GoHighLevel’s Social Planner helps you manage and automate your social media marketing by scheduling and posting content across various platforms. Here’s a guide to setting up and using the Social Planner:

1. Access Social Planner

Log In to GoHighLevel:
- Sign in to your GoHighLevel account.
Navigate to Social Planner:
- Click on Social Planner or Social Media in the left sidebar.

2. Connect Social Media Accounts

Add Social Media Accounts:
- Click on Connect Account or similar option.
- Choose the social media platforms you want to connect (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter).
Authenticate Accounts:
- Follow the prompts to log in to each social media account and authorize GoHighLevel to access and manage your accounts.
Configure Permissions:
- Ensure that you grant the necessary permissions for GoHighLevel to post, schedule, and manage content on your behalf.

3. Create and Schedule Social Media Posts

Access the Scheduling Dashboard:
- Go to the Scheduling or Content Calendar section within Social Planner.
Create a New Post:
- Click on Create New Post or Add Post.
Compose Your Post:
- Enter the content for your post, including text, images, and links.
- Customize your post for different platforms if needed.
Schedule Your Post:
- Choose the date and time you want your post to be published.
- Alternatively, you can save the post as a draft or queue it for automatic posting.
Preview Your Post:
- Preview how your post will appear on each social media platform to ensure it looks correct.
Save and Schedule:
- Click Save or Schedule to finalize your post. Your content will be automatically published according to the schedule you set.

4. Manage and Review Scheduled Posts

View Scheduled Posts:
- Access the Scheduled Posts or Content Calendar to review all upcoming posts.
Edit or Reschedule Posts:
- Click on a scheduled post to edit its content, change the schedule, or reschedule it.
Delete Posts:
- If you need to remove a scheduled post, select the post and click Delete.

5. Monitor Social Media Performance

Access Analytics:
- Go to the Analytics or Reports section within Social Planner to view performance metrics for your social media posts.
Review Engagement:
- Check metrics such as likes, shares, comments, and click-through rates to assess the effectiveness of your posts.
Adjust Strategies:
- Use performance data to refine your social media strategy, including the types of content you post and the times you schedule posts.

6. Utilize Automation

Set Up Automation Rules:
- Create automation rules to handle recurring tasks, such as posting content at specific times or engaging with followers.
Automate Content Curation:
- Set up automated content curation to share relevant articles, updates, or promotional content on a regular basis.

7. Troubleshooting

Check Account Connections:
- If posts are not being published, ensure that your social media accounts are properly connected and authorized.
Review Post Errors:
- If a post fails to publish, check for any errors in the content or scheduling settings.
Contact Support:
- If you encounter persistent issues, contact GoHighLevel support for assistance.

Additional Tips:

Consistency: Maintain a consistent posting schedule to keep your audience engaged.
Content Planning: Plan your content in advance and use the calendar view to manage your social media strategy effectively.
Engagement: Regularly engage with your audience by responding to comments and messages.

By following these steps, you can effectively use GoHighLevel’s Social Planner to manage your social media marketing, streamline your posting schedule, and analyze performance. If you have any specific questions or need further assistance with the Social Planner, feel free to ask!

Setting up Social Planner

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