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Make.com: The Holy Grail of AI Automations ( and How to Get Started)
Michael Daigler
June 15, 2024
Howdy!
If you've been following along, you know I'm all about leveraging AI to streamline our workflows and scale our content creation.
But here's the thing:
Piecing together different AI tools can be a real headache.
That's where Make.com comes in—the Holy Grail of AI automations.
The Power of AI Automations
Think about it.
You've got:
OpenAI for generating text
your Elevenlabs for spinning audio
your DALLE’s and Midjourney’s for conjuring up visuals
the list goes on.
Each of these tools is powerful on its own…
But when you try to get them to play together? It's like herding cats.
But with Make.com, you can orchestrate all these AI tools in one place.
It's like having a master conductor for your AI orchestra.
You can create custom workflows that automate complex processes with just a few clicks.
Imagine this:
You've just finished writing your newsletter.
Now, with a Make.com workflow, you can automatically:
Summarize the post into key points using OpenAI
Generate a handful of engaging social media posts from those summaries
Create eye-catching images for each post with Dall-E 3, Stable Diffusion (or Midjourney via UserAPI.ai)
Schedule the posts across your social channels using third party integrations like buffer
Boom.
What used to take hours (or even days) can now happen while you sleep.
That's the power of AI automations with Make.
Pretty cool, right?
Wanna get started?
Don't worry - I've got you covered.
Quick-start Guide to Make.com
Here's your quick-start guide:
Sign up for a Make.com account (there’s a free tier so don’t worry)
Explore their pre-built templates for inspiration
Map out your ideal workflow (what tasks do you want to automate?)
Experiment with connecting your favorite AI tools
Test, tweak, and iterate until you've got a workflow that hums
It's really that simple.
There’s loads of integrations to explore:
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You’re really only limited by your imagination.
And the best part?
You don't need to write a single line of code.
Make’s visual interface makes it easy to build complex workflows, even if you're not a developer.
Now, I know some of you might be thinking:
"But won't this just replace my job?"
Far from it.
By automating the repetitive tasks, you free up your time and mental space for higher-level, creative work.
It's about working smarter—not harder.
Bonus: A Secret Tip for My Newsletter Homies
Before I wrap this up, I want to let you in on a little secret—something special just for my newsletter crew.
If you're looking for even more apps to supercharge your Make.com automations, check out MakeMarket.
It's a platform packed with apps that no one else has.
Your place to find the tools you need to take your workflows to the next level.
Bonus Bonus: Make GPT
Sorry, last thing real quick!
Before jumping into the docs, check out this Make GPT.
Why read the docs when you can have a personal Make expert help you learn as you build?
Do both.
It’s not about having this dogmatic view of “I’m all AI only bro”.
Use the tools you have available:
learn faster
ideate and be pointed in the right direction
ask specific questions about your project (not just the FAQ usuals)
And that’s the last bonus (promise lol).
Closing Thoughts
AI is here to stay, and tools like Make.com are making it easier than ever to harness its power.
As content creators and entrepreneurs, we have a unique opportunity to leverage these tools to scale our impact and reach.
So what are you waiting for?
Go sign up for Make.com and start building your AI automations today. Trust me, your future self will thank you.
And as always, remember - the future belongs to the creators.
Keep building, keep learning, and keep growing.
Till next time, much love and peace y’all 🤠
P.S. — If you create any cool automations with Make.com, I want to hear about it!