Drafts - Social Media Posts - Desktop

What is a social media draft?

A draft social media post is an unfinished or saved version of a post that you plan to share on social media but aren’t ready to publish yet.  

Why save a social media post as a draft?

The “Drafts” section on BoxCommerce can be used while preparing your social media posts in case you aren’t quite ready to publish yet, for example, you may need to find a high-quality image to upload, check product pricing or attend to a customer.

How to Save a Social Media Post as a Draft (Desktop)

1.  Navigate:  To view your saved social media drafts, click "Social posts" in the left-hand side control panel, then select the "Drafts" tab.  Here you can view the following details:

• Post details: Displays a preview of each draft post’s content.
• Channel(s): Shows which social media channels are selected for each draft post.
• Publish time: Displays the scheduled or intended publishing time for each draft post.
• Edit: Allows you to modify the content of the draft post before publishing.
• Delete: Provides an option to permanently remove the draft post.

2.  Edit drafts:    After clicking the blue "Edit" button, you can edit the following details of your social media draft.  Click “UPDATE” once you have made your edits.

• Post to: Choose or change the social media platforms where you’d like to share this post.
• Upload an image: Add a new image or replace the existing one for the post.
• Text: Edit the content of the post.
• URL: Update or add a link that directs viewers to your website.
• Schedule post: Decide if you’d like to publish the post immediately or schedule it for a specific date and time.

3.  Delete social media draft:  After clicking the red "Delete" button, a confirmation pop-up will appear asking, "Are you sure you want to delete this draft post?" Select "Cancel" to keep the draft or click "Delete" to permanently remove it.

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