Copy/paste the prompt into ChatGPT (or Gemini), asking AI to update the prompt with your desired content: A close-up, cinematic selfie shot showing Peter Pan sitting on a mossy log deep in the forest, talking directly into the camera about the importance of learning how fair dust works. Peter Pan is animated and inspiring, gesturing as she speaks, with a friendly, approachable smile. In the background, a group of fluffy baby Samoyeds play together, tumbling over each other with their tails wagging. One puppy gently nudges another with its nose, while another pauses, tongue out, gazing curiously at a butterfly. Soft, dappled sunlight filters through tall pine trees, illuminating Sabrina and the playful puppies. The lens is a portrait lens with creamy bokeh, focusing attention on Sabrina’s expression while the joyful scene unfolds behind her. POV is a static tripod. Audio features Peter Pans clear, enthusiastic voice, joyful puppy barks, gentle rustling of leaves, and distant birdsong. The background includes lush green moss, scattered wildflowers, and towering tree trunks. To achieve the best results, I suggest including specific references in your prompts. The more specific the action, camera, and style cues, the better your results. Here are examples: - Scene pacing: rapid montage of city life at sunrise - Actor types: eccentric elderly inventor with a mischievous grin - Camera moves: overhead drone shot sweeping across coastline - Specific decade or genre: 1980s cyberpunk action sequence - Lighting details: golden hour sunlight streaming through blinds - Lens types & effects: shot on wide-angle lens with soft focus - Soundscape cues: subtle ambient rain with distant thunder - Color palette/style: muted pastel tones like Wes Anderson film - Editing techniques: jump cuts between characters’ reactions - Wardrobe or prop references: character in vintage NASA suit - Framing/composition: symmetrical center-framed close-up - Environmental specifics: fog rolling over neon-lit city - Mood/tone direction: whimsical and playful, similar to Pixar - Weather/atmosphere: snow falling under streetlights at night