Understanding the "Calendar" Feature in SocialBu
SocialBu’s built-in calendar gives you a complete view of your social media activity—both past and upcoming. It’s perfect for managing your posts at a glance and planning content ahead of time.
In this article we will cover:
Accessing the Calendar
To start using the calendar feature in SocialBu, navigate to the Publish section in the main menu on the left side of your dashboard. Once there, select the Calendar tab. You can also go directly to the calendar by visiting this link: https://socialbu.com/app/publish/calendar
Once inside the calendar view, you’ll see a complete layout of your content. This includes all the posts you’ve scheduled for the future as well as those that have already been published. The calendar is fully interactive and updates in real-time as new posts are added or existing ones are edited.
You also have the option to choose how you want to view the calendar. At the top-right corner, you can toggle between Weekly or Monthly views, depending on how detailed or broad an overview you need.
Viewing Post Details
Every post displayed on the calendar includes essential information, and there are two ways to check these details:
- First, you can simply hover your mouse over a post on the calendar. This will show you a quick preview with basic information about the post.
- For more in-depth details, click directly on the post. This will open a popup window where you can view everything related to that specific post.
Inside the popup, you’ll find the scheduled date and time of publishing, which social media account the post is linked to, and the full content of the post—including any attached media like images, videos, or links. Additionally, if you're working with a team, you’ll also be able to see who created the post, which is helpful for tracking and accountability.
Creating a Post from the Calendar
Planning content becomes much easier with the ability to create new posts directly from the calendar view.
To create a post, simply click on the specific date for which you want to schedule content. A small “+” icon will appear. Clicking this icon opens the post composer window. From there, you can write your post, add media, select the social account(s) you want to post to, and schedule the publishing time.
This feature allows for a seamless and intuitive content planning experience, especially when you're trying to map out your posts for the week or month ahead.
FAQs
- Can I view my scheduled and published posts here?
Yes, the calendar displays both past and upcoming posts for all your connected accounts.
- Is there a way to know who created a post?
Yes, each post shows the name of the team member who added it.
- Can I switch between different calendar views?
Yes, you can toggle between Weekly and Monthly views at the top right of the calendar.
- Can I create posts directly from the calendar?
Absolutely. Just click on a specific day and hit the “+” to open the post composer.