This article walks you through how to create a new post in Swat.io, select a channel, set a publishing date, and choose your publishing mode.
Important: In order to publish posts with Swat.io, you first have a social media channel connected. Learn how to add channels here in our Help Center.
Create a New Post
Go to Publisher in the left sidebar.
Click the "Create" button.
Select the channel through which the post should be published.
This opens the Post Composer, where you can create your post.
Note: Only one channel can be selected when creating a post. Once created, you can duplicate or adapt the post for additional channels.
Post Composer Overview
Tags
New tags can be assigned using the "Tags" button in the action bar at the top.
Channel
Here you can select or switch the channel on which the post should be published.
Campaign
You can use this button to assign the post to an existing campaign. For more detailed information about campaigns and which packages include them, click here.
Publishing Time
Scheduled: The post is planned for a later time.
Publish Now: The post is published immediately after clicking the "Publish Now" button.
Date / Time
Set the date and time for scheduled posts or reminders.
Assigned To
Select the team member the post should be assigned to. If left blank, you will be set as the responsible user.
Status (Approval)
Suggested: The post is saved but not automatically published.
Approved: The post is approved for publishing.
Mode
Automatic: The post will be published automatically at the scheduled time (requires "Approved" status).
Reminder: The assigned team member will receive a reminder 10 minutes before the scheduled publishing time.