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      How do I schedule a post for publishing?

      Learn how to schedule posts in Publish to maintain a consistent content strategy.

      In this guide, we'll look at how to schedule a post in publish

      Go to engage.dataeq.com

      1. Click "Publishing"

      Navigate to the "Publishing" section.
      Click 'Publishing'

      2. Click "Create post"

      Select a date and time and click on the create post option
      Click 'Create post'

      3. Click "Select a campaign"

      Click on select a campaign to bring up all of your created campaigns
      Click 'Select a campaign'

      4. Select a campaign

      Choose the relevant campaign from the dropdown
      Select a campaign

      5. Add a profile

      Include all of the relevant social media profiles you'd like to publish your post to by adding them from the list.
      Add a profile

      6. Date and time

      Confirm the exact date and time that the post need to be published.
      Date and time

      7. Caption

      Add your caption to the text bar
      Caption

      8. Drop media

      Drag and drop the required media or
      Drop media

      9. Asset library

      access the asset library.
      Asset library

      10. Click "Create UTM link"

      To generate a UTM link for tracking purposes click on the create UTM link option
      Click 'Create UTM link'

      11. Complete fields

      Complete all of the fields as required
      Complete fields

      12. Tags

      To add tags to your post for further analysis, type them in the tag bar at the bottom.
      Tags

      13. Post preview

      You can preview what your post will look like by selecting an applicable platform
      Post preview

      14. Click "Mobile"

      And what it'll look like on a specific device
      Click 'Mobile'

      15. Click "Save as draft"

      Finally, either save & schedule the post or save it as a draft that you can return to later.
      Click 'Save as draft'
      For further information on publishing content, please read our guides or contact your account manager

      Scheduling posts in Publish allows you to plan content in advance, ensuring a consistent posting schedule without manual publishing.

      How to Schedule a Post in Publish

      Step 1: Create a New Post

      • Click the Publisher icon in the bottom-right corner.

      • Click Create New Post.

      • Select the social media profiles where the post will be published.

      • Enter your post text and add any hashtags, mentions, or links.

      • (Optional) Attach media (images, videos, or GIFs).

      Step 2: Select a Publishing Date & Time

      • Click on Schedule Post.
      • Choose a date and time for the post to be published.
      • Click Confirm Schedule to save.

      Tip: The scheduled post will move to the Scheduled queue, where you can edit or reschedule if needed.

      How to View and Manage Scheduled Posts

      1. Click on Content Calendar in the navigation menu.
      2. Locate the scheduled post in the calendar view.
      3. Click the post to edit, reschedule, or delete before it goes live.

      Best Practices for Scheduling Posts

      • Schedule posts in advance to maintain consistency.
      • Avoid last-minute changes by finalising content before scheduling.
      • Review scheduled posts regularly to align with campaign updates.
      • Use optimal posting times based on audience engagement insights.

      Troubleshooting Scheduling Issues

      1. Issue: “My scheduled post didn’t go live.”
        1. Ensure the correct date and time were selected.
        2. Check if the social media profile is authorised in Publish.
      2. Issue: “I need to reschedule a post.”
        1. Click on the post in Content Calendar and adjust the time.