Social Planner lets you schedule posts using RSS (Really Simple Syndication) URLs. You can automate your content sharing, saving time and keeping your feeds up to date.

How to Find RSS Feeds?

RSS feeds may not be as prominently displayed as they once were, but they're still widely available. Here are a few quick ways to find them:

WordPress Sites: Add "/feed" to the end of the URL (e.g., https://example.com/feed)..)

Other Sites:

  • For Tumblr-hosted sites, append "/rss" to the URL.
  • On Blogger-hosted sites, add "feeds/posts/default" to the end of the URL.
  • For Medium publications, insert "/feed/" before the publication's name.

YouTube Channels: Copy and paste the channel's URL into your RSS reader or find an OPML file containing all subscriptions.

Source Code Check: Right-click on the website, select "View Page Source," and search for "rss" or "atom" to find the RSS URL in the source code.

Creating Posts with RSS Feed

Go to the Social Planner tab in the Marketing section. Click "New Post" and select the "RSS Post" option.

Add the RSS Feed URL (refer to the section above on finding RSS URLs).

Select the social media platforms where you want to post.

Add text, hashtags, or links under "End with."

Choose the frequency of feed updates (from every 5 minutes to once a day).

Select the number of posts to be generated (1 to 5).

Check the box under Initial RSS posts sync to fetch future posts automatically; if unchecked, older posts will sync instead.

Toggle the box under Post content on to include the RSS item description along with the title.

Review the item preview, then click Create Post to save and automate RSS posts.

Why Should You Use This Tool?

RSS is a useful addition to your social media management in several ways:

  • Content Curation: Aggregate content from various sources into one feed, making it easier to find relevant content to share on social media.
  • Automated Content Sharing: Set up RSS feeds to automatically post content to your social media accounts, keeping a consistent flow of content without the manual effort.
  • Stay Updated with Industry Trends: Subscribe to industry blogs and news sites via RSS to stay across the latest developments and create timely, relevant social media posts.
  • Reduce Information Overload: Consolidate content from various websites and platforms into one place, making it easier to manage what you're reading and sharing.
  • Share User-Generated Content: Monitor community forums using RSS feeds, making it straightforward to share and promote content created by community members.
  • Maintain a Consistent Posting Schedule: Use scheduling tools alongside RSS feeds to keep a consistent posting schedule, even during busy periods.