New User Guide
Learning a new program can be overwhelming, we get it! We've put together this guide to break down the steps of where to get started, all the way to getting your posts publishing to Facebook.
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⭐ We host weekly liveFew readersGet started by creating a template
You can watch the full video tutorial below or continue reading for written instructions:
Creating a New Template
Templates are where you create all your party posts, all in one list. That way, you'll be able to schedule an entire party's worth of posts all at once!
First, select Templates from your dashboard menu.
Click the New Template button.
(https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/e/5/9/1e5959Few readersHow to Save / Import a Shared Template
It's SUPER easy!
First, make sure you are logged into your PostMyParty account.
Next, click the link you were given. This will open a new window - click the Import Template button on that page.
The entire template (including text, photos, links, and the times) will be saved in your account, under your list of templates.Few readersHow to edit a shared template
Has someone shared a template with you, and you're wanting to make some changes to it? This article will walk you through how to do this.
If you haven't already, you'll need to save that shared template to your account.
Click the template link you were given. A new window will pop up - click the Import button on that page.
The entire template will immediately be saved in your account.
View the Template
From your PostMyParty dashboard, click Templates. This wilFew readersHow to Schedule a Party
Posts can be scheduled to Facebook groups, business pages, events, and Messenger chats.
Before scheduling posts to any of those locations, make sure you have installed the PostMyParty Chrome extension.
You can watch the video below, or continue on to view the written steps:
How to Schedule a party
From the PostMyParty menu, clicFew readersHow to Create a Post
Posts can be created in the following locations:
Templates
Templates are where you can create a chronological list of posts in a set order.
Parties
Parties are posts that have been scheduled to post.
Post Libraries
*LibrariesFew readersUse Replacement Tokens to Customize your Party
You can watch the full video tutorial below or continue reading for written instructions:
Replacement Tokens Overview
Replacement Tokens are a great way to keep your Templates and parties organized and personalized. Tokens are created in your Template posts, and when you go to schedule a new party, you have a “Tokens” option which allows you to enter specific pieces of information that will be automatically replaced into the TempFew readersHow to use the Adjust Posts feature
When posting to multiple parties on the same day(s), it is very important to make sure that you do not have posts scheduled for the exact same time. This tool is used to shift the posts forward or backward by the time increment you select.
For example, let's say your template has posts for 8am, 12pm, and 4pm. If you use the adjust Post tool and select +10 minutes, the times of those posts would shift to 8:10am, 12:10pm, and 4:10pm. This is especially helpful if you have multiple parties usiFew readersHow to Use the Post Library
You can watch the full video tutorial below or continue reading for written instructions:
From the main menu in your PostMyParty account, click on the Post Library tab.
You will see 2 tabs at the top of the page:
Libraries - These are categories/folders to organize your individual posts.
Click the name of a Library to open and view posts
Or use the New Library button to create a new one
All Posts - This lisFew readersTesting out a template
If you have completed a template, you may want to test it out for yourself before posting it for others to see on Facebook. This can be helpful if you're unsure how the information in your posts will be displayed. The best way to do this would be to create a private group, and schedule your posts there.
Here's how:
Create a test group for yourself.
Go to Facebook, and create a closed or hidden group. You don't need to invite any members, as this is just a test group for yourself.
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