Overview
This article serves as a comprehensive guide for administrators on the PostBeyond platform, detailing the process of navigating the admin view, creating and managing groups and topics, as well as the intricacies of post creation, editing, and archiving. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the user experience and provides activities to help familiarize administrators with the platform's functions.
Information
Learn the Basics: Admin View, Groups, Topics, Post Creation
Learn to navigate the admin View, create Groups, create Topics, create, edit, & archive posts. In this lesson, we'll cover how to get started as an Administrator on the PostBeyond platform, including how to create and manage content. You'll learn how to:
Learn to Navigate the Admin View
In this section, we'll explore how to navigate around the Administrator side of the platform. This can be accomplished by using the navigation buttons located on the left-hand side of your screen.
Activity
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Navigate through the different sections of the side.
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Navigate to the user view and then switch back to the admin view.
How to Create a Group
Groups are necessary to determine who will be able to access a particular post. While many posts might be for everyone to view, some might be irrelevant to a particular segment of your employees. You can divide the content by groups. In this section, you'll learn how to create new groups.
Activity
Create two groups.
How to Create a New Topic
Every post has to be assigned to a topic (previously known as a category). These topics can reflect various aspects such as language, content type, section, or any other method you prefer for organizing your content. In this section, you will learn how to add and remove topics.
Activity
Create two topics.
How to Create a New Post
In this section, we'll cover the steps to create a new post manually. You will become familiar with the post creation form, understand the purpose of each field, learn which fields are required, and see how they work together. When creating posts, you can take advantage of features such as featured posts and likes & comments.
Activity
- Create two posts manually.
- Switch to the user view to see what those posts look like.
How to Edit & Archive a Post
In this section, you'll learn how to edit or archive existing posts.
Editing and Archiving Links
Activity
- Edit one of your posts.
- Archive one of your posts.
How to View Archived & Pending Posts
In this section, we'll explore the different tabs available in the 'Posts' section of the platform.
Activity
Create one post with a future start date and find it in the pending posts.
Unarchive one archived post.
Helpful Resources
Below are some resources that provide detailed information on Earned Media Value (EMV):
- Everything You Need to Know About Earned Media Value (EMV)
- Update the Earned Media Value (EMV) Calculation
FAQ
How do I navigate the admin view on PostBeyond?
You can navigate the admin view on PostBeyond by using the navigation buttons on the left-hand side of your screen, allowing you to switch between different sections and between the user and admin views.
What is the purpose of creating groups on PostBeyond?
Groups on PostBeyond are used to control who has access to specific posts, ensuring that content is relevant and targeted to the appropriate segment of employees.
How do I create a new topic on PostBeyond?
To create a new topic, which is used for organizing posts, you can follow the instructions in the platform's 'Create a New Topic' section, which will guide you through adding and removing topics.
What should I do if I need help or have questions about using PostBeyond?
If you need assistance or have questions about using PostBeyond, you can contact the support team at support@postbeyond.com for help.
How can I view and manage archived and pending posts on PostBeyond?
You can view and manage archived and pending posts by exploring the different tabs in the 'Posts' section of the platform, where you can also unarchive posts and create posts with future start dates.