Schedule multiple "blogs" (which would be text posts with or without media) on X (formerly Twitter)
William Nicholls
Last Update a month ago
Yes, you can definitely schedule multiple "blogs" (which would be text posts with or without media) on X (formerly Twitter) using several methods:
1. X's Native Scheduling Tool (Web Version):
- X has a built-in scheduling feature that is available on the web version (twitter.com).
- How to use it:
- Go to twitter.com and log in.
- Click the "Post" button.
- Compose your tweet (your "blog" post). You can include text, photos, GIFs, videos, and polls.
- Instead of clicking "Post," click the calendar icon at the bottom of the composer.
- Select the date and time you want your tweet to be published. You can schedule posts up to 18 months in advance.
- Click "Confirm" and then "Schedule".
- To view your scheduled posts, click the "Post" button again, go to "Unsent Posts," and then the "Scheduled" tab.
- Limitations:
- You can only schedule posts individually through the native tool. There's no direct bulk scheduling option within X itself.
- The mobile app for personal accounts doesn't have the scheduling feature (though X Pro subscribers might have this option).
2. Third-Party Social Media Management Tools:
- This is the most efficient way to schedule multiple blog posts (tweets) on X. Many social media management platforms offer robust scheduling features, including:
- Buffer
- Hootsuite
- SocialPilot
- Sprout Social
- TweetDeck (X Pro)
- Many others
- How they work:
- Sign up for an account with your chosen tool.
- Connect your X account(s).
- Use the platform's composer to create your tweets (blog posts).
- Schedule each tweet with your desired date and time.
- Many tools offer features for:
- Bulk Scheduling: Uploading multiple posts at once via CSV files.
- Content Calendars: Visualizing your scheduled content.
- Automation: Setting up recurring posts or other automated actions.
- Analytics: Tracking the performance of your scheduled posts.
- Team Collaboration: Allowing multiple users to contribute to scheduling.
In summary, while X's native tool allows scheduling, it's best for individual posts. To efficiently schedule multiple blog posts (tweets) on X, utilizing a third-party social media management tool is highly recommended due to their bulk scheduling capabilities and other advanced features.
When scheduling your blog posts as tweets, remember to:
- Keep your text concise and engaging (within X's character limits).
- Include a clear link to your actual blog post.
- Use relevant hashtags to increase visibility.
- Consider adding images or videos to make your tweets more eye-catching.
- Space out your scheduled posts appropriately to avoid overwhelming your audience.