Social Media Planner Tool

Social Media Planner Tool

July 20, 20237 min read

Today, we'll discuss the remarkable social planner feature offered by ApexConnectOC. Before diving into its details, let's take a moment to understand the social planner.😀

 

The ApexConnectOC Social Media Planner was born 👶out of a recognized need among clients and individuals to consolidate their social media activities within a single software platform alongside their other marketing endeavors. To illustrate 🎨 this, let's look at the current interface of ApexConnectOC.

 

This innovative feature is a viable alternative to other social media posting software. One such tool that was popular a few years ago is Hootsuite. With Hootsuite, users can connect 🌉and manage multiple social media accounts, schedule posts, and enjoy various other functionalities. However, the social planner feature in ApexConnectOC was designed to supplant the need for external software like Hootsuite.

 

To provide context, let's examine the pricing structure of Hootsuite. This tool costs $100 monthly for the service (annual subscription to get that price monthly).🤑

Hootsuite subscription fees

ApexConnectOC has successfully addressed these challenges💪 by seamlessly integrating the social planner feature into their existing platform without additional costs 💰apart from the standard pricing levels. This means that users can enjoy the convenience of scheduling and posting on their social media accounts within ApexConnectOC, eliminating the need for third-party tools and reducing potential expenses.👍

 

Integrating the social planner feature showcases ApexConnectOC's commitment to providing comprehensive and cost-effective solutions💲 for managing social media marketing. By streamlining this process, they have empowered their users to optimize their social media presence and engagement without the burden of additional software costs 🏦.

 

Now that we understand the background and significance of the social planner feature in ApexConnectOC let's delve 🔍into its functionality and explore how it can enhance your social media management experience.

 

I want to inform you that the social planner feature is available on any plan😍 with ApexConnectOC, and incorporating it into your ApexConnectOC experience saves you money. Let me show you what it looks like within the platform.

To access the social planner feature, navigate to the left-side menu and click "Marketing." You will notice a new addition to the menu, the social planner feature.

Social Media Accounts

Before we delve 📷into the setup, let's take a quick look at the initial appearance of the social planner. This is the starting point where you need to configure your settings. As you hover over each social media platform—Facebook , Instagram, Google My Business, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok—you'll see that these accounts can be directly connected to the social planner. Establishing the links and connections is essential, so you'll need to click 🖱️on each platform, log in, and connect your accounts.

Now that you understand the setup process, let's explore🔍 an account that has already established all the necessary connections.

If we examine the social planner in action, you'll see an example of a dashboard. This dashboard provides an overview 👁️of your social media planning and management.

 

After establishing the connections for your social media accounts, let's take a moment to explore the design layout before we delve👀 into the posting functionality and other features.

In the top left corner of the interface, you'll find the "Connections" section. This area displays all the connections you have with your various social media accounts. Connect your Facebook, Instagram, and other mentioned platforms to consolidate them within the social planner. You'll gain easy access to all the connected accounts by doing so.

Once you have successfully connected your accounts, you can view the corresponding account stats and analytics. This provides valuable insights into the performance and engagement of your social media presence.

Social Media Accounts ApexConnectOC

Within this section, you'll find a breakdown of each connected social media account. Let me expand it so you can see all the details.

For instance, here, we have a Facebook page account. You can see a single post ✉️that has been published on this page. Similarly, you'll find a comprehensive list of all the different posts you have created.

Scrolling down, you'll see the "Recent Posts" section. This area lets you view 👁️‍🗨️your recent posts, giving you a snapshot of your social media activity. Furthermore, this is where you can schedule future posts. Although we currently don't have any scheduled posts in this example, you can plan and schedule posts for a later time. Additionally, you can review posts that have failed to be published or are still in draft mode, giving you flexibility and control over your content creation process.

Using the social planner, you can create posts and save them as drafts until they are fully prepared. This allows you to refine your content until it is 100% ready for publication. Once satisfied😄, you can make the post live and schedule it to be published at a specific time⌛, ensuring efficient and timely social media management.

Social Media Recent Posts

Now, let's explore the "Planner" section. If you look up, you'll notice the option to open up the planner. This view resembles a calendar📆, providing a convenient overview👀 of your scheduled posts.

Social Media ApexConnectOC_Open Planner

The calendar 📆displays each post's specific day, time🕜, and social media account. For example, you can schedule posts at different times for Twitter and LinkedIn throughout the day. You can easily track and monitor⌚ your planned posts by referring to this calendar.

Social Media ApexConnectOC_Planner Calneder

Selecting a specific date 📆allows you to view all the posts scheduled for that day or future. This will enable you to open and edit upcoming posts, making necessary changes before publication.

The calendar 📆view offers a comprehensive and organized display of your scheduled posts, giving you an overall perspective of your social media content strategy. It enables you to manage your posting schedule effectively.

If we return to the current view, you'll notice a "New Post" button. Clicking on this button will allow you to create a new post directly within the Social Media Planner. This feature streamlines the process of generating content for your social media accounts.

Social Media ApexConnectOC_New Post

By clicking "New Post," you can access the post creation interface to compose and customize your content. This ensures a seamless and efficient experience in creating engaging posts for your social media platforms.

Overall, the Social Media Planner's calendar view and the ability to create new posts within the platform significantly simplify and enhance your social media management workflow.

Now, let's explore one of the newest and most exciting features: the ability to upload a CSV file. Instead of manually creating individual posts, sit back and let a CSV or Excel file do the work. This feature allows you to streamline the process by uploading a file that contains all the necessary information for your posts, such as titles, descriptions, and attachments.

Social Media ApexConnectOC_CSV file

Imagine having a CSV or Excel file that includes your post titles, descriptions, and any attachments 📜you want to include. With a simple upload, you can create multiple posts at once. Instead of manually creating each post using the "New Post" feature, this functionality allows you to generate a hundred posts from just one file 📁. The power and efficiency of this feature become evident.

For agencies or individuals managing multiple clients, this feature is precious. You can easily upload a spreadsheet or CSV file containing a year's worth of posting content for your clients. They can independently upload and create all the posts by providing them with this file🗃️. You have supplied them with the content to start engaging posts independently. This capability significantly simplifies the process and offers great 😁convenience.

The ability to upload a CSV file offers a time-saving ⌛and efficient solution for managing a large volume of posts. It's a powerful feature that enhances productivity, particularly for agencies or individuals handling multiple clients or extensive content calendars 📆.

 

Additionally, the ApexConnectOC social media planner offers a range of advanced features powered by AI. One notable feature is the ability to generate images directly within the platform. You can create visually appealing graphics that complement your posts seamlessly by leveraging AI capabilities 🤖.

Social Media ApexConnectOC_New Post

Moreover, the platform allows you to upload your videos📽️, enabling you to personalize your content and engage your audience with dynamic visual media.

Social Media ApexConnectOC_New Post_Image using AI

Another remarkable feature is the AI-powered content generation capability. With this functionality, you can leverage AI 🤖to generate content for your social media posts automatically. By harnessing the power of AI algorithms, the platform can assist in creating compelling text ⌨️ that aligns with your brand and resonates with your target audience 🧑‍🤝‍🧑.

Social Media ApexConnectOC_New Post_Content using AI

Social Media ApexConnectOC_New Post_Content using AI_Paid Service

These AI-powered features significantly enhance your social media management experience by providing valuable tools to streamline content creation. Whether generating images, incorporating videos, or leveraging AI for content generation, ApexConnectOC empowers you to easily create impactful and engaging social media posts.🙏

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Shawn Marwan

Experienced in operations and transforming B2B businesses to digital assets.

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