Why scheduling publication matters

Let’s face it, manually publishing content can be a hassle. Whether it’s waking up at 3 a.m. to hit “publish” or dragging your laptop on vacation just to keep your blog alive, it’s not exactly the dream workflow.

• Set the exact date, time, and time zone for your content to go live - no manual clicks required.
• Sleep soundly knowing your midnight post is already queued and ready to go.
• Take a real holiday, no laptop, no stress, and let Flotiq handle the publishing while you unwind.
• Say goodbye to last-minute rushes and awkward timing.
• Focus on creating great content, not worrying about when it needs to be published.

With Flotiq, your editorial calendar runs like clockwork, even when you’re off the grid or deep in dreamland. It’s like having a publishing assistant who never takes a break and always shows up on time.

Scheduling a publication in Flotiq

Using publication scheduling in Flotiq is straightforward. Here’s a quick walkthrough:

1. Create content -  start by creating or editing your content object as usual.
2. Open the Scheduling Modal - Click the clock icon next to the Publish button. This opens the scheduling window.
   
3. Set date and time - choose your desired publication date, time, and time zone. Your scheduled time must be more than 5 minutes in the future.
4. Confirm the schedule - click Set Schedule.

That's all! The status of your content changes to scheduled. When the set date/time arrives, Flotiq automatically publishes your content and updates the status to public.

Editing or canceling a schedule

The UI also gives you clear info about your scheduled content:

• To edit the schedule, click the pencil icon next to the scheduled time.
• To cancel it, click the trash icon.
• If you change the content after scheduling, the schedule is automatically canceled and the status reverts to Draft - this ensures only the latest version gets published.

Instant publishing option

Sometimes, you don’t want to wait, you just want your content live now.

Flotiq makes that easy with its instant publishing feature. Once your content is ready and you're confident it's good to go, simply click the Publish button. A confirmation modal will appear to ensure you want to publish immediately.

This extra step helps prevent accidental publishing and gives you a final moment to review.

Troubleshooting & key considerations

Scheduling content in Flotiq is super handy, but like any powerful tool, there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure everything runs smoothly.

• Timing Matters

You can’t schedule something to publish immediately. The system needs at least 5 minutes of lead time.
Always double-check your time zone settings. If your audience is global, this helps avoid awkward timing surprises.

• Editing after scheduling
  

If you make changes to your content after scheduling it, Flotiq will automatically cancel the schedule and switch the status back to draft.
This is a safety feature to prevent outdated or unfinished content from going live. Just reschedule once your edits are done.

• Want to publish right away?
  

If you decide not to wait, you can hit the Publish button anytime. Flotiq will ask for confirmation before publishing immediately — just to make sure you’re ready

• Managing scheduled content

You’ll see a clear status label showing that your content is scheduled.
Use the pencil icon to tweak the schedule or the trash icon to cancel it altogether if plans change.

Wrapping up

Scheduling publication in Flotiq is a powerful yet simple way to stay ahead in the content game. It frees you from manual publishing chores and helps guarantee your audience gets fresh content right on time. If you love the idea of planning your editorial calendar with precision while keeping editing flexible and controllable, this feature is a perfect fit. Give it a try on your next project and feel the difference it makes!

Ready to simplify your content workflow and never miss a publication deadline?

Try Flotiq’s scheduling feature today and experience seamless, automated publishing. Head over to your Flotiq dashboard, start scheduling your content, and take control of your editorial calendar like a pro!

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