How to Schedule Social Media Posts
Schedule your social media posts in advance to maintain consistent presence and save time. Posttely's scheduling feature lets you plan and automate your content publishing.
Why Schedule Posts?
- Time Management: Plan content in advance
- Consistency: Maintain regular posting schedule
- Optimal Timing: Post at best engagement times
- Efficiency: Batch create and schedule content
- Automation: Posts publish automatically
Step-by-Step Scheduling Process
- Create Post: Click Create Post from the dashboard
- Add Content: Write your post content
- Select Channels: Choose which social media accounts to post to
- Add Media: Upload images, videos, or files
- Choose Schedule: Click Schedule instead of Post Now
- Select Date: Pick the date from calendar
- Select Time: Choose the time using time picker
- Set Time Zone: Select time zone (optional)
- Review: Double-check date, time, and content
- Schedule: Click Schedule Post to confirm
Scheduling from Calendar View
- Navigate to Calendar view
- Click on a specific date
- Click Create Post
- Date is pre-selected
- Choose time and complete post
- Schedule the post
Time Zone Settings
- Set default time zone in account settings
- Override time zone per post if needed
- Posts publish according to selected time zone
- Consider your audience's time zone
Best Practices
- Schedule posts during optimal engagement times
- Plan content in advance
- Use calendar view for visual planning
- Review scheduled posts regularly
- Maintain consistent posting schedule
Viewing Scheduled Posts
- Go to Scheduled Posts page
- View all upcoming scheduled posts
- Filter by date, channel, or status
- Edit or delete scheduled posts
- Monitor post status
Troubleshooting
If scheduling doesn't work:
- Ensure channels are connected and active
- Check date and time are in the future
- Verify time zone settings
- Review channel permissions
- Contact support at help@posttely.com