Knowledge Base

Publishing Posts Automatically

Schedule posts to publish at future dates and times.

Scheduling a Post

1. Create or edit a post
2. In the Publish panel, click "Immediately"
3. Set your desired date and time
4. Click "Schedule"

Where to Find Scheduled Posts

1. Go to Posts → All Posts
2. Click "Scheduled" filter

Editing Scheduled Posts

• You can edit content anytime before publishing
• Change schedule date/time
• Publish immediately if ready

Best Times to Post

• Know your audience's timezone
• Test different times
• Check analytics for best engagement

Troubleshooting Missed Schedules

If scheduled posts don't publish:

• Check WordPress timezone (Settings → General)
• Install "WP Crontrol" to check scheduled tasks
• Disable WP_CRON and use server cron instead

Using Server Cron

Add to wp-config.php:

define('DISABLE_WP_CRON', true);

Then set up a server cron job in DirectAdmin to run wp-cron.php every 15 minutes.