Troubleshooting Theme Configuration Problems

Content themes are the foundation of your LiGo experience, guiding both idea and post generation. When theme-related issues occur, they can disrupt your entire content workflow. This guide helps you identify and resolve common theme configuration problems.

What You'll Learn

• How to diagnose and fix "Failed to generate ideas" errors
• Solutions for themes that produce low-quality or irrelevant ideas
• Troubleshooting theme import and creation issues
• Steps to optimize underperforming themes

Common Theme Configuration Issues and Solutions

"Failed to Generate Ideas" Error

This common error typically occurs when there isn't enough substantive information in your theme for the AI to work with.

Primary Solution:

1. Edit your theme to add more detailed information:
   • Expand your "Background & Offering" section with specific expertise details
   • Provide more context in the "Purpose" section
   • Add specific topics to your "I write about" section
   • Be more specific about your audience in the "I write for" section

Example Improvement:

Before (Too Vague):

Background & Offering: I'm a consultant who helps businesses.
Purpose: I share insights about business topics.

After (Detailed):

Background & Offering: I'm a supply chain consultant with 8 years of experience helping manufacturing businesses optimize their logistics operations. I specialize in inventory management systems that reduce carrying costs while maintaining service levels.

Purpose: I share practical frameworks for identifying and eliminating supply chain bottlenecks, especially for mid-sized manufacturers dealing with global sourcing challenges in the post-pandemic economy.

Why This Works: The AI needs specific, substantive information to generate relevant ideas. Vague themes provide insufficient context for quality idea generation.

Low-Quality or Generic Ideas

If your theme is generating ideas that feel too generic or don't align with your expertise:

Solution:

1. Review and enhance these specific areas of your theme:

   • Add more specific industry terminology to your background section
   • Include 2-3 examples of specific problems you solve
   • Mention methodologies or approaches that are unique to your work
   • Specify audience pain points more explicitly

2. Check your example posts:

   • Ensure they truly represent your voice and expertise
   • Confirm they contain substantive, specific content
   • Replace generic examples with your best content

Pro Tip: Consider temporarily switching your theme's complexity level to "Medium" or "Hard" if you're receiving ideas that are too basic.

Theme Creation or Import Failures

If you experience issues while creating a new theme or importing from the theme library:

Solution:

1. For new theme creation:

   • Ensure all required fields are completed
   • Try creating a simpler theme first, then enhancing it
   • Clear your browser cache before attempting again

2. For theme imports:

   • Select a different theme if one particular template consistently fails
   • Import a basic theme first, then customize it extensively
   • Check your internet connection stability

Theme Not Saving Changes

If your theme edits aren't saving properly:

Solution:

1. Make smaller batches of changes rather than extensive edits all at once
2. Ensure you're clicking "Save Changes" after editing
3. Check for any error messages that appear when saving
4. Try using a different browser if issues persist

Optimizing Underperforming Themes

If your theme is technically working but not producing the quality of ideas you need:

Strategy #1: The Content Pillar Approach

Rather than having broad, general topics, organize your content into specific pillars:

1. Identify 3-5 core expertise areas
2. For each pillar, specify:
   • Common problems you solve in this area
   • Methodologies you use
   • Results you typically achieve
   • Client types who benefit most

Example:

I write about:

Supply Chain Visibility:
- Implementing IoT tracking systems
- Creating multi-tier supplier transparency
- Building resilient visibility practices

Inventory Optimization:
- Just-in-time vs. just-in-case approaches
- Psychological safety stock calculations
- ABC analysis for prioritization

Logistics Partnership Selection:
- 3PL vs. 4PL evaluation frameworks
- Performance-based contracting models
- Integration capability assessment

Strategy #2: Audience Segmentation Enhancement

Refine your theme by being much more specific about who you're writing for:

1. Specify job titles, industry sectors, and company sizes
2. Add details about their specific challenges
3. Include their knowledge level and sophistication
4. Note their typical goals and objectives

Example:

I write for:

Manufacturing Operations Directors at mid-sized companies ($50M-$500M revenue) who:
- Are struggling with increasing lead times from overseas suppliers
- Need to balance inventory costs against stockout risks
- Are considering reshoring or nearshoring parts of their supply chain
- Have limited visibility beyond their tier-1 suppliers

Strategy #3: Purpose Clarification

Enhance your theme's purpose section to clarify exactly what transformation you aim to create:

1. Identify the status quo you're challenging
2. Specify the new approach you're advocating
3. Describe the results your audience can expect
4. Explain why this matters now

Example:

Purpose:
I'm challenging the conventional wisdom that supply chains should always prioritize cost efficiency above all else. Through my content, I demonstrate how strategic redundancy and flexibility create greater long-term value than pure cost optimization. My goal is to help manufacturing leaders move from the fragile, cost-focused supply chains that broke during the pandemic to resilient networks that can withstand future disruptions while remaining competitive.

When to Contact Support

If you've tried the solutions above and still encounter issues with your themes:

1. When to reach out:

   • After adding substantial detail to your theme and still seeing generation failures
   • If theme creation consistently fails despite trying different approaches
   • If you encounter error messages not covered in this guide

2. How to contact support:

   • Click the support icon in the bottom right corner of the app
   • Provide details about your theme and the specific error message
   • Include screenshots if possible
   • Describe the steps you've already taken to resolve the issue

Common Questions

How detailed should my theme be?

A good rule of thumb: your theme should contain at least 150-200 words spread across the various sections, with specific terminology related to your field.

Can a theme be too detailed or specific?

Rarely. While extremely niche themes may generate fewer ideas, the ideas will be more targeted and valuable. It's better to be too specific than too vague.

Why do different themes produce different numbers of ideas?

The breadth of your theme impacts how many ideas can be generated. Broader themes with multiple topic areas typically produce more ideas, while highly specialized themes may generate fewer but more focused ideas.

How often should I update my themes?

Review your themes quarterly or whenever your business focus shifts. Regularly updating themes with your latest thinking keeps your content fresh and relevant.

Can I combine multiple areas of expertise in one theme?

Yes, but ensure they're somewhat related or have a common thread. For widely different expertise areas, creating separate themes often yields better results.

Related Resources

• Content Theme Strategy Guide
• Theme Optimization Guide
• Choosing Example Posts for Your Theme