Sign Up & Onboard
Get started with Social Optimize in less than 5 minutes.
Create Your Account
Navigate to the registration page and enter your email address. You'll receive a confirmation link within seconds.
1. Click "Sign Up" on the homepage
2. Enter your email address
3. Check your inbox for confirmation
4. Set your password (minimum 12 characters)
5. You're in! Start with 3 free videos
Complete Your Profile
Once logged in, complete your creator profile. This helps our AI agents understand your content style and audience.
- Creator Name — Your on-screen name
- Niche — What content you create (tech, finance, lifestyle, etc.)
- Audience — Who you're creating for
- Content Goals — Views, followers, engagement, sales
Choose Your First Platform
Select where you want to publish your first video. You can add more platforms later.
Most creators start with TikTok or YouTube. We'll walk you through OAuth approval for each platform.
Billing Setup
All new accounts include 3 free videos. When you're ready to go beyond that, add a payment method. No charges until you upgrade.
Connect Your First Platform
Authorize Social Optimize to publish videos on your behalf.
Supported Platforms
We currently support: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), Twitch, Pinterest, and Threads.
OAuth Connection Flow
Each platform uses OAuth for secure authorization — we never see your password.
- Click "Connect" next to your platform
- You'll be redirected to that platform's login
- Review and approve the permission scopes
- You'll return to Social Optimize — you're connected!
Troubleshooting
Still having issues? Make sure you're using an account with publishing permissions. Corporate or Business accounts sometimes have restrictions.
Create Your First Video
End-to-end walkthrough of generating and publishing your first piece of content.
Step 1: Choose Your Topic
Start simple — a question you answer, a trend you're commenting on, or a topic in your niche.
Example: "5 Free AI Tools That Replace Expensive Software"
Step 2: Research Phase
Our Research Agent will analyze trends, competitor content, and engagement data for your topic. You can watch this live in the dashboard.
This takes ~30 seconds. You'll see:
- Current trend velocity (is it rising or falling?)
- Competitor videos on this topic
- Winning hooks and structures
- Best platforms for this content
Step 3: Script Generation
The Script Agent creates a retention-optimized script with:
- A hook that grabs attention in the first 3 seconds
- Value-packed body with storytelling
- Clear CTA at the end
You can edit, rewrite, or regenerate at any time.
Step 4: Voiceover & Audio
Choose from 6 AI voices with natural cadence. We'll generate studio-quality audio from your script in ~10 seconds.
Step 5: Video Generation
Our Video Agent generates cinematic B-roll matching your script using Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1, or stock footage — depending on your plan and budget.
Step 6: Publish
Add a title, description, and platform-specific metadata. Choose to publish now or schedule for later. Click "Publish" and watch it go live across all connected platforms simultaneously.
Understanding the 5 Agents
Social Optimize runs 5 specialized AI agents that work together to create and publish your content.
1. Research Agent
Analyzes trends, competitors, and audience behavior. Finds winning angles before you script.
Output: Trend data, competitor analysis, recommended hooks
2. Script Agent
Writes retention-optimized scripts with proven structures. Designed for the 3-second engagement window.
Output: Full script with timing cues
3. Voice Agent
Converts scripts into studio-quality audio using neural voice synthesis. 6 voices, multiple languages.
Output: MP3 voiceover with proper timing
4. Video Agent
Generates cinematic video sequences matching your script. Routes between free stock footage, cheap AI models, and premium generators.
Output: H.264 video file, properly timed to voiceover
5. Publish Agent
Handles platform-specific publishing, metadata generation, and scheduling across all 8 platforms simultaneously.
Output: Live videos across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.
The Research Phase
Before any script is written, our Research Agent analyzes the landscape for your topic.
What It Checks
- Google Trends — Real-time search interest over 7/30/90 days
- Competitor Analysis — Top videos on this topic and their engagement metrics
- Hashtag Research — Platform-specific tag volume and competition
- Audience Sentiment — What people actually want to know about this topic
Interpreting the Results
The Research Agent gives you a confidence score and recommendation:
- Green (High Opportunity) — Growing trend, low competition
- Yellow (Medium) — Stable trend with some competition
- Red (Caution) — Declining trend or very saturated
Using Research Insights
You can:
- Accept the research and auto-generate a script
- Modify the focus before scripting
- Choose different platforms based on opportunity
- Download research data as a PDF or CSV
Script Generation
Retention-engineered scripts that keep viewers watching past the 3-second mark.
Script Structure
[0-3s] HOOK — Immediate curiosity/value promise
[3-15s] OPEN LOOP — Build tension, question without answer
[15-45s] VALUE — Answer, storytelling, proof
[45-55s] EMOTIONAL BEAT — Resonance, vulnerability
[55-60s] CTA — Clear call-to-action (subscribe, visit link, etc.)
Customization
Edit the script directly in the editor. Change tone, add examples, adjust length. Our formatting respects your changes while maintaining timing cues.
Regeneration
Don't like the result? Click "Regenerate" and the Script Agent will create a new version with a different angle. Each version is completely different.
Voice & Audio Production
Studio-quality voiceovers from your script in seconds.
Available Voices
- Alex — Energetic, casual (best for shorts)
- Jordan — Professional, authoritative (best for educational)
- Casey — Warm, conversational (best for storytelling)
- Morgan — Neutral, informative (best for news/updates)
- Sam — Enthusiastic, upbeat (best for product reviews)
- Taylor — Calm, measured (best for wellness content)
Customization
Adjust speed (0.8x to 1.5x), pitch, and pronunciation for specific words. Add pauses between sentences. Download the WAV file for any additional editing.
