see exactly how your instagram feed looks — before anything goes live
✦ LIVE GRID PREVIEW ✦ BY JDDESIGNONLINE
checking your grid shouldn't mean opening four other apps.
here's what it usually looks like — you plan your posts in notion, jump into canva to design them, screenshot the mockup, paste it somewhere else to check the layout, realise one post is off, and start again.
it's a lot of steps for something that should take seconds.
grid. by jd connects directly to your notion database and shows you your actual feed, live, in the right aspect ratio, with your real content — right there on the page you're already working from.
drag posts around, filter by status, check how your carousels flow. all without leaving notion.
here's everything it does
🖼️ live grid preview
a live visual grid preview right inside your notion workspace — see exactly how your feed will look before anything goes live. posts display at 1080×1440 (3:4) — the actual instagram aspect ratio, not a guess.
↕️ drag & drop with date swapping
drag and drop to reorder posts — dates auto-update in your notion calendar & turn purple so you always know what's changed.
🎨 canva embed support
paste your canva embed link into the canva property and your design previews live in the grid. no exporting, no downloading, no re-uploading. update your design in canva, refresh the widget, and it's there.
🎬 carousels & reels
multi-image posts display as carousels — click in and swipe through all your attachments. click into any post to scroll through carousels or watch reels, then click straight through to the notion page for the full data.
🔍 filter by status
filter your grid by post status — see only what's scheduled, in progress, or ready to go. your filter remembers your last selection so it's exactly where you left it every time you open it.
🔗 flexible content options
upload images directly, paste an external image link, or use your canva embed — whichever works for each post. the grid shows the right content automatically based on what's uploaded.
👤 profile & highlights
add your username, display name, bio, website, and highlight covers. your widget looks and feels like your actual instagram profile — great for presenting to clients or just keeping everything in one place.
📌 pin posts
tick the pinned checkbox on any post to keep it locked at the top of your grid regardless of date. perfect for evergreen content.
🌗 light & dark mode
toggle between light and dark to match however you prefer to work.
set up once.
use it every day.
01 — purchase & get your setup link
after purchasing you'll receive an email with your personal setup link. click it and the guided setup walks you through everything step by step.
02 — duplicate the notion template
your purchase includes a ready-made notion database with all the right properties already set up. duplicate it to your workspace and it's ready to go — or connect to a database you already use.
03 — connect to notion
authorise grid. by jd to read your notion database in one click. you choose exactly which database to connect — nothing else in your workspace is touched.
04 — embed in notion & start planning
copy your embed url, paste it into a notion embed block, and resize to fill the page. your grid is live. add posts, tick the widget checkbox, and hit refresh to see them appear.
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grid. by jd | instagram grid planner widget for notion
🖼️ your grid
✔ live grid preview — see your posts laid out in instagram format
✔ 1080×1440 (3:4) ratio — the current instagram portrait ratio
✔ light & dark mode — matches however you work in notion
↕️ planning tools
✔ drag & drop — rearrange posts until the layout feels right
✔ date swapping — dates update automatically in your notion database when you reorder, and turn purple as you're arranging so you always know what's moved
✔ filter by status — see only what's scheduled, in progress, or ready to go
✔ filter memory — your filter saves between sessions so it's always where you left it
✔ pinned posts — keep evergreen content locked at the top regardless of date
🎨 content support
✔ canva embed — paste your canva embed link and your design previews live in the grid. update in canva, refresh, done
✔ carousels — upload multiple images to the attachment property and scroll through them in the lightbox
✔ reels & videos — play video posts on hover or click to watch in a larger size
✔ external links — paste an image url directly, no downloading or re-uploading needed
👤 your profile
✔ instagram-style bio — add your username, display name, bio, and website link
✔ highlight covers — upload your highlight images so your widget matches your real profile
✔ profile photo — upload your avatar to complete the look
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watch it in action
plan your entire instagram feed visually
let me walk you through every feature so you know exactly how to make the most of it.
go on, have a play
don't just look at it. drag the posts around, try the filter, open one up in the lightbox & get a feel for the grid.
this one's for you if...
🎨 you're a content creator
you plan your content in notion and you want your grid to look intentional — not pieced together at the last minute.
grid. by jd gives you a real visual preview so you can plan with confidence and post knowing exactly how your feed will look.
💼 you're a social media manager
you manage content for clients and you need a cleaner, faster way to preview and present feeds.
create a separate widget for each client, filter by status to focus on what's ready, and show clients a live interactive grid instead of a static screenshot.
💌 you're a small business owner
your instagram feed is part of how people decide to trust you.
grid. by jd helps you plan a cohesive, on-brand feed without needing a whole content team or a complicated tool to do it.
questions? i've got you
what do i get when i purchase?
> after purchasing you'll receive an email with your setup link. the guided setup walks you through connecting your notion database. you'll also get the ready-made notion template to duplicate, and access to any future updates at no extra cost.
do i need a paid notion plan?
> nope — grid. by jd works on notion's free plan. as long as you can create a database, you're good to go.
can i use my existing notion database?
> yes! as long as your database has the required properties (listed in the setup guide) you can connect any database. or just duplicate the included template and you're ready straight away!
how long does setup take?
> most people are up and running in under 10 minutes. the guided setup page walks you through every step — no separate pdf or video needed.
can i use it for client work?
> absolutely! you can create a separate widget for each client, each connecting to its own notion database. each client gets their own unique embed url and their content stays completely separate.
is my notion data safe?
> yes! when you connect grid. by jd, you choose exactly which database to share — nothing else in your workspace is accessible. the widget only reads your posts to display them, and writes dates back when you use the drag and drop reorder feature. you can disconnect at any time from your notion settings.
what's your refund policy?
> because this is a digital product with instant access, all sales are final. if you run into any issues getting set up, please reach out before requesting a refund — i'm always happy to help troubleshoot.
will i get future updates?
> yes — any improvements or new features are included at no extra cost. you'll receive an email notification when updates are made.