Overview

This article provides a step-by-step guide for new users to set up their PostBeyond account, including linking social networks, customizing their content feed, setting up a posting queue, and learning how to share content effectively. It emphasizes the importance of personalizing posts for better engagement and offers support resources such as mobile apps and a browser extension for content suggestions.

 

Information

Learn how to set up your PostBeyond account with a few simple steps. Follow the next few steps to get your PostBeyond account up and running.

 

Step 1: Link Social Networks

Linking your social networks allows you to share to LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook directly from PostBeyond!

 

Accessing Social Settings

Follow these steps to link your social networks:

• Click on your profile photo, then select 'My Settings'.
• Scroll down to your 'Social Settings'.
• Click 'Link Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn' to link the social network you want to share posts to.

If this is the first time you are linking a social network to PostBeyond, you will need to sign in to your selected social network and authorize PostBeyond to use your account.

 

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Step 2: Customize Your Feed

To manage what appears on your feed, you can follow Topics that interest you to receive regular updates when a new post is added to a specific topic.

 

Accessing Topics

Click 'Topics' on the top-right corner of the screen. This menu will show you the Topics you have followed and that are currently visible in your feed.

 

 

Managing Topics

Clicking on 'Manage Topics' will provide you with several options. Topics you have followed will be indicated with a dark circle under 'Featured' and 'Latest'. You can reorder your Topics, which will change the order they appear in your Feed. You can also follow and unfollow Topics here by checking or unchecking them.

 

 

Step 3: Set Your Queue Times

Save time and target ideal posting times by taking advantage of our queue feature! On PostBeyond, you can queue posts to be sent out according to your queue schedule or for a specific day and time of your choosing. Your queue is a set of predefined times when you would like posts to be shared. Using your queue will allow for a steady stream of content to be shared to your networks without having to log into the platform and share each post manually.

 

Set Up Your Queue Settings:

• Click on your profile photo, then select 'My Settings'.
• Scroll down to your 'Queue Settings'.
• Select different times throughout the week when you'd like to share content. Only one post will be shared per time selected, ensuring your content is spread out throughout the week.

 

Add Posts to Your Queue:

• In the content library, navigate to any post you would like to queue and click on the icon of the network you want to queue to (queueing is only available for Twitter and LinkedIn due to Facebook's sharing changes).
• Personalize your post content and click 'Add to Queue.' This will slot the post in the next available time of your queue settings.

 

View Your Queue:

• Click on the calendar icon in the top right-hand corner of your main page.
• Here you can toggle between your post history and your queue, which contains posts that are set to be shared at a specific future date and time. In your queue, you can edit your caption, change the date/time you have selected, and delete the post from your queue.

 

Step 4: Learn How to Share

On the bottom of the content card, click the icon of the social media network you want to share to.

 

 

Due to changes in Facebook and Twitter's policies regarding how content is shared on their networks, you must personalize a post before sharing it to Facebook or Twitter. When sharing on LinkedIn, you have the option to personalize or leave the pre-populated message.

 

Personalization ensures that posts are genuine and will allow you to come across as an authentic thought leader in your industry. In fact, personalized posts are 63% more likely to be engaged with.

 

Sharing Options

• Personalize the caption and then click 'Share' for your post to be shared to the social media network you selected!

• If you want to share at a later time, click 'Add to Queue' and the post will be added to the next available time slot in your queue settings. If you want to post later and do not want to add to your queue, click the drop down arrow next to 'Add to Queue' to select a specific day and time from the calendar to share the post.

 

 

Mobile Apps

The Android app is available at the Google Play store and the iOS app can be found at the iTunes store.

Browser Extension

PostBeyond has a browser extension available in Chrome. You can use the extension to suggest content for your program administrators to review and approve.

 

 

FAQ

How do I link my social networks to PostBeyond?

To link your social networks, access the Social Settings in PostBeyond, sign in to your social network account, and authorize PostBeyond to use your account.

Can I personalize the content I share on social networks through PostBeyond?

Yes, personalizing your posts is encouraged, especially for Facebook and Twitter due to their policies. Personalized posts are 63% more likely to be engaged with.

What is the purpose of setting up queue times in PostBeyond?

Queue times allow you to schedule posts to be shared automatically at predefined times, ensuring a steady stream of content and saving time by not having to manually share each post.

Is there a mobile app available for PostBeyond?

Yes, PostBeyond has mobile apps available for both Android and iOS devices, which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and the iTunes Store, respectively.

What is the PostBeyond browser extension for?

The PostBeyond browser extension, available for Chrome, allows users to suggest content to their program administrators for review and approval.