I love being organized. When my life is organized, life just seems easier.
One plug-in that has helped keep me on track with scheduling posts on a regular cadence is the plug-in WordPress Editorial Calendar.
Once installed, it lets you see all of your scheduled posts at a glance. This is particularly helpful when pre-planning a post to recognize a special occasion or event.
Quick Start
Two things I want to mention:
- This is for WordPress .org users only. It does not apply to WordPress.com accounts.
- If you are already familiar with installing plug-ins through your WordPress dashboard, then you don’t need to follow the step-by-step instructions. But, please note:
- when you search for the plug-in to install it, it is called Editorial Calendar
- after it is installed it is called WordPress Editorial Calendar
That can be a bit confusing. 🙂
Cheers!
Step-By-Step Instructions
That’s it! Your posts will now appear in your calendar!
Ashley says
I use google calendar to plan my posts out in advance but I never realized there was a plugin! I’ll have to check it out. Hope you’re having a great week!
Kristi says
Cool, I am so glad you found this post helpful! Have a great week Ashley!
✽. aimée .✽ / WallflowerGirl.co.uk says
Oh man, I need to do this… I am so disorganized, especially with blogging :/ Thanks for the helpful guide – I’m gonna download the plugin right now 🙂
Kristi says
Awesome! I’m so glad you found it helpful Aimee. 🙂 It’s the only thing that has kept me sane and on track. I hope you love it!
Marcie says
I need to be organized on my blog much better because lately I’m just flying by the seat of my pants! Ha. This calendar is what I need, because I too thrive on being organized! Thanks Kristi!
Kristi says
Gosh – I was too Marcie (flying by the seat of my pants), and that just stressed me out! It would be a Monday and I’d be like “auhhhh! I haven’t done a post!” This has really helped for me to see it visually. I hope you like the plug-in.
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
Great, this is very helpful. I’m installing the plugin right now 🙂
Kristi says
I’m so glad you found it helpful Daniela! I was sssooo worried that no-one would find it helpful. I almost pulled the post thinking that probably everyone knew about the plug-in but me. 🙂
Judit + Corina says
Thank you for sharing Kristi, we need to be better organized and this plugin seems to be perfect!
Cheers,
J+C
Kristi says
Oh, I am ssssoooo glad you liked it! I was so worried that no-one would! It makes me really happy to make me think it might actually help people! I love being organized because it streamlines my life!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
This post reminded me of how disorganized I am and how I vowed to do better in 2014…..this was very helpful – thanks!!!
Kristi says
I’m so glad you found it helpful! I hope you love the plugin!
Kelly says
This plugin sounds awesome, I totally need to get more organized with my blog posts. Thanks for sharing Kristi 🙂
Kristi says
Don’t we all need to get more organized? Hahaha! Thanks Kelly – glad you like it!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
This is so helpful Kristi! Gonna try it right now, thanks! xx
Kristi says
I’m so glad Consuelo – I hope you love it!
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says
I had no idea there was a plugin! Thank you Kristi!!
Kristi says
I’m so glad you find it helpful Jessica! Have a fantastic weekend.
[email protected] says
You need to come and get me organized Kristi! Hope you are having a great weekend!
Kristi says
Hahaha! Well, I appreciate you saying so, but I’m barely organized myself! Have a wonderful weekend Christin!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
Yeeesssss! I installed this plugin this weekend and I AM OBSESSED! Organization is my middle name. I could spend hours (and hundreds of dollars) in The Container Store or Bed Bath and Beyond! Mecca.
[I just scrolled up and read some other comments and I feel like I might be a bit *too* excited. Oh well. Love your new series, btw.]
Kristi says
One can never be to excited about being organized! Hahaha! I’m with you – I love it too. So glad you found it helpful.