Using Calendar View to Track Content Progress and Deadlines

Overview

This article explains how to use the Calendar view in Contently to track content progress and deadlines. You’ll learn how to view content schedules, adjust deadlines, and monitor workflow stages using this visual tool.

Information

The Calendar view in Contently provides a visual way to manage your content schedule and deadlines. By displaying content projects on a timeline, you can quickly assess when stories are due, what stage they are in, and whether any adjustments need to be made to meet deadlines. This view is helpful for keeping track of multiple projects and ensuring that your content is published on time.

Here’s how to use the Calendar view to track content progress and deadlines:

Step 1: Accessing the Calendar view

• Navigate to the "Calendar" tab located at the top of the Contently dashboard.
• The Calendar view will display all upcoming and ongoing content projects. Each piece of content is represented by a card on its planned publish date.

Step 2: Viewing content progress

• The Calendar shows each story’s current workflow stage, such as "Drafting," "Editing," or "Review." You can quickly assess how far along each project is in the content creation process.
• Hover over any content card to see a summary of its details, including the title, workflow stage, and assigned team members.
• You can toggle between different views such as "Planned Publish" (showing when content is scheduled to be published) and "Current Step" (showing the current workflow stage and its due date).

Step 3: Adjusting content deadlines

• If you need to change a deadline, you can simply drag and drop a content card to a new date on the calendar. This automatically updates the planned publish date and sends notifications to the assigned team members.
• You can also click on the content card to open a detailed view where you can manually adjust the deadline or workflow steps if more time is needed for review or edits.

Step 4: Customizing the Calendar view

• Use the filters at the top of the Calendar to customize what is displayed. You can filter by tags, format, workflow stage, or team member to focus on specific types of content or projects.
• This helps you streamline the view, so you only see content that is relevant to your current priorities or team responsibilities.

Step 5: Collaborating with the team

• The Calendar view makes it easy to coordinate with your team on deadlines. By seeing all content in one place, you can identify any potential bottlenecks and make adjustments to keep the workflow on track.
• Team members can access the Calendar and view the same deadlines, ensuring everyone is aligned on the content schedule and aware of upcoming tasks.

By using the Calendar view, you can manage your content timeline more efficiently, track progress across multiple projects, and ensure that deadlines are met without missing important publish dates.

Summary

The Calendar view in Contently offers a visual way to track content progress and deadlines. By reviewing content schedules, adjusting publish dates, and filtering the view based on workflow stages, you can ensure that your content stays on track for timely publication. This feature helps you monitor the status of all your content projects and collaborate with your team more effectively.