Autopilot

Autopilot automatically generates social media content on topics you define, on a schedule you set. It's like having a content assistant that never forgets to post.

How it works

1. You create a topic with a description of what to post about
2. You set a cadence (how often to generate)
3. You select target platforms
4. Amplicast's AI generates fresh, original posts on that topic at the scheduled intervals

Setting up a topic

1. Go to the Autopilot tab
2. Click New Topic
3. Fill in:
   • Topic name -- A short label (e.g., "AI industry insights")
   • Description -- Detailed instructions for the AI on what to write about
   • Cadence -- Daily, every 2 days, weekly, etc.
   • Target platforms -- Which platforms should receive these posts
4. Click Save & Activate

Writing good topic descriptions

The description is the most important field -- it tells the AI exactly what kind of content to create. Be specific:

Too vague:

Write about technology

Better:

Share practical insights about how small businesses can use AI tools to save time on marketing. Focus on actionable tips, real examples, and keep a conversational tone. Target audience: small business owners and solopreneurs who are not technical.

Cadence options

Cadence	Generates
Daily	Once per day
Every 2 days	Every other day
Every 3 days	Every 3 days
Weekly	Once per week
Biweekly	Every 2 weeks

Managing topics

• Pause -- Temporarily stop generation without deleting the topic
• Edit -- Update the description or cadence anytime
• Delete -- Permanently remove the topic and stop future generation
• View history -- See all posts generated from this topic

Tips

• Start with 1-2 topics and adjust based on engagement
• Review generated content periodically to refine your topic descriptions
• Combine Autopilot with your writing style settings for consistent brand voice
• Use the Review publishing mode initially to approve posts before they go live