Overview
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to schedule or queue posts for later sharing on social networks using the PostBeyond platform. It covers setting up queueing slots, personalizing content, selecting specific times for sharing, and editing queued posts. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of confirming the correct time zone in settings to ensure accurate scheduling.
Information
What does it mean to Queue Posts?
On PostBeyond, you can queue posts to be sent out according to your queue schedule or for a specific day and time of your choosing.
OPTION: Set Up Queueing Slots
You can set up as many queueing slots as you want for LinkedIn and Twitter platforms. When you queue a post to a particular social network, it will be scheduled to be shared in the next available slot.
How to Queue
In the content library, navigate to any post you would like to queue and click on the icon of the network you want to queue to (due to Facebook's sharing changes, queueing is only available for Twitter and LinkedIn).
Personalize your post content and click 'Add to Queue.' This will slot the post in the next available time of your queue settings.
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Using the drop-down, open a calendar and select a specific day and time to share the post.
Once a post has been added to your queue, a little clock icon will appear above the platform shared to on the post:
How to View and Edit Queued Posts
To view queued posts, navigate to the Share icon (which looks like a calendar) at the top right corner of the home page and click on the 'Queue' tab.
If you have posts in the queue and wish to change their scheduled time, click on 'My Shares', then select 'Queue'. Next to the post you want to edit, you will find a small pencil icon.
You will then have the option to edit the date and time that the post is scheduled to be shared, as well as the caption. After making the necessary changes, click on 'Save Changes'.
NOTE: To ensure that you are posting and scheduling content in the correct time zone, go to 'My Settings' and scroll to the bottom to confirm or update your time zone.
Helpful Resources
Explore the following resources to enhance your experience with the PostBeyond platform:
- Sign Up for PostBeyond Platform Training!
- How to Manage My Queue Settings
- How to Auto-Queue Posts (End-Users)
FAQ
What does it mean to queue posts on PostBeyond?
Queueing posts on PostBeyond means scheduling them to be automatically shared on your selected social network at a later time, either according to your queue schedule or at a specific day and time you choose.
Can I queue posts for any social network on PostBeyond?
Due to Facebook's sharing changes, queueing is currently only available for Twitter and LinkedIn on the PostBeyond platform.
How can I edit a post that I've already queued?
To edit a queued post, navigate to 'My Shares', select 'Queue', and click the small pencil icon next to the post. You can then edit the date, time, and caption of the post and save the changes.
How do I ensure my posts are scheduled in the correct time zone?
To ensure correct time zone scheduling, go to 'My Settings' on PostBeyond and scroll to the bottom to confirm or update your time zone.
Where can I get assistance if I have issues with queueing posts on PostBeyond?
If you need help with queueing posts or have any questions, you can contact PostBeyond support at support@postbeyond.com.