Housing Calc Pro

• Implement an automated system for generating engaging social media posts (e.g., polls, 'did you know' facts, 'tip of the day' graphics) from these articles for daily distribution on Twitter/X, Instagram, and Facebook.

• System Overview: A Python script will be developed to:

- Read new articles from the content calendar.

- Extract key facts, tips, and potential poll questions.

- Generate concise, engaging social media captions for Twitter/X, Instagram, and Facebook.

- Create simple graphic templates for 'tip of the day' or 'did you know' facts (using Pillow library, or by integrating with a cloud-based design API if needed).

- Schedule posts for daily distribution using respective social media APIs.

• Twitter/X Integration:

- Use `tweepy` library for Python.

- Extract 1-2 key facts or a poll question from each article.

- Create a tweet (max 280 characters) with a relevant hashtag and a link to the article.

- For polls: Generate a question and 2-4 options, schedule the poll.

- Example: "Did you know the average first-time homebuyer is 33 years old? Learn more in our guide! #HomeownerTips [Link]"

• Instagram Integration:

- Use Facebook Graph API (Instagram Business API).

- Extract a compelling image/graphic idea from the article or generate a 'tip of the day' graphic.

- Craft a longer caption (up to 2200 characters) with 5-10 relevant hashtags.

- Include a call to action to visit the link in bio.

- Example: "Homeownership is a journey filled with exciting milestones! 🏡 From finding your dream home to mastering DIY renovations, we've got you covered. Check out our latest guide on 'First-Time Homeowner Checklist' – link in bio! #Homebuying #RealEstate #HomeownerJourney #FirstTimeHomebuyer"

• Facebook Integration:

- Use Facebook Graph API.

- Share the same content as Instagram but optimized for Facebook's audience (slightly longer text, direct link sharing).

- Integrate with Facebook Pages API for direct publishing.

- Example: "Are you ready to take the leap into homeownership? Our comprehensive guide on 'First-Time Homeowner Checklist' breaks down everything you need to know. From financing to finding your perfect neighborhood, start your journey with Housing Calc Pro! [Link] #HomeSweetHome #RealEstateTips"

• Automation Script (`social_media_automator.py`):

- Cron job to run daily.

- Read `content_calendar.txt` to identify new articles.

- Call `article_parser.py` (new script) to extract data points.

- Generate social media specific content.

- Use `post_to_social.py` (new script) to handle API calls and scheduling.

• Graphic Generation (`graphic_generator.py`):

- Utilizes `Pillow` for basic image manipulation (backgrounds, text overlays).

- Can be extended with `requests` to call a cloud design API (e.g., Canva API) for more complex designs if budget permits.

• Monitoring:

- Basic logging for successful and failed posts.

- Dashboard for tracking engagement (future development).