Content Calendar

Learn how to use the content calendar to visualize and manage your scheduled posts.

Overview

The Content Calendar provides a visual overview of all your scheduled, published, and draft content. It helps you:

• See your posting schedule at a glance
• Identify gaps in your content plan
• Plan content around important dates
• Drag and drop drafts to schedule them
• Add notes and reminders

Calendar Views

Weekly View

The weekly view shows 7 days with hourly time slots:

• See exact posting times
• Detailed view of each day's content
• Best for fine-tuning your schedule

To access: Click Week in the calendar toolbar.

Monthly View

The monthly view shows the entire month:

• Bird's-eye view of your content plan
• See posting frequency patterns
• Plan around holidays and events
• Best for high-level planning

To access: Click Month in the calendar toolbar.

Your view preference is saved and remembered for your next visit.

Navigating the Calendar

Moving Between Dates

• Previous/Next: Click the arrow buttons to move by week or month
• Today: Click Today to jump to the current date
• Date Picker: Click on the date display to jump to any specific date

Viewing Posts

Posts appear on their scheduled date with:

• Post preview (image thumbnail or text snippet)
• Platform icons showing where it will publish
• Status indicator (scheduled, published, failed)
• Post type indicator (Post, Story, Reel)

Click any post to view details or edit it.

Working with Drafts

The Drafts Drawer

At the bottom of the calendar, you'll find the Drafts Drawer:

• Shows all your draft posts
• Drafts can be dragged onto the calendar
• Quick access to unscheduled content

Scheduling Drafts via Drag-and-Drop

1. Open the Drafts Drawer
2. Find the draft you want to schedule
3. Drag it to your desired date on the calendar
4. Drop it on the date
5. Choose the specific time
6. The draft becomes a scheduled post

Calendar Notes

Add notes to any date to remember important events or content ideas.

Adding a Note

1. Hover over a date
2. Click the + or Add Note button
3. Enter your note text
4. Select a color (optional)
5. Save the note

Managing Notes

• Edit: Click on a note to modify it
• Delete: Click the delete icon on a note
• Move: Notes stay on their assigned date

Notes sync in real-time, so team members can see updates immediately.

Creating Posts from Calendar

Quick Create

1. Click on any date/time slot
2. The post creator opens with that time pre-selected
3. Create your content
4. It's automatically scheduled for that time

Context Menu

Right-click on a date to access quick actions:

• Create new post
• Create new Story
• Create new Reel
• Add a note

Post Management

Editing Posts

Click any post on the calendar to:

• View full details
• Edit content
• Change scheduled time
• Modify platforms

Rescheduling

To move a post to a different time:

1. Click on the post
2. Change the scheduled date/time in the editor
3. Save changes

Or simply edit the post and select a new time.

Post Status Colors

Posts are color-coded by status:

• Blue: Scheduled (waiting to publish)
• Green: Published successfully
• Red: Failed (check for errors)
• Gray: Draft

Real-Time Updates

The calendar updates in real-time:

• See when team members schedule posts
• Status changes appear immediately
• Notes sync across all users
• No need to refresh the page

Tips for Effective Calendar Use

1. Plan weekly: Set aside time each week to review and plan your calendar
2. Use notes: Add notes for content ideas, events, or reminders
3. Check for gaps: Look for days without content
4. Balance platforms: Ensure you're not posting too much to one platform
5. Review and adjust: Use the calendar to spot patterns and optimize

Next Steps

• Manage your media library
• Set up approval workflows