Creating a Post Manually

The quickest way to get content live on your social media is to create a post manually from scratch. No AI required — just write, select your accounts, and post (or schedule for later).

Getting to the Post Creator

1. In the sidebar, click Quick Posts.
2. A sub-menu will appear. Click Manual Post.

Or navigate directly to: /create-post?mode=scratch

The Post Creator Interface

Once you're on the Manual Post page, you'll see a simple editor with the following areas:

Step 1 — Write Your Post Content

In the main text area, type your post. You can:

• Write as much or as little text as you like.
• Use emojis by typing them directly or pasting them in.
• Add hashtags inline (e.g., #marketing #socialmedia).

💡 Tip: Different platforms have different character limits. ZorgSocial will show you a warning if you exceed a platform's limit when you select your target accounts.

Step 2 — Add Media (Optional)

To attach an image or video to your post:

1. Click the Add Media button or the image icon.
2. Choose to:
3. Upload from your device — select a file from your computer.
4. Pick from the Assets Manager — use a previously generated or uploaded asset using the Assets Manager

⚠️ Platform media requirements:

• Instagram requires at least one image or video.
• YouTube requires a video file.
• Other platforms are flexible.

Step 3 — Select Your Target Accounts

Below the text editor, you'll see a list of all your connected social accounts. Select one or more accounts to publish to.

You can post to multiple platforms at the same time. Each platform may show a preview of how the post will look.

Step 4 — Preview Your Post

Before publishing, check the Preview Panel on the right side of the screen. It shows how your post will appear on each selected platform.

Step 5 — Publish or Schedule

Once you're happy with your post, you have two options:

Publish Now

Click Post Now to publish immediately. Your post goes live on all selected accounts within seconds.

Schedule for Later

1. Click Schedule.
2. A date and time picker will appear.
3. Choose the date and time you want the post to go live.
4. Click Confirm Schedule.

Your post will appear in the Master Calendar as a scheduled item.

Editing or Deleting a Scheduled Post

To edit or delete a post you've already scheduled:

1. Go to the Master Calendar.
2. Find your scheduled post.
3. Click on it to open its details.
4. Edit the content, change the time, or delete it.