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Advanced Research Workflows

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Written by Levi Vamos
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Workflow 1: Complete Competitor Strategy Analysis

Goal: Understand everything about a competitor's content strategy

Time: 30-45 minutes | Credits: Medium (100-300)

Steps:

  1. Profile Analysis (10 min)

    • Profile Analyst → Enter competitor's Instagram username

    • Sort by Most Views

    • Note their top 3 topics

  2. Pattern Research (15 min)

    • Add top 10 videos to chat

    • Ask: "Analyze these 10 videos. What patterns make them successful? Cover hooks, structure, topics, CTAs, and posting frequency patterns"

  3. Cross-Platform Check (10 min)

    • Search their name on TikTok and YouTube

    • Add 5 videos from each platform to same chat

    • Ask: "How does their content differ across platforms?"

  4. Strategy Synthesis (10 min)

    • Ask: "Based on all 25+ videos analyzed, create a comprehensive report on their content strategy covering: core topics, hook formulas, posting patterns, engagement tactics, what makes them unique"

Output: Complete competitor intelligence report

Pro Tips:

  • Use Gemini 2.5 Flash for analysis steps (saves credits)

  • Switch to Claude 4.5 for final report writing

  • Save final report to reference later

  • Repeat monthly to track evolution


Workflow 2: Research-Backed Script Creation

Goal: Write a script backed by actual viral content data

Time: 20-30 minutes | Credits: Medium (50-150)

Steps:

  1. Topic Research (5 min)

    • In chat: "Search for top-performing TikToks about [your topic], focus on videos with 500K+ views"

    • LazyLines uses search_videos automatically

  2. Pattern Extraction (5 min)

    • "From these results, add the top 5 to this chat and transcribe them"

    • LazyLines fetches all 5 simultaneously

    • "What hooks do these 5 videos use? What structures? What keeps viewers watching?"

  3. Script Creation (5 min)

    • Turn Brand Profile ON

    • "Using these proven patterns, write a 60-second script about [your specific angle], make it sound authentic to my voice"

  4. Iteration (5 min)

    • Review script in canvas

    • Highlight hook → "Make this more surprising"

    • Highlight middle → "Add a callback to the hook"

    • Save final version

Output: Research-backed script in your voice

Pro Tips:

  • Analyze 5-10 videos for strong patterns

  • More videos = better pattern recognition

  • Always connect research to your unique angle

  • Use proven structures, not exact scripts


Workflow 3: Trend Discovery & Adaptation

Goal: Find emerging trends and create content before they peak

Time: 25-35 minutes | Credits: Medium (50-150)

Steps:

  1. Broad Trend Scan (10 min)

    • "Search the web for trending topics in [your niche] from the last 7 days"

    • "Now search TikTok and Instagram for videos about [top 3 trends identified]"

  2. Early Adopter Analysis (10 min)

    • From search results, identify creators posting about trends

    • "Analyze these 10 videos. Which trend has lowest competition but growing engagement?"

  3. Format Selection (5 min)

    • Go to Inspiration → Trends

    • Pick a trending format

    • "How can I combine [emerging trend] with [this format]?"

  4. Rapid Creation (10 min)

    • "Create 3 script variations combining the trend and format, each with a different hook angle"

    • Select best version

    • Polish in canvas

Output: Trend-adapted content ready to ride the wave

Pro Tips:

  • Speed matters with trends—create within 24-48 hours

  • Look for trends in adjacent niches first

  • Early adoption = less competition

  • Combine multiple trends for unique angle


Workflow 4: Cross-Niche Inspiration

Goal: Find successful patterns from other niches and adapt them

Time: 30-40 minutes | Credits: Medium-High (100-250)

Steps:

  1. Identify Successful Niches (5 min)

    • List 3 niches different from yours but with similar audiences

    • Example: If you're in business coaching → look at fitness coaching, productivity, personal finance

  2. Pattern Mining (15 min)

    • "Find top TikToks in [Niche 1] about [related topic]"

    • "Find top TikToks in [Niche 2] about [related topic]"

    • "Find top TikToks in [Niche 3] about [related topic]"

    • Add top 3 from each (9 videos total) to chat

  3. Pattern Extraction (10 min)

    • "What storytelling patterns work across all 3 niches?"

    • "What hooks translate universally?"

    • "What structures keep viewers engaged?"

  4. Adaptation (10 min)

    • "Take the most successful pattern and adapt it to [your niche] about [your topic]"

    • "Write a script using this cross-niche pattern"

Output: Unique content using proven but underutilized patterns in your niche

Pro Tips:

  • Look at niches 1-2 years ahead of yours in maturity

  • Success patterns transfer, specific content doesn't

  • Test which patterns resonate with your audience

  • This gives you competitive advantage (less saturated)


Workflow 5: Batch Content Planning

Goal: Create 30 days of content ideas in one session

Time: 45-60 minutes | Credits: High (200-400)

Steps:

  1. Research Phase (20 min)

    • "Find top 20 videos in my niche from the last 30 days across TikTok and Instagram"

    • "Analyze these for trending topics, formats, and angles"

    • "What topics are getting the most engagement right now?"