Sync to Video
The system automatically syncs your voiceover timing to the video generation phase. Pauses in your script create visual breaks in the video.
Video Generation & Editing
From script to cinematic B-roll in one click.
The Three-Tier System
- FREE Tier — Pexels stock footage (no charge)
- BUDGET Tier — Open-source AI models like CogVideo (~$0.02 per video)
- PREMIUM Tier — Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1 (~$0.35 per video)
How to Choose
The system intelligently routes based on:
- Your plan tier
- Scene complexity (easy scenes use free/cheap, complex scenes go premium)
- Your monthly budget remaining
Editing & Revisions
After generation, you can:
- Trim clips
- Reorder scenes
- Add text overlays and captions
- Regenerate specific clips
- Export at 1080p, 2K, or 4K resolution
Publishing to Platforms
One-click publishing to all 8 platforms simultaneously.
Platform-Specific Optimization
Your video is automatically reformatted for each platform:
- YouTube — 16:9, optimized title/description/tags, thumbnail
- TikTok — 9:16 vertical, trending sounds, caption sync
- Instagram Reels — 9:16, carousel-compatible
- Facebook — Auto-captioning, engagement hooks
Scheduling
Choose to publish immediately or schedule for peak engagement times (specific times vary by your audience and platform).
Post-Publication
Once published, the Hollywood Agent can automate engagement: likes, comments, follows, and DMs to build initial momentum.
What is Hollywood?
The Hollywood Agent is your AI content manager — handling growth, engagement, and strategy across all platforms.
What Hollywood Does
- Auto-Engagement — Generates authentic comments, follows, and likes on your behalf
- Content Planning — Suggests what to create based on trending topics and your audience
- Competitor Monitoring — Tracks what competitors are doing and why it works
- Schedule Optimization — Finds your best posting times
- Community Management — Auto-replies to comments and DMs
Safety & Compliance
Hollywood uses warmup accounts, proxy rotation, and behavior randomization to stay within platform guidelines. All actions are logged for your transparency.
Browser Automation
How Hollywood automates platform interactions safely.
How It Works
Hollywood uses headless browser automation (Playwright) to interact with platforms like a real user would. This includes:
- Logging into accounts
- Scrolling feeds
- Liking posts
- Posting comments
- Following accounts
- Scheduling posts
Safety Measures
- Warmup Profiles — Hollywood uses separate accounts that "warm up" before engaging on your main account
- Rate Limiting — Random delays between actions to mimic human behavior
- Proxy Rotation — Different IP addresses to avoid detection
- Behavior Randomization — Varies action patterns daily
Platform Compliance
All platforms prohibit automation. We stay within safe limits by:
- Limiting actions per day
- Using only official platform APIs when available
- Complying with platform ToS
Competitor Analysis
Hollywood's competitive intelligence features help you stay ahead.
What We Track
- Content Strategy — What topics competitors are covering
- Upload Frequency — How often they post
- Engagement Metrics — Likes, comments, shares, watch time
- Audience Overlap — Who is engaging with both you and them
- Trend Following — How fast they react to trends
Actionable Insights
Hollywood identifies:
- Content gaps (topics they're not covering)
- Winning formats (their most successful video types)
- Audience migration (followers switching to/from you)
- Collaboration opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to create a video?
Free videos use stock footage at no credit cost. Paid videos using AI models consume Social Optimize Credits — open-source models use fewer credits, premium models use more. Your plan includes a monthly credit allowance.
Can I edit videos after they're generated?
Yes! The entire video is editable in our studio. Trim clips, add text, regenerate specific scenes, and export at any resolution.
What if my video doesn't get views?
Our Research Agent ensures every topic has strong potential. If a video underperforms, we analyze why and adjust future videos. You can also use Hollywood for engagement automation.
Can I schedule videos in advance?
Yes. Create videos any time, then schedule them to publish at optimal times (different for each platform). You can batch-create 50+ videos and schedule them weeks in advance.
Do you provide customer support?
Yes! Free plans have community support. Paid plans include email (Starter), priority (Pro), and dedicated manager (Agency). All include access to our documentation and guides.
Upgrading Your Plan
Scale your content creation as your audience grows.
Plan Comparison
- Free — 3 videos/month, 3 platforms, basic AI scripts, The Cut, community support
- Starter ($9.99) — 7 videos/month, 5 platforms, template library, content calendar, email support
- Creator ($29.99) — 15 videos/month, 8 platforms, The Forge, Ad Lab, Hit Factory
- Pro ($79.99) — 50 videos/month, all 8 platforms, Cinema House, The Scalpel, multi-language, advanced analytics
- Agency ($199.99) — 125 videos/month, team seats, API access, white-label, SMS/WhatsApp outreach
How to Upgrade
- Go to Settings → Billing
- Click "Upgrade Plan"
- Select your new plan
- Enter your payment information
- New features are instant!
Downgrading
You can downgrade anytime. Changes take effect on your next billing cycle. Pro-rated refunds are issued within 2 business days.
Usage Limits
Understanding what counts toward your monthly limits.
Video Limit
Each completed video (published or not) counts as 1 video against your monthly limit. You cannot exceed your limit mid-month.
Platform Connections
This is the number of separate platform accounts you can publish to. You can publish 1 video to 3 platforms and it counts as 1 video, not 3.
Storage
All videos are stored for 30/90/180 days depending on your plan. Older videos are archived but remain downloadable.
API Rate Limits (Agency Only)
API calls are limited to 1000/day. Contact support if you need higher limits.
Last updated: June 23, 2026
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