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Publishing Media

Publish your videos to connected social media accounts directly from the VDClip calendar. Select a clip, configure platform-specific settings for each account, and choose to post immediately or schedule for later.

Multi-Platform Publishing

Configure your post once with platform-specific details for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Post to multiple accounts simultaneously or schedule for the perfect time.

Complete Posting Flow

Step 1: Open the Calendar and Create a New Post

Navigate to the Calendar section in your VDClip dashboard. Click the “New Post” button to begin creating a new publication.

Calendar with New Post button highlighted

Step 2: Select a Video from the Media Picker

The Media Picker opens showing your processed videos and clips. Browse through your results and select the clip you want to publish.

Media Picker showing available clips

Step 3: Choose Your Accounts

On the post configuration page, select which connected social media accounts should receive this post. You can choose one or multiple accounts across different platforms.

Account selector with connected platforms

Step 4: Configure Platform-Specific Settings

Each platform has its own set of configuration options. VDClip shows only the relevant settings for your selected accounts.

YouTube

  • Title
  • Description
  • Visibility (public, unlisted, private)
  • Thumbnail
  • License

TikTok

  • Caption
  • Visibility options
  • Duet toggle
  • Stitch toggle
  • Comment toggle

Instagram

  • Caption
  • Alt text
  • Hide likes toggle
  • Disable comments toggle

Facebook

  • Caption
  • Visibility

LinkedIn

  • Caption
  • Account type
Post configuration page with platform settings

Step 5: Add Tags and Hashtags

Use the tag input field to add relevant hashtags to your post. VDClip validates your tags to ensure they follow each platform’s requirements.

Step 6: Schedule or Post Immediately

Use the schedule toggle to choose between posting now or scheduling for a specific date and time. The date/time picker lets you set the exact publication moment.

Post Immediately

Leave the schedule toggle off and click publish. Your post goes live on all selected platforms right away.

Schedule for Later

Enable the schedule toggle, pick a date and time, then confirm. The post will be published automatically at the chosen moment.

Schedule toggle with date/time picker

Account Validation

Before your post is submitted, VDClip validates that all selected accounts are properly connected and authorized. If an account requires re-authentication, you will be prompted to reconnect it before posting.

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Posting Limits

Posting limits vary by plan. Some plans have restrictions on the number of posts you can schedule per day or month. Check the pricing page for current limits and plan details.

After scheduling or posting, you can view and manage your posts in the calendar.

Tips & Best Practices

Tailor Content Per Platform

While you can post the same video everywhere, adapting captions and descriptions to each platform's style leads to better engagement.

Schedule at Peak Hours

Research when your audience is most active on each platform and schedule your posts accordingly for maximum reach.

Use Relevant Hashtags

Add targeted hashtags that relate to your content. Avoid generic tags and focus on niche-specific ones for better discoverability.

Preview Before Publishing

Always review your platform-specific settings before hitting publish. Check titles, descriptions, and visibility settings for each account.

Maintain a Consistent Schedule

Use the calendar to plan your content weeks in advance. Consistency helps build audience expectations and loyalty.

Analyze Performance

Monitor how your posts perform on each platform. Use these insights to refine your content strategy and posting times.

Frequently Asked Questions

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