How to Schedule a Blog Post Using OzSpeed hPanel

Scheduling a blog post allows you to plan your content ahead of time and automatically publish it on a specific date and time. This feature is especially useful for maintaining a consistent posting schedule, even if you’re not available to publish the post manually. With OzSpeed’s Website Builder, scheduling a blog post is simple and straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to schedule a blog post in OzSpeed hPanel.

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Step 1: Access the Blog Editor in hPanel #

To begin scheduling your blog post, open the Blog Editor in hPanel.

1. Log in to hPanel at ozspeed.com.au.
2. Go to Website Builder > Edit Site.
3. Click on Blog in the toolbar or select Blog Posts from the left-hand menu.

Tip: #

• Draft your post completely before scheduling it to ensure everything is ready for publication.

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Step 2: Create or Open a Blog Post #

You can schedule a new blog post or edit an existing draft.

How to Create or Open a Post: #

1. Click Add New Post to create a new blog post, or select an existing post from the Drafts list.
2. Write your content and format it using the Text Editor.
3. Add a Title, Featured Image, and other necessary details.

Tip: #

• Make sure your post is fully optimized with headings, images, and internal links before scheduling.

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Step 3: Set the Publish Date and Time #

In the Blog Editor, you can choose a specific date and time for your post to go live.

How to Schedule the Post: #

1. Click on the Post Settings tab.
2. Locate the Publish Date option.
3. Click the Calendar Icon to open the date picker.
4. Select the desired Date for publication.
5. Set the Time (in 24-hour format) for when you want the post to go live.
6. Click Save.

Tip: #

• Consider scheduling posts during peak traffic times for better visibility (e.g., mornings or early afternoons on weekdays).

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Step 4: Preview the Scheduled Post #

Before finalizing the schedule, preview the blog post to ensure everything looks correct.

How to Preview: #

1. Click Preview in the top toolbar.
2. Check the formatting, images, and links on both desktop and mobile views.
3. Click Exit Preview when you’re satisfied.

Tip: #

• Use an incognito window or clear your browser cache to see the changes as a new visitor would.

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Step 5: Confirm the Schedule #

Once you’ve set the date and time, confirm the schedule and prepare the post for automatic publication.

How to Confirm: #

1. Ensure the Publish Date and Time are correct in the Post Settings.
2. Click Schedule Post instead of the usual Publish button.
3. The post status will now show as Scheduled.

Tip: #

• Double-check the time zone setting in your hPanel Account Settings to ensure the post publishes at the correct local time.

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Step 6: Manage Scheduled Posts #

You can view and manage all your scheduled posts in the Blog Editor.

How to View Scheduled Posts: #

1. Go to the Blog Posts section in hPanel.
2. Use the Scheduled filter to see all posts that are set to publish in the future.
3. Click on any scheduled post to edit or reschedule if needed.

Tip: #

• Keep an eye on your scheduled posts list to ensure your content calendar is on track.

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Troubleshooting Tips #

1. Post Did Not Publish at Scheduled Time:
   • Check the Publish Date and Time settings to ensure they were correctly entered.
   • Verify your time zone settings in hPanel.
2. Need to Reschedule a Post:
   • Open the post in the Blog Editor and adjust the Publish Date and Time.
   • Click Save to update the schedule.
3. Post Appearing as Published Before Scheduled Time:
   • Ensure you’ve clicked Schedule Post and not Publish. The latter will make the post live immediately.

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Additional Tips: #

• Plan Ahead: Schedule your posts a few weeks in advance to maintain a consistent publishing schedule.
• Test Different Posting Times: Experiment with different days and times to see when your audience is most active.
• Use a Content Calendar: Maintain a content calendar to keep track of scheduled posts and plan your upcoming content strategy.