  2. Pillar Mapping (10 min)

    • Review your Content Pillars in Brand Profile

    • "Based on research, create a topic map with 10 topics for each of my content pillars that align with current trends"

  3. Calendar Creation (15 min)

    • "Create a 30-day content calendar with:

      • Daily post ideas

      • Mix of trending and evergreen topics

      • Variety of formats (tutorials, storytelling, quick tips, etc.)

      • Organized by content pillar

      • Include brief hook ideas for each"

  4. Priority Scripts (15 min)

    • "Write full scripts for the 5 highest-priority ideas"

    • Save each to canvas

Output: 30-day content calendar + 5 ready-to-film scripts

Pro Tips:

  • Do this monthly for consistency

  • Leave room for spontaneous trending content

  • Batch-film content from calendar in 2-3 shoots

  • Use Gemini for research, Claude for script writing


Workflow 6: Hook Testing & Optimization

Goal: Create 10 different hooks for one video, backed by data

Time: 20-30 minutes | Credits: Medium (20-100)

Steps:

  1. Hook Framework Research (5 min)

    • "Give me viral hook frameworks from your database"

    • LazyLines returns 20+ hooks automatically

    • Review and note 10 interesting ones

  2. Real-World Examples (10 min)

    • "Find TikToks using these 5 hook formulas: [paste 5 frameworks]"

    • "Show me examples of each working in [your niche]"

  3. Hook Generation (10 min)

    • "Using these 10 frameworks, write 10 different hooks for a video about [your topic]"

    • "Rank them by likely performance based on current trends"

  4. Testing Strategy (5 min)

    • "Create a testing plan: which hooks to test first, how to measure results, what to look for"

Output: 10 data-backed hooks + testing strategy

Pro Tips:

  • Test 2-3 hooks per week

  • Track which frameworks work best for you

  • Double down on winners

  • Rotate frameworks to avoid pattern fatigue


Workflow 7: Content Audit & Improvement

Goal: Analyze your own content to understand what works

Time: 30-40 minutes | Credits: Medium (120-300)

Steps:

  1. Data Collection (10 min)

    • Use Profile Analyst on YOUR Instagram

    • Sort by Most Views

    • Note your top 10 performers

  2. Pattern Analysis (15 min)

    • Add your top 10 videos to chat

    • "Analyze my top performers. What do they have in common?"

    • "What hooks am I using?"

    • "What topics resonate most?"

    • "What's my successful content structure?"

  3. Gap Analysis (10 min)

    • Add your bottom 10 performers

    • "Compare my top and bottom performers. What's different?"

    • "What should I do more of? What should I stop doing?"

  4. Action Plan (5 min)

    • "Based on this analysis, create an action plan with:

      • 3 things to double down on

      • 3 things to stop/change

      • 5 new content ideas that match my winning patterns"

Output: Data-driven improvement plan for your content

Pro Tips:

  • Do this quarterly to track evolution

  • Be honest about what's not working

  • Success patterns change—update regularly

  • Test new formats while leveraging what works


Workflow 8: Multi-Platform Adaptation

Goal: Create one piece of content, adapt for 5 platforms

Time: 35-45 minutes | Credits: Medium-High (100-300)

Steps:

  1. Master Content Creation (15 min)

    • Research and create your primary content (TikTok/Reel script)

    • Follow Workflow 2 for research-backed creation

    • Polish in canvas

  2. Platform Research (10 min)

    • "What are the key differences in content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and Twitter?"

    • "Show me examples of the same concept working on each platform"

  3. Adaptation (15 min)

    • "Adapt my TikTok script for:

      • Instagram Reels (different hook, platform-specific CTA)

      • YouTube Shorts (longer intro, YouTube-specific elements)

      • LinkedIn (professional tone, storytelling focus)

      • Twitter thread (text-based, 8-10 tweets)"

  4. Optimization (5 min)

    • Review each adaptation

    • "For each platform, suggest the optimal posting time and hashtag strategy"

Output: 5 platform-specific versions of one core idea

Pro Tips:

  • Start with best-performing platform

  • Adapt, don't just repost

  • Each platform has unique audience expectations

  • Test which platforms work best for you


Advanced Tips Across All Workflows

Credit Optimization:

  • Use Gemini 2.5 Flash for all research phases

  • Switch to Claude 4.5 only for final content creation

  • Batch similar requests in one message

Quality Maximization:

  • Always start with research before creating

  • Provide examples of what you want

  • Iterate in canvas rather than regenerating

  • Be specific about length, tone, structure

Continuous Improvement:

  • Track which workflows produce best results

  • Adjust based on your metrics

  • Combine workflows as you get comfortable

  • Create custom workflows for your specific needs

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