How to Plan Social Media Posts in Hootsuite
- George Apostolov
How to Plan Social Media Posts in Hootsuite: step-by-step guide
On Hootsuite's main dashboard, head over to the left-side panel and click 'Plan'.
Access the calendar and pick an upcoming date when you wish to publish a post.
Subsequently, choose 'Post' from the list of options.
Tap the 'Publish To' menu and select the social accounts where you intend to publish the post.
Following that, tap the text box under the Your Post section and type the caption.
Click the 'Add Media' icon afterwards, then select the image or video file you wish to use.
Once done, review the post and then tap 'Schedule' to proceed.
After completing these steps, your post will be scheduled for the selected date. Repeat the same series of steps if you wish to plan more social media posts ahead of time.
Quick answer: To plan social media posts in Hootsuite, click 'Plan' on the dashboard, pick a date on the calendar, and choose 'Post'. Select your social accounts, type your caption, and add media. Finally, review your post and tap 'Schedule' to queue it for the selected date.
About this Hootsuite tutorial
Schedule social media posts ahead of time in Hootsuite by accessing the calendar, adding your content, and selecting publish dates. This guide shows how to plan Social Media Posts in Hootsuite in 8 steps, starting with "On Hootsuite's main dashboard, head over to the left-side panel and click 'Plan'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, your post will be scheduled for the selected date. Repeat...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Hootsuite interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to plan Social Media Posts in Hootsuite?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Hootsuite data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Hootsuite. Related guides: How to Post on Multiple Social Media Accounts on Hootsuite, How to Preview the Link Cards in Hootsuite and How to Rearrange the Streams in Hootsuite. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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