One WordPress tip that I don’t see posted all that often is WordPress’ ability to save numerous posts without publishing.
The worst thing that could happen to any writer is writers block. Conversely, I am sure there are times when you could write all day. If you post using the WordPress platform then it is very easy to create all that content without actually posting it.
What about holidays. Do you worry about keeping your blog up to date whilst on holidays. A simple solution is to take your laptop with you everywhere. Of course you do have the problem of reliable internet access. You could also post via your mobile phone. There are simpler ways to do things. You can enjoy your holiday or your time away and still keep posting, every day if that is your schedule.
Here’s How
The graphic on the left is a screen shot from the Coolayla WordPress panel and is taken from the sidebar in the ‘Write Posts’ tab.
WordPress has a feature known as ‘Post Timestamp’. One of its uses is to allow a blogger to write an article that will be published at some time into the future.
To use the feature, write your post as usual – however do NOT publish it. Once completed, check the check box (item one) marked ‘Edit timestamp’. Then modify the time and date that you would like to schedule the article for publication (item two). Finally, ensure that the ‘Post status’ – ‘published’ check box is checked (item three).
Hit publish and WordPress will file the article away until the designated date and time. The article will be automatically published on that day.
The other feature I mentioned, which is to create content without publishing, is very straight forward. Once you have completed your article, ensure that the ‘draft’ check box in ‘Post status’ area has been checked. Then simply hit the save button rather than the publish button. At any time in the future you can load up that article, make any changes, check the published button in the ‘Post status’ area and hit publish.
It is often a good idea to have a number of articles pre-written this way. You never know when writers block is going to hit, or when you are going to be called away. A simple WordPress tip that can save a lot of time and worry.
